Photographic Evidence

2026-04-01T10:31:09+02:00

When an auditor obtains photographic evidence to support audit procedures, the requirements for audit evidence need to be considered, i.e. Sufficient and appropriate Relevant and reliable Accurate and complete Sufficiently precise for purpose It should be kept in mind that evidence is persuasive, rather than conclusive. ISA 200 para 5: ‘As the basis for the auditor’s opinion, ISAs require the auditor to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance. It is [...]

Photographic Evidence2026-04-01T10:31:09+02:00

COVID-19: Areas where auditors have to be alert

2020-06-22T08:46:03+02:00

COVID-19: Areas where auditors have to be alert With the sudden changes in the auditing landscape, brought about by the situation with the COVID-19 virus and lockdown, a flurry of research papers, articles and social media posts are emerging with points of view on the areas requiring auditors' additional attention. The following sheet summarises the latest accumulation of these areas, and may be used as a 'cheat sheet' to double check documentation and procedures. Audit Field Focus Area Asset valuations Useful lives, pattern [...]

COVID-19: Areas where auditors have to be alert2020-06-22T08:46:03+02:00
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