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AAA – Nov 2024 – L3 – Q5b – Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and Auditor Responsibilities

Discuss anti-money laundering regulations in Ghana and auditors' responsibilities in compliance.

Lamsey Jewelers is a family-owned business specializing in high-end jewellery, located in Dunkwa-On-Offin in the Central Region of Ghana. The company sources gold from various suppliers in the small-scale mining sector. Recently, the Minerals Commission received anonymous tips suggesting that Lamsey Jewelers may be involved in laundering money through its operations. Authorities suspect that the business could be used to conceal the origins of illicit funds through gold purchases and sales.

To investigate these suspicions, regulatory authorities have appointed Baba Yara and Associates, an independent auditing firm, to conduct a thorough review of Lamsey Jewelers’ operations and financial transactions. During the audit, Baba Yara and Associates discovered that Lamsey Jewelers has been accepting large cash payments for custom jewellery orders without conducting proper due diligence on the customers. Several transactions involving cash payments exceed typical retail amounts, raising suspicions of potential money laundering.

Required:

i) Discuss the key legal and regulatory requirements in Ghana related to anti-money laundering relevant to Lamsey Jewelers.

ii) Discuss the obligations placed on professional firms such as Baba Yara and Associates in relation to money laundering.

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AAA – Nov 2024 – L3 – Q4b – Compliance Audit in State Audits

Evaluate compliance audit engagements in state audits and discuss common areas covered in reports.

Compliance audit is crucial in state audits to ensure multiple objectives. It determines whether the subject matter being considered follows specific criteria. These criteria may include:

  1. Parliament decisions
  2. The Law
  3. Government Policy
  4. Established agreed terms, etc.

Compliance audit can be conducted as either an Attestation Engagement or a Direct Reporting Engagement.

Required:
i) Evaluate these TWO engagements. 
ii) Discuss common areas that will be covered by the reports of the two engagements.

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AAA – Nov 2024 – L3 – Q4a – Audit of Ghana’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme

Describe how to plan and execute an audit of Ghana’s domestic debt exchange program.

a) The Minister for Finance on December 5, 2022, invited holders of domestic bonds to voluntarily exchange GH¢137.3 (US$14.3) billion of the bonds and notes including E.S.L.A and Daakye Bonds for a package of 12 new eligible domestic bonds.

As Director of Audit at the Ghana Audit Service, describe how you would plan and execute an audit of the implementation of Ghana’s domestic debt exchange program as a form of CPD for a section of staff of the Ghana Audit Service.

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AAA – Nov 2024 – L3 – Q1b – Group Audit Risks and Consolidation Issues

Audit risks and procedures for a multinational group audit engagement.

You are a Senior Auditor at Dromo Audit Firm, assigned to audit a new client, Afroherb Pharma LTD, a multinational pharmaceutical company. During the initial stages of engagement planning, you discovered that Afroherb Pharma LTD operates in multiple jurisdictions, including Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia. The parent company is in Ghana, and the companies in the other jurisdictions are all subsidiaries. All these jurisdictions have significant regulatory requirements and operational difficulties. The company has recently expanded its product line to include vaccine production following the introduction of The Vaccine Centre in Ghana. The production of vaccines is also subject to stringent regulatory reviews.

Required:
i) State FOUR audit procedures you could perform in relation to the consolidation of the financial statements of Afroherb Group. 
ii) Identify TWO specific risks associated with auditing Afroherb Pharma LTD, particularly in relation to its expansion into vaccine products. How should these risks be managed?
iii) State TWO problems associated with the planning of group audits

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AA – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q5b – Substantive Testing of Accounts Receivable

Explain three substantive tests for verifying accounts receivable balance.

Baaba & Associates, an audit firm, is conducting a year-end audit of Rashida LTD. The audit team is particularly concerned about the accuracy of the accounts receivable balance reported on the statement of financial position as of December 31, 2023. Therefore, as part of their audit procedures, they need to perform substantive tests to identify any material misstatements, errors, or fraud that could impact the accuracy of the financial statements.

