Audit procedures for obtaining audit evidence, Auditing

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Question:

Part A

(i) List and define five audit procedures for obtaining audit evidence.

(ii) Why is it necessary to obtain corroborating evidence for inquiry and observation?

(iii) What is the difference between test of transactions and tests of balances?

Part B

The auditor finds it necessary to rely on audit evidence that is persuasive rather than conclusive and will often seek audit evidence from different sources or of a different nature to support the same assertion. The reliability of audit evidence is not only important in determining sufficiency (quantity) of the information, but also the appropriateness (quality) of the information. Reliability of audit evidence is influenced by its source and its nature.

Required:-

(i) Define the following terms:

a. Reliability of evidence;
b. Persuasiveness of evidence;
c. Relevance of evidence

(ii) Why does an auditor prefer persuasive evidence as opposed to conclusive evidence?


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