QUESTION:

(a) The auditor should get relevant and reliable audit evidence sufficient to enable him to draw reasonable conclusions therefrom:

(i) What do you understand by the term "audit evidence" and state what it comprises?

(ii) State and describe FOUR factors that influence the reliability of evidence.

(iii) List and illustrate FOUR factors that will influence the auditor?s judgement regarding the sufficiency of the evidence obtained.

(b) The auditor has a responsibility to design audit procedures to get sufficient and appropriate evidence.

(i) State and explain FOUR procedures for obtaining evidence and;

(ii) For each procedure, explain an example relevant to the audit of purchases and other expenses.