Transactions that are not at arm’s length

2021-09-19T17:36:53+02:00

Transactions that are not at arm’s length Due to the prevalence of fraud over the past few years, the IRBA issued a staff audit practice alert in June 2020 to provide auditors with guidance and considerations, with respect to transactions that are not at arm’s length, and the possible audit responses to the resulting audit risks. This article provides a summary of the key aspects addressed in the IRBA staff audit practice alert and encapsulates the message in simpler terms. Please remember to also [...]

Transactions that are not at arm’s length2021-09-19T17:36:53+02:00

COVID-19 effect on audits

2021-09-19T17:37:28+02:00

COVID-19 Effect On Audits Economies worldwide have been hard hit by the spread of the COVID-19 virus, with direct consequences for the clients of audit firms. Consequently, auditors need to adapt their audit approach for each client by considering the effect on audits as identified by the IRBA, as well as taking the appropriate considerations into account when implementing quality control. Analysis of the effects The effects as identified by the IRBA have been analysed, in order to determine the influence on the audit [...]

COVID-19 effect on audits2021-09-19T17:37:28+02:00

Newsletter November 2019

2020-03-02T12:11:07+02:00

ISA 540 - Estimates ISA 540 - Estimates Even though the standard has been revised, the latest revision will only be effective for periods commencing from 15 December 2019. This means that the current version is still valid and warrants consideration when auditing estimates. The auditing of estimates has been the downfall of many an auditor during regulatory inspections, as the requirements are often overlooked when auditing fair value valuations, impairment considerations, bad debt provisions and depreciation considerations. Very often, these are the areas [...]

Newsletter November 20192020-03-02T12:11:07+02:00
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