Due to Qualitative Factors, Certain Types of Misstatements Are Likely

question 58

Essay

Due to qualitative factors, certain types of misstatements are likely to be more important to users than others, even if the dollar amounts are the same. Identify two qualitative factors that might significantly affect an auditor's materiality judgment, and give an example of each.

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Definitions:

Actual Overhead Costs

The real expenses incurred in the manufacturing process that are not directly tied to production, such as utilities and rent for factory space.

Overhead Variances

Differences between the actual overhead costs incurred and the standard costs for the overheads that were budgeted for a period.

Controllable

Controllable usually refers to expenses or costs that can be managed or influenced by decisions made by a company or an individual.

Volume

Refers to the amount of an asset or security that changes hands over a set period of time, commonly used in financial markets to gauge trading activity and liquidity.