Required:
Explain THREE substantive tests that the audit team at Baaba & Associates should perform to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the accuracy of Rashida LTD’s accounts receivable balance.

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AA – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q5a – Tests of Control and Methods for Testing Controls

Explain two tests of control and their corresponding methods of testing.

Oboshie Audit Firm has been engaged to audit the financial statements of Abakah Manufacturing LTD for the year ended December 31, 2023. During the planning phase of the audit, the audit team identified that Abakah Manufacturing LTD relies heavily on its internal control system to ensure the accuracy and completeness of its financial reporting.

Required:
i) Explain TWO tests of control to be performed by Oboshie Audit Firm to evaluate the effectiveness of Abakah Manufacturing LTD’s internal controls over its financial reporting.

ii) Identify a method that should be used under each test of control in (i) above.

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AA – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q2a – Cyber Security Threats & amp; Audit Response

Discusses cyber security threats in an IT-enabled audit environment and the appropriate audit responses to mitigate such risks.

You are part of a team undertaking the audit of Glaglo LTD, a local retail company. The company recently introduced an online marketing and sales system. As part of understanding the company’s revenue process by way of a walkthrough test, you noted that the company has recently engaged a fintech company to handle payment processing from these online sales.

Required:

i) Discuss FOUR cyber security threats associated with the IT System employed by Glaglo LTD.

ii) State the audit response to the cyber security threats associated with the IT System employed by Glaglo LTD.

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AA – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q1a – Levels of Assurance

Discusses the differences between reasonable assurance and limited assurance in audit engagements.

According to IAASB Handbook 2023-2024 edition, the degree of assurance that can be provided about the reliability of the financial statements of a company will depend on the amount of work performed in carrying out the assurance process and the result of that work. The resulting assurance falls into one of two levels – reasonable assurance and limited assurance.

Required:
In reference to the statement above, discuss the difference between reasonable assurance and limited assurance.

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BCL – Nov 2024 – L1 – Q4d – Utmost Good Faith in Insurance

Explanation of the principle of utmost good faith in insurance contracts.

Disclosure of material facts is important in insurance transactions.

Required:
What is utmost good faith in insurance?

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FM – May 2016 – L3 – Q1 – Investment Appraisal Techniques

Calculation of Adjusted Present Value (APV) for a proposed project and analysis of its application in investment appraisal.

Katam Pie has adopted a strategy of diversification into many different industries in order to reduce risk for the company’s shareholders. This has resulted in frequent changes in the company’s gearing level and widely fluctuating risks of individual investments. Presently, the company has a target debt-to-asset ratio i.e., D/(E + D) of 25%, an equity beta of 2.25, and a pre-tax cost of debt of 5%.

On January 1, 2016, Katam Plc with a year-end of December 31, is considering the purchase of a new machine costing N750million, which would enable it to diversify into a new line of business. The new business will generate sales of N522.50million in the first year, growing at 4.5% p.a. A constant contribution margin ratio of 40% can be expected throughout the 15-year life of the project. Incremental fixed cash costs will be N84.32million in the first year, growing by 5.4% p.a.

A regional development bank has offered a 10-year loan of 3% interest to finance 40% of the cost of the machine. The balance of 60% will be financed equally by a 10-year commercial loan (with annual interest of 5%) and a fresh round of equity. The issue cost on the commercial loan will be 1%, and the new equity will incur an issue cost of 3%. All issue costs are on the gross amount raised for the respective capital. Issue costs on debt are allowed for tax purposes.

A firm that is already in the business of the new project has a gearing ratio of 20% (debt to asset) and a cost of equity of 18.1%. Its corporate debt is risk-free.

The tax rate is 30% payable in the year the profit is made. Tax depreciation of 20% on cost is available on the new machine. Katam Pie has a weighted average cost of capital of 14% and a cost of equity of 17.5%. The risk-free rate is 4%, and the market risk premium is 7%.

