When an Auditor Sets Control Risk Low, Sufficient Evidence Can

question 11

Essay

When an auditor sets control risk low, sufficient evidence can be obtained for most payroll accounts through an understanding of internal controls, substantive analytical procedures, and tests of details of transactions. However, there are several accounts in the payroll cycle that may require more attention. Name the accounts and explain why the additional testing is necessary.

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Definitions:

Operating Activities

Refers to the primary day-to-day activities of a business that are involved in producing and selling its goods and/or services, which generate revenue.

Income Taxes Payable

The amount of income taxes that a company owes to the government, but has not yet paid, at a point in time.

Change

An alteration, modification, or transformation in something, often referring to procedures, products, or methodologies.

Free Cash Flow

The amount of cash generated by a business after accounting for capital expenditures (like buildings or machinery), essential for assessing the company's capacity to generate profit.