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Audit Responses

We use audit responses to address the risk of material misstatement. These further audit procedures include:

  1. Test of details
  2. Substantive analytics
  3. Test of controls

The most common risk response is a test of details, but auditors might also decide to use substantive analytics or a test of controls in certain situations. They may also combine two or more of the three options.

Regardless, responses should appropriately address the risks of material misstatement.

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Charles Hall

Charles Hall

I am a practicing CPA. I have primarily audited governments, nonprofits, and small businesses for the last forty years.

My sweet spot is governmental and nonprofit fraud prevention. I am the author of (1) Journal Entries Made Easy,  (2) The Little Book of Local Government Fraud Prevention, (3) Preparation of Financial Statements & Compilation Engagements, (4) The Why and How of Auditing, and (5) Audit Risk Assessment Made Easy. I frequently speak at continuing education events.

I consult with CPA firms, assisting them with auditing and accounting issues. Contact Charles

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