You are required to:

  1. Estimate the Adjusted Present Value (APV) and advise whether the project should be accepted? (21 Marks)
  2. Explain:
    i. The circumstances under which the use of APV is appropriate. (5 Marks)
    ii. The major advantages and limitations of the use of the APV method. (4 Marks)

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AAA – Nov 2021 – L3 – Q2 – Advanced Audit Planning and Strategy

Evaluate internal and external business risks and outline pre-engagement activities for Sunsit Manufacturers Ltd.

The auditors of Sunsit Manufacturers Limited had disagreements with the company on various issues. This came to a climax with the withholding of a part of the payment of the last audit fees. The auditors had also been disenchanted with the undue pressures of management and have decided that, as a result of this and the withheld fees, they would disengage from the client.

The company’s chairman, in consideration of past issues, has considered the size of the audit firm as being partly responsible for its inability to manage adequately the pressures from the company’s accounting and management team. He has subsequently approached your firm for a change, and the partners have accepted the engagement despite the predecessor auditor’s declaration of the forfeiture of the firm’s outstanding fees and no further involvement with the client and issues relating to the company.

Required:

a. Following the background to the client and the engagement, evaluate the internal and external business risks that need to be considered with respect to the client. (10 Marks)

b. Discuss the pre-engagement activities to be carried on the client. (10 Marks)

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AAA – Nov 2021 – L3 – Q1 – Overview of Advanced Audit and Assurance

Evaluate auditor's objectives under ISA 250, internal control deficiencies, and communication requirements for audit strategy.

Eat Well Bakeries is a private limited liability company. It bakes bread and other confectioneries, produced from the main bakery and a smaller bakery in another part of town. Products are sold from these two bakeries and five additional outlets in the same town. Distributors purchase products outright and bear the risk of sale.

The main administrative and management functions of the bakeries are conducted from the main bakery, while basic records are kept at the small bakery and sales outlets. These records are transmitted to the main office every morning. Detailed accounting records and performance analysis are handled in the main administrative office.

Despite being a private business, the chairman insists on maintaining proper standards to stay competitive. The chairman transferred the company’s audit to your firm after a discussion with your partner, and professional clearance was obtained. However, limited documentation from the predecessor auditor was available, and no extensive documentation was done at the beginning of the audit.

You have been assigned to continue the audit from where it was left off, ensuring the chairman’s expectations are met.

Required:

a. Evaluate the Auditor’s objective concerning ISA 250 that would be discussed with the chairman. (5 Marks)

b. Prepare an outline of matters that should be communicated. (5 Marks)

c. Your review shows internal control challenges. Based on this, prepare a brief on:

  • i. The meaning of deficiency as per ISA 265 (3 Marks)
  • ii. The components to be included in communication to the chairman regarding deficiencies (5 Marks)

d. Evaluate potential audit strategies, and recommend an appropriate model for application to Eat Well Bakeries. (12 Marks)

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FM – Nov 2021 – L3 – Q6 – Portfolio Management

Analyze the risk profile of Bettaluck plc's short-term equity portfolio and assess investment adjustments based on market returns and financial strategy.

Bettaluck plc is experiencing a substantial net cash inflow, which has been temporarily invested in a short-term equity portfolio. This portfolio consists of investments in four Nigerian listed companies. The funds are intended to meet tax obligations, dividend payments, and future capital expenditures in several months.

Portfolio Details:

Required:

a. Based on the data provided, calculate the risk (i.e., Beta) of Bettaluck’s short-term investment portfolio relative to the market. (4 Marks)

b. Recommend whether the composition of Bettaluck’s short-term investment portfolio should be adjusted. Provide reasons for your recommendation, including relevant calculations. (6 Marks)

c. Discuss the factors a financial manager should consider when investing in marketable securities. (5 Marks)

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AAA – May 2024 – L3 – SC – Q7 – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

Guide on IT application in auditing and necessary IT tools for effective assurance.

