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Wally's Billboard and Sign Supply Essay

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Wally’s Billboard & Sign Supply
Questions 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8

(4) 1. Obtain cutoff bank statements – Cutoff and Completeness (AU-C 315.A114 a ii & IV) 2. Obtain copies of client’s bank reconciliations.
a. Test the mathematical accuracy of every bank reconciliation – Accuracy (AU-C 315.A114 a-iii)
b. Trace the line item “Balance per Bank Statement” – Accuracy and Existence (AU-C 315.A114 a-iii, b-i)
c. Trace the check number and amount of outstanding items – Occurrence, Completeness, & Accuracy (AU-C 315.A114 a.i-iii)
d. Trace the date, check number, and amount of outstanding item – Occurrence & Completeness. (AU-C 315.A114 a.i-ii)
e. Trace the amount of any deposits in transit – Cutoff, …show more content…

The assertions that are relevant to line item two are existence, accuracy, and possibly cutoff. Existence (AU-C 315.A114 b.i) because Wally’s wants the bank to confirm that the asset of cash is in fact still in the account. Accuracy (AU-C 315.A114 a.iii) because Wally’s wants the bank to confirm the amount in the account so that they can accurately reflects the balance in their system. Cutoff (AU-C 315.A114 a.ii), because Wally’s is asking for confirmation at year end, December 31st.

(7) If I knew the risk for fraud in the cash account was relatively high I would first test the internal controls of Wally’s. I would look at segregation of duties with respect to handling cash. Who is handling cash coming in? Who is confirming cash drops? Who is depositing the cash? Who is sending cash out? It would also be beneficial to look at all confirmations and signatures regarding cash. I would test each internal control and determine if Management implements these controls. It would also be beneficial to determine the tone at the top regarding their pressure on management and/or staff.

If I thought fraud in the cash account was relatively high I would research the industry that Wally’s was in and become familiar with the type of transactions are common, and the cash flows. If I am able to familiarize myself with common transactions in the industry then I will more likely be able to catch something that

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