Auditing Principles and Techniques

Auditing: Principles and Techniques is an attempt to explain the concepts, principles and techniques of auditing, and their applications in practical situations, in a simple and lucid language. The primary object of writing this book is to meet the requirements of undergraduate students of commerce...

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Autor principal: Basu, S. K. (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Noida : Pearson India 2005.
Edición:1st ed
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • Chapter 1: Nature of Auditing
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Origin of the Word 'Audit'
  • 1.3 Early History of Audit
  • 1.4 Auditing Defined
  • 1.5 Essential Features of Auditing
  • 1.6 Why is there a Need for an Audit?
  • 1.7 Objective of an Audit
  • 1.8 Errors and Frauds in Accounting
  • 1.8.1 Errors
  • 1.8.2 Fraud
  • 1.9 Role of Auditors in Detecting Errors and Frauds
  • 1.10 Relation between Book-keeping, Accountancy and Auditing
  • 1.10.1 Book-keeping
  • 1.10.2 Accountancy
  • 1.10.3 Auditing
  • 1.10.4 Accountancy vs Auditing
  • 1.11 Basic Principles Governing an Audit
  • 1.12 Postulates of Auditng
  • 1.13 Scope and Procedures of Audit
  • 1.14 Changes in the Concept of Auditing
  • 1.15 Social Objectives of Audit
  • 1.16 Advantages of Auditing
  • 1.17 Limitations of Auditing
  • 1.18 Qualities of an Auditor
  • 1.19 Auditing and other Services
  • Points to Ponder
  • Review Questions
  • Chapter 2: Classification of Auditing
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Classification of Audit
  • 2.2.1 Classification on the Basis of Organisation
  • 2.2.2 Classification on the Basis of Function
  • 2.2.3 Classification on the Basis of Practical Approach
  • 2.2.4 Classification on the Basis of Audit Dimension
  • 2.3 Classification on the Basis of Organisation
  • 2.3.1 Audit Required under Law
  • 2.3.2 Audit of Other Organisations Not Covered by Any Law
  • 2.4 Classification on the Basis of Function
  • 2.4.1 External Audit
  • 2.4.2 Internal Audit
  • 2.4.3 External Audit and Internal Audit Compared and Contrasted
  • 2.4.4 Distinction between External and Internal Audit
  • 2.5 Classification on the Basis of Practical Approach
  • 2.5.1 Continuous Audit
  • 2.5.2 Periodical or Final or Complete Audit
  • 2.5.3 Interim Audit
  • 2.5.4 Partial Audit
  • 2.5.5 Occasional Audit
  • 2.5.6 Standard Audit
  • 2.5.7 Balance Sheet Audit.
  • 2.6 Classification on the Basis of Audit Dimension
  • 2.6.1 Management Audit
  • 2.6.2 Cost Audit
  • 2.6.3 Tax Audit
  • 2.6.4 Human Resource Audit
  • 2.6.5 System Audit
  • 2.6.6 Propriety Audit
  • 2.6.7 Performance or Efficiency Audit
  • 2.6.8 Environmental Audit
  • 2.6.9 Social Audit
  • 2.6.10 Cash Transaction Audit
  • 2.6.11 Energy Audit
  • 2.6.12 Secretarial Audit
  • Points to Ponder
  • Review Questions
  • Chapter 3: Techniques and Procedures of Auditing
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Preparatory Steps before Commencement of Audit
  • 3.3 Preparation by the Auditor
  • 3.3.1 Audit Planning
  • 3.3.2 Audit Programme
  • 3.3.3 Audit Notebook
  • 3.3.4 Audit Working Papers
  • 3.3.5 Audit Files
  • 3.3.6 Audit Manual
  • 3.3.7 Audit Memorandum
  • 3.4 Principles and Techniques of Auditing
  • 3.4.1 Important Audit Techniques
  • 3.5 Procedures Followed in Course of Audit
  • 3.5.1 Audit Evidence
  • 3.5.2 Routine Checking
  • 3.5.3 Test Checking
  • 3.5.4 Auditing in Depth
  • 3.5.5 Cut-off Examination
  • 3.5.6 Statistical Sampling
  • 3.5.7 Surprise Checking
  • 3.5.8 Audit Flow Chart
  • 3.5.9 Internal Control Questionnaires
  • 3.5.10 Audit Tests
  • Points to Ponder
  • Review Questions
  • Chapter 4: Internal Control, Internal Check and Internal Audit
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Internal Control
  • 4.2.1 Definition
  • 4.2.2 Basic Elements of Internal Control
  • 4.2.3 Objectives of Internal Control
  • 4.2.4 Types of Internal Control
  • 4.2.5 Evaluation of Internal Control
  • 4.2.6 Internal Control and the Auditor
  • 4.2.7 Internal Control in Specific Areas of Business
  • 4.2.8 Internal Control Questionnaire
  • 4.3 Internal Check
  • 4.3.1 Definition
  • 4.3.2 General Considerations in Framing a System of Internal Check
  • 4.3.3 Objectives of Internal Check
  • 4.3.4 Shortcomings of Internal Check System
  • 4.3.5 Safeguard Against the Shortcomings of Internal Check.
