Question 1b
Marking Guide
Impact on planning of audit
Generally 1 mark each point contributing to an explanation to a maximum 3 marks each impact
Impact ideas
• group structure
• materiality assessment (NOT on profit)
• goodwill arising (amount/amortisation)
• group (related party) transactions and balances
• on analytical procedures
• MTbox on income statement
• other auditors
– ACCA/competent/independent
– introductory/co-operation letter
• group instructions
• accounting policies (Xstatic & MTbox)
• timetable
Note: Two professional marks are included
Max 10 marks