Technology, essentially computerisation, has in recent times affected various aspects of life and business activities to varying degrees. For instance, this has led to online purchases and account processing from various locations beyond the domiciled bank branches. Though this electronic business and commerce has made things easier, challenges still persist in the process. As an auditor, it is necessary to evaluate the audit environment to gain proper knowledge of the client’s operating environment, whether manual or computerised. This is especially essential for your firm’s newly employed audit staff.

Required:

a. Prepare an advisory guide for these new audit staff, highlighting the application of information technology to the audit process. (6 Marks)

b. Discuss the relevant information technology tools that are necessary for the effective provision of assurance services. (9 Marks)

(Total 15 Marks)

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FM – Nov 2020 – L3 – Q4a – Interest Rate Risk Management

Identifies and explains the risks industrial companies face due to fluctuations in interest rates.

a. What risks might an industrial company face as a result of interest movements? (8 Marks)

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AAA – May 2018 – L3 – SC – Q7b – Forensic Auditing

Outline anti-money laundering requirements for the auditor of Banana Follow Me Limited due to high cash-based transactions and overseas transfers.

Management of Banana Follow Me Limited plans to invest in factory equipment and fittings to attract more customers, using sufficient cash reserves for these capital expenditures. A significant risk associated with money laundering exists due to the high volume of cash transactions and regular overseas bank transfers.

Required:

i. Discuss THREE requirements of an anti-money laundering programme which the auditor of Banana Follow Me Limited should have in place for detecting and reporting suspicion of money-laundering.

(6 Marks)

ii. State ONE example of the criminal offenses connected with money laundering. (1 Mark)

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AAA – Nov 2023 – L3 – SC – Q7 – Audit Planning and Strategy

Outlines audit strategies, factors for strategy selection, and distinction between audit strategy and audit plan for Orlando Professional Services.

The overseas technical partners of Orlando Professional Services came for a review of operations and system of internal control of the firm. A number of audit engagement files regarding financial statements on which the firm had expressed audit opinion were selected for review. It was believed that the strategic review would be necessary to determine the appropriate audit approach for a detailed audit plan in the firm to bring efficiency and enhance good client service delivery. The review exercise also covered:

i. The firm’s basis of risk assessment on audit and assurance engagements;
ii. Determination of staff recruitment, training, reward, and evaluation;
iii. Previous audit opinions on financial statements and progress on ongoing jobs;
iv. System of archival and retrieval of documents;
v. Major risks and other factors such as industry issues;
vi. Procedures for engaging and monitoring experts both internal and external; and
vii. Reports from regulators.

The team interviewed partners, staff, and directors of major clients of the firm. It was believed that the outcome of the review exercise would help to reposition the firm and upscale strategies to get a fair share of the market in the upcoming mandatory rotation of auditors.

At the end of the exercise, it was reported that the audit strategy of the firm was not robust enough, too generic, and lacked focus to meet the firm’s need in the next decade. The team recommended that proactive steps should be taken to evolve a good strategy that would stand the test of time in the light of the increasing competition in the audit and assurance marketplace.

As a staff of the firm, you have been selected as a member of the committee to develop the new audit strategies for submission in the next two weeks for the consideration and approval of the executive council of Orlando Professional Services.

Required:

a. Outline the approaches to the main audit strategies your firm is expected to adopt.
(9 Marks)

b. Explain the factors that will be considered in the selection of audit strategies.
(4 Marks)

c. Explain the difference between Audit Strategy and Audit Plan.
(2 Marks)

Total: 15 Marks

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AAA – Nov 2022 – L3 – SC – Q5 – Audit Planning and Strategy

Discuss professional skepticism, benefits of audit planning, audit strategy, and audit stages.

At the weekly meeting of an audit firm, it was reported that a new audit client (Salisa Limited) has just been won. An implementation team has been constituted with a manager as the head. At the meeting of the implementation team, the manager stated that there is a need for the team to work on the audit planning strategy; the contents of which will form the audit planning memorandum that will be presented to the audit committee. He stated further that a professional clearance has to be sent to the former auditor after which, a background check will be performed on the directors and other principal officers of the company. It is also believed that for proper risk assessment, there is a need to understand the business operations of the company. He stated further that the audit will be structured into both interim and final audits.

