Management Representations Are a Source of Audit Evidence

question 23

Essay

Management representations are a source of audit evidence. These representations may be oral or written, and may be obtained either on an informal or formal basis. The auditors will include information obtained in this manner in their audit working papers where it forms part of the total audit evidence.
Discuss the implications for the auditor of a small company, if the directors refuse to sign the
Letter of Representation.

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Definitions:

Reference Source Documents

Original documents that provide evidence and details of business transactions, used for accounting and auditing purposes.

On-line Banking

The provision of banking services over the internet, allowing users to conduct financial transactions remotely.

Transaction Speed

The rate at which a financial transaction is processed from initiation to completion.

Convenience

The quality or state of being convenient, especially in terms of ease of access or use, often used in marketing to describe consumer products or services.