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Essay

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You are the auditor of Whizzipop plc a manufacturer of soft drinks. The draft consolidated
financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2X18 show revenue of $125 million (2X17 - $114 million), profit before taxation of $12.4 million (2X17 - $10.9 million) and total assets of $110 million (2X17 - $93 million).
It has several subsidiaries, some of which are audited by firms other than yours. The financial statements of one such subsidiary company, Twizzle, for the year ended 30 September 2X18, are audited by another firm. Profit before taxation of $0.4 million and total assets of $34.1 million have been included in the draft consolidated financial statements of Whizzipop. The notes to Twizzle's financial statements as at 30 September 2X18 disclose a contingent liability for a pending legal matter estimated at $0.2 million. In November 2X18, the courts found Twizzle to be liable for costs and damages amounting to $1.1 million. However, Twizzle's directors have refused to make a provision, for any amount, as they have lodged an appeal against the judgement.
-What action would you, as group auditor, take in respect of this liability?

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Definitions:

Activity Rates

Are used in activity-based costing to allocate costs to products or services based on the activities required for their production or delivery.

Activity-Based Costing

A costing method that assigns overhead and indirect costs to specific activities, improving accuracy in product costing.

Overhead Cost

Expenses related to the day-to-day running of a business that are not directly linked to a specific product or service but are necessary for the business to operate.

Activity Rates

The specific costs associated with particular business activities, measured to allocate resources or assess performance.