(ii) Audit procedures
Up to 1 mark for each well described audit procedure:
– Obtain the letter received from Ocean Protection, review to understand the basis of the claim
– Discuss the issue with the Group’s legal adviser, to understand whether in their opinion, the Group could be liable for the damages
– Discuss with legal advisers to obtain understanding of the remit and scope of the legislation in relation to environmental protection
– Discuss with management the procedures which the Group utilises to ensure that it is identifying and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
– Obtain an understanding, through enquiry with relevant employees, such as those responsible for scuba diving and other water sports, as to the nature of activities which take place
– Obtain and read all correspondence between the Group and Ocean Protection up to the date that the auditor’s report is issued
– Obtain a written representation from management
– Discuss the issue with those charged with governance
– Review the disclosures, if any, provided in the notes to the financial statements
– Read the other information published with the financial statements for consistency with the financial statements
Maximum marks 6
Professional marks
Generally 1 mark for heading, 1 mark for introduction, 1 mark for use of headings within the briefing notes, 1 mark for clarity of comments made
Maximum marks 4