The First Step in Auditing Petty Cash Is to Gain

question 32

Essay

The first step in auditing petty cash is to gain an understanding of the entity's controls over petty cash. Describe some important controls an entity should have over its petty cash fund.

Comprehend the relationship between activity levels and total budgeted overhead costs.

Understand the factors causing variances in standard costing, including variable overhead efficiency and fixed overhead volume variances.

Interpret overhead cost performance reports and understand their components.

Recognize the role of budgeted fixed overhead in controlling overhead costs.

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