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During an audit of financial statements, when should the auditor evaluate the client's internal controls?

As per CAS 315, understanding internal controls is a key part of the risk assessment process. The auditor evaluates controls to identify and assess the risks of

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Question: During an audit of financial statements, when should the auditor evaluate the client's internal controls?

Answer options:

  • Only if the client requests it.
  • Only for clients with a history of fraud. ✅ As part of the risk assessment procedures to determine the nature, timing, and extent of further audit procedures.
  • After all substantive procedures are completed.

Correct answer: As part of the risk assessment procedures to determine the nature, timing, and extent of further audit procedures.

Explanation: As per CAS 315, understanding internal controls is a key part of the risk assessment process. The auditor evaluates controls to identify and assess the risks of material misstatement, which then informs the design of further audit procedures.

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