Understanding Audit Procedures and Responsibilities in CPA Firms

Answer the eight questions with 2-3 sentence
1. Why is it important for CPA Firms to develop policies and procedures for establishing materiality.
2. What are the types of audit procedures? Define each type of audit procedure and give two examples.
3. What is an audit committee and what are its responsibilities?
4. What factors should an external auditor use to assess the objectivity and competence of internal auditors?
5. What actions should the engagement team members be informed of by the engagement partner and other engagement team members as part of their supervisory role?
6. Who is responsible for initiating the communication between the predecessor and successor auditors? What type of information should be requested from the predecessor auditor?
7. What types of inquiries about a prospective client should an auditor make to third parties?
8. Distinguish between illegal acts that are “direct and material” and those that are “material but indirect.” List five circumstances that may indicate that an illegal act has occurred.