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One Purpose of Performing Analytical Procedures in the Planning Phase

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One purpose of performing analytical procedures in the planning phase of an audit is to assess the client's financial condition. Explain how the assessment of a client's financial condition can affect the auditor's decisions concerning evidence accumulation in later phases of the audit.


Definitions:

Present Value

The current value of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return, accounting for time value of money.

Annual Cost Savings

The reduction in costs achieved during a specific year, often through efficiency improvements or expense cuts.

Combined Present Value

A method of evaluating the overall present value of multiple future cash flows by discounting them back to their present value at a specific discount rate.

Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating the liquidity available to run its operations.

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