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AAA – May 2022 – L3 – Q5 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

Discuss arguments for and against audit exemption for small companies and evaluate considerations for auditing small entities.

Question

The Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 has classifications and responsibilities for various types of companies incorporated under it. A particular class that has received more attention in recent times and in the Act is small companies.

Your audit team has been approached by a few of these small companies for guidance on the issue and your team has been assigned this responsibility. Part of the concerns of your firm is whether or not those small companies merit the concerns of regulatory authorities and the accounting firms that have to be responsible for their audit.

Your team has a number of young assistants who are yet to understand the differences and therefore need enlightenment on this as part of the training programs.

Required:

a. Discuss the arguments for and against the exemption of small companies from audit. (10 Marks)

b. On the basis that an audit may be conducted for a small entity, evaluate the points the auditors would consider. (5 Marks)

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Topic: Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

AAA – May 2023 – L3 – Q6 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

Evaluate the principles of the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation and discuss its requirements in an audit context.

Question

The audit of one of your firm’s new clients is ongoing. Review and compliance procedures were being carried out by the audit team. There were unsatisfactory issues with some of the data generated for use in the testing process. These issues were escalated, and it became necessary to bring in the firm’s IT specialists for confirmation purposes. With your competence in this area, you were asked to provide the necessary guidance and assurance needed by the audit team.

Required:

(a) Evaluate the components of the governing principles of the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation, 2019, as applicable in the circumstance. (6 Marks)

(b) Discuss the requirements of the data protection framework. (9 Marks)

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Topic: Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

AAA – Nov 2016 – L3 – Q5 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

Identify steps and procedural actions auditors take under ISA 250 to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Question

In compliance with ISA 250 “Consideration of Laws and Regulations in an Audit of Financial Statements,” the auditor shall conduct the audit in a manner that gives them confidence that the client has met all legal requirements of the country in which it operates.

As the Audit Partner in charge of APB Manufacturing Plc, you are required to:

a. Identify and clarify SIX steps that ISA 250 requires of you in ascertaining that the company complies with all applicable laws and regulations. (9 Marks)
b. State and explain FOUR procedural actions you will take in the event that the company failed to comply, in material areas, with applicable laws and regulations. (6 Marks)

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Topic: Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q14 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

This question assesses knowledge of factors that weaken local auditing standards and identifies an unrelated factor.

Question

Factors that contribute to the weaknesses of local auditing standards include the following EXCEPT:
A. Standard setters being subject to political pressures
B. Having inadequate resources
C. Being insufficiently timed in response to market needs
D. Loss of investment by stakeholders
E. Having sources of fund which raise questions about their independence

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Level: Level 3

Topic: Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q9 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

This question tests understanding of the required components of IFRS-compliant financial statements.

Question

Which of the following is NOT required as part of Financial Statements that are International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) compliant?
A. Statement of financial position
B. Statement of cash flows
C. Account receivable
D. Chairman’s statement
E. Non-current assets

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Level: Level 3

Topic: Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards
Series: NOV 2013

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q3 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

This question assesses knowledge of the organizations represented on the Board of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria.

Question

Which of the following organisations has no representation on the Board of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria?
A. Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria
B. Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers
C. Nigerian Institute of Bankers
D. Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers
E. National Insurance Commission

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Level: Level 3

Topic: Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – AII – Q15 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

Identifies a major deficiency of local standards compared to IFRS in the presentation of non-current assets.

Question

One of the major deficiencies of our Local Standards over IFRS’s presentation of Non-current Assets is that our Local Standards do not recognise ……………. process.

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Topic: Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – AII – Q7 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

Defines the role of a chartered accountant reporting under CAMA and NSE listing requirements.

Question

A chartered accountant in public practice, who is engaged to report under the relevant provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, CAP. C20, LFN 2004, and the listing requirements of the Nigerian Stock Exchange is known as …………….

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Topic: Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – AII – Q4 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

Identifies the regulatory authority with which companies must file audited financial statements.

Question

The audited financial statements of every company must be filed with the ……………………

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Topic: Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q14 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

Determining criteria for immaterial information based on ISA 320.

Question

According to ISA 320, the auditor is expected to treat information as IMMATERIAL if:

A. Its omission could influence the economic decision of users based on the financial statement
B. Its misstatement could alter the decision of stakeholders based on the financial statements
C. Its omission is within the audit objective
D. Its misstatement will make an audit objective to be defeated
E. Its omission threatens the going concern of the organisation

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Topic: Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q11 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

Identifying impacts not associated with the Due Process Review in contract awarding.

