In Practice, Auditors Rarely Assign Numerical Probabilities to Inherent Risk

question 21

Essay

In practice, auditors rarely assign numerical probabilities to inherent risk, control risk, or acceptable audit risk.It is more common to assess these risks as high, medium, or low.For each of the four situations below, fill in the blanks for planned detection risk and the amount of evidence you would plan to gather ("planned evidence")using the terms high, medium, or low.

Calculate non-controlling interest and its impact on consolidated financial statements.

Understand the implications of asset revaluations and their depreciation on consolidated accounts.

Recognize and account for dividends from investments under different accounting methods.

Understand the principles of accounting for intercompany inventory transactions and profit elimination.

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