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AUD — Quick Sheet

Understanding the Entity & Internal Control

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  • COSO components = CRIME: Control environment, Risk assessment, Information & communication, Monitoring, Existing control activities
  • Understanding internal control is required in every audit; testing operating effectiveness is not (only if relying on controls)
  • Understanding = evaluate design + determine implementation
  • Deficiency < significant deficiency < material weakness (reasonable possibility of material misstatement)
  • Significant deficiencies and material weaknesses → communicate in writing to those charged with governance
  • Segregation of duties = ARC: Authorization, Record keeping, Custody