  • 4.3.6 Internal Check and the Auditor
  • 4.3.7 General Principles of Internal Check for a Few Transactions
  • 4.4 Internal Audit
  • 4.4.1 Definition
  • 4.4.2 Basic Principles of Establishing Internal Auditing in a Business Concern
  • 4.4.3 Scope and Objectives of Internal Audit
  • 4.4.4 Functions of Internal Audit
  • 4.4.5 Essential Elements of Internal Audit
  • 4.4.6 Area of Internal Audit
  • 4.4.7 Distinction between Internal Audit and External Audit
  • 4.4.8 Relying Upon the Work of an Internal Auditor
  • 4.5 Auditor's Independence
  • 4.5.1 Advantages of Independent Audit
  • 4.5.2 Provisions for Safeguarding Independent Auditors
  • 4.6 Distinction between Internal Control and Internal Audit
  • 4.7 Distinction between Internal Check, Internal Audit and Internal Control
  • Points to Ponder
  • Review Questions
  • Chapter 5: Vouching
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.1.1 Transaction Tests
  • 5.1.2 Weakness Tests
  • 5.2 Concept of Vouching
  • 5.3 Objectives of Vouching
  • 5.4 Importance of Vouching
  • 5.5 Vouching and Verification
  • 5.6 Vouching and Routine Checking
  • 5.7 Concept of Voucher
  • 5.8 Internal and External Evidence
  • 5.9 General Principles of Vouching
  • 5.10 Teeming and Lading: A Challenge to Vouching
  • 5.11 Vouching of Different Types of Transactions
  • 5.11.1 Vouching of Capital Expenditure
  • 5.11.2 Vouching of Investments
  • 5.11.3 Vouching of Borrowing from Banks
  • 5.11.4 Vouching of Trading Transactions
  • 5.11.5 Vouching of Cash Book
  • Points to Ponder
  • Review Questions
  • Chapter 6: Verification and Valuation of Assets and Liabilities
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Meaning of Verification of Assets
  • 6.3 Meaning of Valuation of Assets
  • 6.4 Difference between Verification and Valuation
  • 6.5 Importance of Verification of Assets
  • 6.6 Importance of Valuation of Assets
  • 6.7 General Principles for Verification and Valuation of Assets.
