Archive for December 2nd, 2020

Preparing for auditing in 2021

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Are auditors ready for 2021? Louise Sharp of ICAEW offers some insights into what will be coming up in audit and how to prepare.

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How to get the most from root cause analysis

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Root cause analysis is starting to make its way up the audit agenda. Julia Penny of JS Penny Consulting shares some insights on what’s involved and how to get the most from it, including numerous resources and practical examples to consider.

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Key Audit and Assurance Faculty resources

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A rundown of the latest resources from the Audit and Assurance Faculty, including know-how guides on auditor reporting, letters of support and thought leadership essays on the future of audit.

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Ensuring you’re aware of the main changes to ISA 540

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The revised ISA 540 applies to all accounting estimates. Auditors need to be aware of the main changes and ensure that documentation is adequate, says Miriam Hanley of Menzies. She looks at enhancements, practical steps and actions to take, as well as …

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How documentation and good practice help improve audit quality

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Auditors can turn weakness into strength by identifying areas of documentation that require improvement, and taking practical pointers from examples of good practice .

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