Question

The impact of Due Process Review EXCLUDES:

A. Recognition of competent contractors
B. Recognition and reinstatement of rightful contract winners
C. Elimination of middlemen in contract awards
D. Elimination of doubt in the ability of the contractor
E. Elimination of businessmen in contract awards

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Topic: Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q9 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

Identifying an invalid statement about the benefits and use of IFRS.

Question

Which of the statements listed below about IFRS is invalid?

A. Multinational should benefit from a number of cost savings when using IFRS
B. Companies that wish to reach a wider group of investors will find financial statements based on IFRS acceptable in all major markets
C. Using IFRS will make it easier, though more expensive, to have secondary listing in other countries of the world
D. Using the same accounting basis provides greater comparability between companies which will lead to more efficient investment
E. The original standard setter between (1973-2000) was International Accounting Standard Committee (IASC)

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Topic: Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards
Series: NOV 2011

AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q6 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

Responsibilities and regulatory compliance of auditors conducting transnational audits.

Question

Auditors that carry out transnational audit usually belong to multinational firms and as such are:

A. Independent of the local laws and regulations
B. Not expected to operate under the professional rules of any particular country
C. Not accountable to any supervisory body
D. Expected to buy the shares of the multinational corporations to gain entry into the country
E. Operating subject to national laws and professional values in more than one country

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Topic: Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q4 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

Identifying non-deficiencies of historical cost accounting in inflation periods.

Question

The deficiencies of historical cost accounting during inflation EXCLUDE which of the following?
A. The Net Book Value of Fixed Assets is often substantially below their current value
B. The statement of financial position figure of stock reflects prices ruling at the date of purchase or manufacture rather than those current at the year end
C. Charges made in arriving at the profit do not reflect the current value of assets, which result in overstated profit in real terms
D. If the historical cost accounting profit were distributed in full, the level of operations would have to be curtailed
E. The understatement of profit and the overstatement of assets prevent meaningful calculations of profitability

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Topic: Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q3 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

Identifying non-responsibilities of directors related to accounting functions in a company.

Question

The responsibilities of the directors in relation to the accounting functions of the company fall under the following EXCEPT:
A. Safeguarding the company’s assets and preventing errors and fraud in the company
B. Defining the concept of materiality and tolerable error as a guide to the auditor
C. Ensuring that the company keeps proper accounting records as defined in the legislations
D. Setting up internal control system in the company as a standard practice
E. Preparing the financial statements to show the results of the company for the year and financial position as at year-end

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Topic: Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q1 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

Understanding conditions under which an auditor may disclose client’s confidential information.

Question

An auditor can disclose the client’s confidential information for the following reasons EXCEPT:
A. Auditor suspects that the client has committed treason
B. When there is a public duty to disclose
C. Disclosure is needed to protect the auditor’s interest
D. When the client has committed an act of felony
E. When information is formally requested by another client

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Topic: Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2011 – L3 – SB – Q2 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

Overview and impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on corporate accountability and self-regulation.

Question

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, enacted in the United States to guide and regulate the work of accountants and auditors, raised issues about the culture of self-regulation in the accounting profession.

You are required to:

(a) State the reason for its enactment and issues covered therein.
(2 Marks)

(b) State its main provisions that relate to corporate accountability.
(8 Marks)

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Topic: Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards
Series: NOV 2011

AAA – Nov 2011 – L3 – SAII – Q11 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

Definition of audit procedure statements by accountancy bodies.

Question

Statements by professional accountancy bodies stating the basic procedures to be adopted when conducting an audit assignment are called………………..

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Topic: Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards
Series: NOV 2011

AAA – Nov 2011 – L3 – SAII – Q5 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

ICAN's authority to discipline members for ethical breaches.

Question

The power of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria to initiate disciplinary action against any member who has run foul of ethical standards rests with……………………….

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Topic: Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards
Series: NOV 2011

AAA – Nov 2011 – L3 – SA – Q9 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

Identifies an entity not affecting the audit of financial statements in Nigeria.

Question

The audit of financial statements in Nigeria is not affected by ONE of the following:

A. Securities and Exchange Commission
B. Auditing Standards
C. Nigerian Accounting Standard Board
D. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
E. Auditing Exposure Drafts

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