Auditing Standard ASA 101 Preamble to AUASB Standards
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A11. AUASB Standards are:
(a) neutral with respect to the sector and size of the entity subject to the engagement; and
(b) intended to be applied, as appropriate, to all audit, review, assurance and related service engagements conducted by an external firm in both the public and private sectors.
A12. The AUASB generally does not set industry or sector specific standards but may from time to time produce industry or sector specific guidance materials. Where necessary, entity sector and size considerations are included, and identified, in the body of the relevant AUASB Standard.
A13. AUASB Standards do not take into account any specific circumstances affecting entities that are subject to the engagement.
Public Sector Engagements
A14. AUASB Standards are relevant to engagements in the public sector. When appropriate, additional considerations specific to public sector entities are included within the “Application and Other Explanatory Material” section of each standard.
A15. The responsibilities of public sector assurance practitioners may be affected by the mandate applying to the engagement, or by obligations on public sector entities arising from law, regulation or other authority (such as ministerial directives, government policy requirements, or resolutions of the legislature), which may encompass a broader scope than an engagement in accordance with the AUASB Standards. These additional responsibilities are not dealt with in the AUASB Standards. They may be dealt with in guidance developed by government audit agencies[24].