Audit AssistantKaizen, also known as continuous improvement, is a long-term approach to work that systematically seeks to achieve small, incremental changes in processes in order to improve efficiency and quality. Kaizen can be applied to any kind of work, but it is perhaps best known for being used in lean manufacturing and lean programming. If a […]
Read moreThe concept of understanding an entity’s business model, including how it uses Information Technology (IT) is new in ISA 315 (Revised 2019). Understanding the business model sounds like child’s play, but in the context of exploring inherent risks, it presents a powerful tool to understand the entity. Paragraph 19(a)(i) tells us that: The auditor shall perform […]
Read moreRemember CAATs? This was an acronym for Computer Assisted Audit Tools – a general category for all things computery that helped us work with more efficiency and power. Now that virtually all we do uses a computer, ISA 315 (Revised 2019) does not refer to CAATs but to Automated Tools and Techniques (ATTs). This kind […]
Read moreThere’s a new Act in town. And some people aren’t happy, claiming that this could be an ‘extinction event’ for many small clubs. The 1908 Act was predictably relaxed, out of step with modern regulation and reporting, so an update was needed. So what does the new Incorporated Societies Act entail for these entities, and […]
Read moreDoes your firm administer any family trusts? Then you will no doubt be aware of the increased requirements under the Trusts Act 2019 for ensuring all the data about the Trust is up to date. To help achieve this, we have, in collaboration with a large local Accountancy firm, developed a simple questionnaire to be […]
Read moreThe IAASB has now issued its proposed standard on less complex entities (ED-ISA for LCE) for feedback. A standard around LCE’s is long overdue, and their proposal comes with the hope of easing unnecessary requirements placed on auditors. The standard is expected to come into effect around 2024 and should be a game-changer for the […]
Read moreFollowing on from the IAASB discussion paper on the audit of Less Complex Entities (that we have previously discussed), the IAASB recently released some good news – a new single standard is being developed for these entities. The IAASB Glossary defines these as entities which typically possesses qualitative characteristics such as: a. Concentration of ownership […]
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Read moreWith remote and paperless auditing becoming much more common, a number of threats and opportunities arise. This article considers the use of Adobe DC Pro as both a great tool for authenticating and securing documents for signing, and also how it can be used maliciously to tamper with PDFs. How safe are PDFs? Many auditors […]
Read moreLarger charities are becoming seriously focused on preparing service information in a way that is meaningful, compliant with the standards, and able to be audited without too much drama. It is important that charities see this task, not as an onerous burden but as a positive experience that enables them to tell their wider story. […]
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