Question 3a-e
Marking Guide
Implications of findings
Generally up to 1½ marks each (good) implication
Specific finding ideas
• relevant ISAs
(a) APs mandatory at planning stage (520)
(e) subsequent events (560)
• materiality (ISA 320)
(b) non-current assets 17%
(c) receivables 58%
(d) inventory 2.4%
(e) prior period error 12.5%
• inappropriate procedures?
inventory ‘roll back’ (immaterial)
• inappropriate timing
external confirmations (ISA 505) – too late?
QC at audit firm level ideas/Conclusions
• professional behaviour
• skills and competence
• assignment/delegation
• consultation
• acceptance of clients
• monitoring
(a) max 4
(b) max 4
(c) max 4
(d) max 3
(e) max 5
Professional skills max 4