Category Archives: Audit & Assurance

Q16.13 What is audit and assurance in accounting ?

Audit and Assurance in Accounting Website link Audit and Assurance in Accounting: Audit and assurance are two important components of accounting that provide confidence and credibility to financial information. Audit: An audit is an independent examination of an organization’s financial statements, systems, processes, and controls to ensure that they are accurate, complete, and in compliance… Read More »

What is negative assurance audit ?

Negative assurance audit It also known as limited assurance audit, is a type of assurance engagement where the auditor provides a negative assurance opinion on a specific aspect of an entity’s financial statements or other information. Unlike a positive assurance opinion where the auditor provides a statement of assurance, in a negative assurance audit, the… Read More »

Audit Level: What level of assurance does an audit provide ?

Audit Level An audit provides a high level of assurance on the financial statements of an entity. The purpose of an audit is to express an opinion on whether the financial statements are prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework. The auditor collects adequate and relevant audit evidence to… Read More »

Audit for insurance companies?

Audit for Insurance Companies   Audit for insurance companies involves conducting a comprehensive examination of their financial statements, operations, and internal controls to assess their compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices. The audit process for insurance companies typically includes the following key aspects: 1. Financial Statement Audit: The auditor examines the insurance… Read More »

What is limited assurance audit ?

Limited assurance audit Limited assurance audit also known as a review engagement, is a type of assurance engagement where the auditor provides a moderate level of assurance on the financial statements of an entity. It is less extensive than a full audit but provides more assurance than a compilation engagement. In a process, the auditor… Read More »

Who audits auditors in India?

Auditors in India Auditors in India, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, established in accordance with the Chartered Accountants Act of 1949, assumes the role of the authoritative governing body entrusted with the regulation of the auditing profession in India. Under its jurisdiction, the ICAI oversees and maintains standards, ensuring the proper conduct and… Read More »

16.21 Audit and Assurance: Is assurance is audit?

Audit and Assurance   Audit and Assurance  are related concepts but are not the same thing. Assurance is a broader term that encompasses various activities aimed at providing confidence to stakeholders regarding the reliability, accuracy, and compliance of information. It involves evaluating and expressing an opinion or conclusion on a subject matter, which could be… Read More »

What is audit assurance services?

      User Intent Users searching for “Audit Assurance Services” want to understand what it is, its applications, benefits, limitations, and how it compares with related services. This article provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to help readers grasp the subject comprehensively. Introduction In the world of finance and business, accuracy and reliability are essential.… Read More »

What is audit assurance engagement?

Compliance audit   Compliance audit, An audit assurance engagement is a distinct task performed by auditors to ensure the integrity and dependability of financial statements or other financial information. It involves conducting an independent examination and evaluation of an organization’s financial records, internal controls, and relevant documentation to express an opinion on the accuracy and completeness… Read More »

What is non audit assurance engagement?

Non-Audit   A non-audit assurance engagement pertains to a task carried out by professionals, such as accountants or auditors, with the aim of providing assurance regarding different aspects of an organization’s operations or financial information that are not specifically related to the audit of financial statements. Unlike an audit assurance engagement, which focuses on financial… Read More »