  • 6.8 Problems in Verification
  • 6.9 Problems in Valuation
  • 6.10 Window Dressing-A Challenge to Verification
  • 6.11 Verification and Valuation of Assets
  • 6.12 Verification and Valuation of Intangible Assets
  • 6.12.1 Goodwill
  • 6.12.2 Patent
  • 6.12.3 Copyright
  • 6.12.4 Trademarks
  • 6.13 Verification and Valuation of Fixed Assets
  • 6.13.1 Land and Buildings
  • 6.13.2 Building
  • 6.13.3 Plant and Machinery
  • 6.13.4 Furnitures and Fixtures
  • 6.13.5 Motor Vehicles
  • 6.13.6 Assets Acquired under Hire Purchase System
  • 6.14 Verification and Valuation of Investments
  • 6.14.1 Quoted Investments
  • 6.14.2 Unquoted Investments
  • 6.15 Verification and Valuation of Current Assets
  • 6.15.1 Stock-in-trade
  • 6.15.2 Work-in-Progress
  • 6.15.3 Sundry Debtors
  • 6.15.4 Bills Receivables
  • 6.15.5 Cash at Bank
  • 6.15.6 Cash-in-hand
  • 6.15.7 Prepaid Expenses
  • 6.16 Verification and Valuation of Fictitious Assets
  • 6.16.1 Preliminary Expenses
  • 6.16.2 Discount on Issue of Shares or Debentures
  • 6.17 Verification and Valuation of Contingent Assets
  • 6.18 Verification and Valuation of Liabilities
  • 6.19 Verification and Valuation of Fixed or Long Term Liabilities
  • 6.19.1 Debentures
  • 6.19.2 Secured Long Term Loans
  • 6.20 Verification and Valuation of Current Liabilities
  • 6.20.1 Sundry Creditors
  • 6.20.2 Bills Payable
  • 6.20.3 Bank Overdraft
  • 6.20.4 Provision for Taxation
  • 6.20.5 Outstanding Liabilities for Expenses
  • 6.21 Verification and Valuation of Contingent Liabilities
  • 6.22 Events Occurring after the Balance Sheet Date
  • 6.22.1 Adjusting Events
  • 6.22.2 Non-adjusting Events
  • 6.22.3 Other Events
  • 6.23 Prior Period and Extraordinary Items and Changes in Accounting Policies
  • Points to Ponder
  • Review Questions
  • Chapter 7: Depreciation
  • 7.1 Definition of Depreciation
  • 7.2 Purposes of Providing Depreciation.
  • 7.3 Causes of Depreciation
  • 7.4 Basis of Charging Depreciation
  • 7.5 Quantum of Depreciation
  • 7.6 Distinction between Depreciation and Amortisation
  • 7.7 Different Methods of Depreciation
  • 7.8 Depreciation Accounting as per AS-6
  • 7.9 Accounting Disclosure Requirement
  • 7.10 Legal Necessity of Provision for Depreciation
  • 7.11 Provision for Depreciation for Past Years
  • 7.12 Depreciation on Low Value Items
  • 7.13 Depreciation on Wasting Assets
  • 7.14 Change in the Method of Depreciation
  • 7.15 Auditor's Duty as Regards Depreciation
  • 7.16 Legal Views as Regards Depreciation
  • Points to Ponder
  • Review Questions
  • Chapter 8: Reserves and Provisions
  • 8.1 Concept of Reserves
  • 8.2 Concept of Provisions
  • 8.3 Difference between Reserves and Provisions
  • 8.4 Classification of Reserves
  • 8.4.1 Revenue Reserve
  • 8.4.2 Capital Reserve
  • 8.4.3 Capitalisation of Reserve
  • 8.4.4 Reserve Fund
  • 8.4.5 Sinking Fund
  • 8.4.6 Secret Reserve
  • 8.4.7 Specific Reserve
  • Points to Ponder
  • Review Questions
  • Chapter 9: Company Audit
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Preliminaries before Commencement of Company Audit
  • 9.3 Audit of Share Capital Transactions
  • 9.3.1 Audit of Shares Issued for Cash
  • 9.3.2 Audit of Shares Issued for Consideration other than Cash
  • 9.3.3 Shares Issued at a Discount
  • 9.3.4 Shares Issued at a Premium
  • 9.3.5 Calls in Arrear
  • 9.3.6 Calls in Advance
  • 9.3.7 Forfeiture of Shares
  • 9.3.8 Re-issue of Forfeited Shares
  • 9.3.9 Issue of Right Shares
  • 9.3.10 Buying Back of Equity Shares
  • 9.3.11 Employees Stock Option Scheme (ESOPS)
  • 9.3.12 Issue and Redemption of Preference Shares
  • 9.3.12 Alteration of Share Capital
  • 9.3.13 Reduction of Share Capital
  • 9.3.14 Share Transfer
  • 9.4 Audit of Debentures
  • 9.4.1 Issue of Debentures
  • 9.4.2 Redemption of Debentures
  • 9.4.3 Interest on Debentures.
  • 9.4.4 Re-issue of Redeemed Debentures.