An experienced member of the team also mentioned the need for the auditor to adopt an attitude of professional skepticism. He emphasized that planning the audit will involve the whole engagement team to establish an understanding of the terms of the engagement as required by ISA 210, which will help establish an overall strategy for the audit. Developing the audit plan will include the nature, timing, and extent of planned risk assessment procedures, further audit procedures, and documentation of the overall audit strategy.

Required:

a. Explain professional skepticism. (2 Marks)

b. State how adequate planning can benefit the audit team. (3 Marks)

c. Explain and illustrate what the establishment of the overall audit strategy involves. (3 Marks)

d. Discuss the elements of interim and final audits.

(7 Marks)

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PM – Nov 2024 – L2 – Q5 – Risk Management

Financial evaluation and credit terms review for a new customer order in Vena Plc.

Vena Plc. manufactures engineering equipment. The company has received an order from a new customer for 5 machines at N5,000,000 each. Vena Plc.’s terms of sale are 10 percent of the sales value payable with order. The deposit has been received from the new customer. The balance is payable 12 months after acceptance of the order by Vena Plc.

Vena Plc.’s past experience has been that only 60 percent of similar customers pay within 12 months. Customers who do not pay within 12 months are referred to a debt collection agency to pursue the debt. The agency has in the past had a 50 percent success rate of obtaining immediate payment once they became involved. When they are unsuccessful, the debt is written off by Vena Plc. The agency’s fee is N500,000 per order, payable by Vena Plc. with the request for service. This fee is not refundable if the debt is not recovered.

You are an accountant in Vena Plc.’s credit control department, and based on the company’s past experience and discussions with the sales and credit managers, you do not expect the pattern of payment and collection to change.

Incremental costs associated with the new customer’s order are expected to be N3,600,000 per machine; 70 percent of these costs are for materials and are incurred shortly after the order has been accepted. The remaining 30 percent is for all other costs, which you can assume are paid shortly before delivery in 12 months’ time. The company is not presently operating at full production capacity.

A credit bureau has offered to provide an error-free credit information about the new customer if the price is right.

Vena Plc.’s opportunity cost of capital is 16 percent. Ignore taxation.

Required:

a. Write a report to the Credit Control Manager evaluating, from a purely financial point of view, whether Vena Plc. should accept the order from the new customer based on the information provided. (12 Marks)

b. Comment on what other factors should be considered before a decision to grant credit is taken. (3 marks)

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PSAF – May 2021 – L2 – Q4b – Public Sector Reforms

Feasibility analysis of primary health centre PPP project based on guiding principles and associated risks.

The Ministry of Health of Federal Republic of Wazobia is currently
considering public-private partnership as a means of improving health
facilities in some rural areas in the country. The Ministry intends to use
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) to construct and manage modern primary
health centres in rural areas to increase access to quality health facilities.
The project would be fully financed by the private sector, but will be built
on land secured from the state governments. The private sector requires
government guarantee to borrow externally to execute the project.
Currently, health services are free, however, the new project, when executed through Public-Private Partnership would be on “user-pay” basis.
The government and the private contractors determine the average fees
payable per user and it will be subject to an upward review from time to
time. In order to stimulate private sector interest in the project, the Ministry
intends to protect the private sector against risks associated with the
project. Meanwhile, the Ministry would insist that local materials and skills
are employed in the construction and management of the primary health
centre projects. The project is also environmentally friendly as there will be
little or no destruction of the forest vegetation. The project when completed,
will be of great benefit to the country as a whole.

Required:
Based on guiding principles of Public-Private Partnership identify and
explain THREE principles and TWO associated risks of the feasibility of the
proposed primary health centre projects by the Ministry of Health.

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