Responses to the Assessed Risks of MaterResponses to the Assessed Risks of Material Misstatement

Responses to the Assessed Risks of Material Misstatement

1. Based on the assessed risks of material misstatement, the auditor shall determine: (Ref: Para. A52)
   1. Whether management has appropriately applied the requirements of the applicable financial reporting framework relevant to the accounting estimate; and (Ref: Para. A53‑A56)
   2. Whether the methods for making the accounting estimates are appropriate and have been applied consistently, and whether changes, if any, in accounting estimates or in the method for making them from the prior period are appropriate in the circumstances. (Ref: Para. A57‑A58)
2. In responding to the assessed risks of material misstatement, as required by ASA 330,[6] the auditor shall undertake one or more of the following, taking account of the nature of the accounting estimate: (Ref: Para. A59‑A61)
   1. Determine whether events occurring up to the date of the auditor’s report provide audit evidence regarding the accounting estimate. (Ref: Para. A62‑A67)
   2. Test how management made the accounting estimate and the data on which it is based. In doing so, the auditor shall evaluate whether: (Ref: Para. A68‑A70)
      1. The method of measurement used is appropriate in the circumstances; and (Ref: Para. A71‑A76)
      2. The assumptions used by management are reasonable in light of the measurement objectives of the applicable financial reporting framework. (Ref: Para. A77‑A83)
   3. Test the operating effectiveness of the controls over how management made the accounting estimate, together with appropriate substantive procedures. (Ref: Para. A84‑A86)
   4. Develop a point estimate or a range to evaluate management’s point estimate. For this purpose: (Ref: Para. A87‑A91)
      1. If the auditor uses assumptions or methods that differ from management’s, the auditor shall obtain an understanding of management’s assumptions or methods sufficient to establish that the auditor’s point estimate or range takes into account relevant variables and to evaluate any significant differences from management’s point estimate. (Ref: Para. A92)
      2. If the auditor concludes that it is appropriate to use a range, the auditor shall narrow the range, based on audit evidence available, until all outcomes within the range are considered reasonable. (Ref: Para. A93‑A95)
3. In determining the matters identified in paragraph 12 of this Auditing Standard or in responding to the assessed risks of material misstatement in accordance with paragraph 13 of this Auditing Standard, the auditor shall consider whether specialised skills or knowledge in relation to one or more aspects of the accounting estimates are required in order to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence. (Ref: Para. A96‑A101)