The actual analytical procedures performed at the end of an audit
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Maurice and Janice are discussing final analytical procedures that are conducted toward the end of an audit. Maurice has recently joined the firm and is working on his first audit. He asks Janice to explain in a little more depth about analytical procedures performed at the end of the audit. Which of the following statements by Janice are accurate? (Select all that apply.) Analytical procedures are used at the end of an audit to help the auditor confirm his or her understanding of the audit findings. The exact analytical procedures performed are determined subjectively by the auditors, based on his or her experience with the industry and the client. The nature, timing, and extent of final analytical procedures are determined jointly during the audit by the auditors and senior management. Analytical procedures are required by generally accepted auditing standards to be conducted at the beginning of the audit only as part of risk assessment.
After completing and documenting the ADA procedures, the auditor evaluates the audit evidence obtained and develops a conclusion based on the audit evidence. Indicate what the conclusion relates to. ADA procedures utilized. Relevance and reliability of audit evidence. Specific phase of audit where ADA utilized. Completeness of audit evidence. Confirm
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