An Auditor Established a $60,000 Tolerable Misstatement for an Asset

question 52

Essay

An auditor established a $60,000 tolerable misstatement for an asset with an account balance of $1,000,000.The auditor selected a sample of every twentieth item from the population of 1,000 items that represented the asset account balance and discovered overstatements of $3,700 and understatements of $200.Under these circumstances, what would the auditor most likely would conclude?

Identify the proper accounting treatment for notes payable and the associated interest.

Understand the role of sales taxes in financial transactions and their impact on revenue recognition.

Recognize the importance of internal controls in payroll and the implications of post-retirement benefits on financial statements.

Comprehend the similarities in estimating expenses for warranties and bad debts and their impact on financial health.

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Definitions:

Ounces

A unit of weight in the avoirdupois system, equal to 1/16 of a pound or approximately 28.35 grams.

Liters

A metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters or about 0.26 gallons.

Milligrams

A reiterated definition: A metric unit of weight that equals to 0.001 grams, frequently used in pharmaceutical measurements.