Question 4b
Marking Guide
(b) Viper Co
– Self-review threat to objectivity
– Inadequate acceptance procedures
– Preconditions for accepting audit
– Question over integrity of management
– Possible that previous auditor is at fault, not management
– Obtain further information relating to financial reporting dispute (max 1 mark)
– Investigate matter independently (max 1 mark)
– Decision based on outcome of further investigations (max 1 mark)
Maximum marks 7