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ASC 606
Revenue Recognition — 5-step model, performance obligations
ASC 842
Lease Accounting — right-of-use asset on balance sheet
ASC 350
Goodwill — annual impairment testing, quantitative / qualitative
IFRS 15
Revenue — converged with ASC 606, minor disclosure differences
ISA 240
Fraud — auditor responsibilities in financial statement audits
Accounting standards and policy research
Look up accounting standards, audit procedures, and compliance requirements.
Look up GAAP standards for: revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting, goodwill impairment, and required disclosures
Found standards: ASC 606 revenue principles, ASC 842 lease requirements, annual impairment testing, consolidation rules.
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ASC 606 Step 1
Identify contract — must have commercial substance and enforceable rights
ASC 842 Lessee
Recognize right-of-use asset + lease liability for all leases > 12 months
ASC 350 Goodwill
Annual impairment test at reporting unit level — qualitative screen first
ASC 810 Consolidation
Consolidate variable interest entities where primary beneficiary
Financial statement analysis and fraud detection
Analyze financial statements for anomalies, errors, and fraud indicators.
Analyze financial statements: unusual ratios, unexplained variances, related-party transactions, and fraud risk indicators
Found anomalies: revenue increased 47% YoY but accounts receivable flat (risk), 3 large related-party transactions undisclosed.
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Revenue / AR Ratio
47% revenue growth, AR unchanged — possible channel stuffing or premature recognition
Related-Party Disclosures
3 transactions totaling $2.8M — not disclosed in related-party footnote
Cash Conversion
Net income $4.2M vs operating CF $1.1M — poor earnings quality
Expense Ratios
SG&A in line with prior year — no unusual accrual reversal detected
Industry benchmarking and practice research
Research industry accounting practices and financial benchmarks.
Research accounting practices for [industry]: common treatments, industry metrics, and best practices for [topic]
Found practices: industry standard depreciation methods, typical R&D capitalization rates, peer benchmarks for margins and ratios.
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MetricPeer medianClient
R&D Capitalization %18%34%
Gross Margin71%71%
Deferred Revenue Days75 days140 days
SBC % of Revenue10%9.3%
2 metrics outside peer range — warrant further audit procedures
Internal controls assessment
Evaluate internal control design and operating effectiveness.
Assess internal controls: segregation of duties, approval authorizations, reconciliation processes, and control effectiveness gaps
Assessed controls: approval matrix adequate, reconciliations timely, but lacking control over journal entries and need monitoring enhancements.
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Journal Entry Controls
No monitoring over manual top-side entries — design deficiency
Segregation of Duties
AP + AR combined in 2 of 4 subsidiaries
Approval Matrix
Tested 25 purchases — 0 exceptions, controls operating effectively
Bank Reconciliations
Completed monthly, CFO review within 5 business days
Audit documentation and reporting
Generate audit documentation, workpapers, and compliance reports.
Create audit report: management assertion evaluation, control testing results, substantive testing findings, and audit recommendations
Generated audit documentation: control design assessment, test results summary, risk ratings, management letter items, and conclusion.
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AreaFindingRisk
RevenueRelated-party disclosures incompleteHigh
IT ControlsJournal entry monitoring absentHigh
ProcurementApproval matrix operating effectivelyLow
CashReconciliations timely and completeLow
4 findings documented · management response due 30 days
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GAAP/IFRS standards
Look up accounting standards for [topic]: ASC section, scope, measurement, and disclosure requirements
Audit procedures
Look up audit procedures for [transaction]: risk assessment, control testing, and substantive procedures
Financial analysis
Analyze [company] financial statements: unusual ratios, variances, related-party transactions, and fraud indicators
Risk assessment
Assess audit risks: internal control gaps, management override risks, and fraud risk factors for [entity]
Industry benchmarks
Research [industry] accounting practices: standard methods, typical ratios, and peer performance benchmarks
Audit report
Generate audit documentation: test results summary, findings, risk ratings, and management letter recommendations
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Audit planning and risk assessment
Plan audit, assess risks, evaluate controls, and design audit procedures.
Financial statement audit execution
Test controls, perform substantive procedures, and identify exceptions.
Audit reporting and recommendations
Wrap up audit, document findings, and communicate results.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I use Library Docs for accounting standards research?
Search for specific ASC/IFRS topics (e.g., ASC 606 for revenue, ASC 842 for leases). Library Docs shows scope, recognition criteria, measurement, and disclosure requirements.
What financial statement anomalies should I investigate?
Red flags: account balances unexpectedly flat while related accounts change, unusual ratios vs. historical or peers, large round-dollar transactions, related-party dealings.
What is the difference between control testing and substantive testing?
Control testing: evaluate whether controls prevent/detect errors (design and operating effectiveness). Substantive testing: directly test transactions/balances for material misstatement.
Where can I find audit standards and procedures?
Library Docs contains AS (PCAOB) and AU-C (AICPA) auditing standards. Search for audit procedures, documentation requirements, and reporting standards for your jurisdiction.
How should I assess fraud risk in my audit planning?
Consider: management override risk, incentives/pressures, opportunities (weak controls), rationalization (tone). Interview management. Review complex/unusual transactions. Assess journal entry controls.
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