Description : It is essential that users regard CPA firms as: a. Competent. b. Unbiased. c. Technically proficient. d. All of the above
Last Answer : All of the above
Description : Which of the following statements is true when the CPA has been engaged to do an attestation engagement? a. The CPA firm is engaged and paid by the client; therefore, the firm has primary responsibility ... . d. As long as CPA firms are competent, it is not required that they remain unbiased.
Last Answer : The CPA firm is engaged and paid by the client, but the primary beneficiaries of the audit are the statement users
Description : Which of the following does not constitute a practice of accountancy? a. A person holding out himself as one skilled in the knowledge, science and practice of accounting and as a qualified person ... d. A person is appointed as a marketing director of a government owned and controlled corporation.
Last Answer : A person is appointed as a marketing director of a government owned and controlled corporation.
Description : A CPA is in public accounting practice when he/she a. Holds, or is appointed to, in an accounting professional group in government or in a government-owned and/or controlled ... advisory services, accounting aspect of finance, business law, taxation, and other technically related subjects
Last Answer : Represents his/her clients before government agencies on tax and other matters related to accounting
Description : Richard, CPA, performs accounting services for Norton Corporation. Norton wishes to offer shares to the public and asks Richard to audit the financial statements. Richard refers Norton to Cruz, CPA, who is more ... a. Only Richard b. Both Richard and Cruz c. Only Cruz d. Neither Richard nor Cruz
Last Answer : Both Richard and Cruz
Description : No matter competent a CPA may be, his opinion on financial statements will be of little value to those who rely upon him unless he: a. Maintains his independence. b. Maintains professional competence. c. Maintains a program of continuing education. d. Serves his clients with professional concern.
Last Answer : Maintains his independence
Description : The primary purpose of an independent financial statement audit is to a. Provide a basis for assessing management's performance b. Comply with government regulatory requirements c. Assure ... users with an unbiased opinion about the fairness of information reported in the financial statements
Last Answer : Provide users with an unbiased opinion about the fairness of information reported in the financial statements
Description : In which circumstance is a CPA firm's independence most likely to be impaired? a. An individual on the audit has a close relative who is a receptionist for the client. b. The father of ... of the office's compensation is affected by office profitability, a portion of which arises from this audit
Last Answer : The spouse of a staff member on the audit has an immaterial common stock investment in the audit client
Description : This is the traditional service provided by CPA firms. a. Tax services b. Compilation c. Reviews d. Audits
Last Answer : Audits
Description : In which circumstance is a CPA firm's independence most likely to be impaired? a. An individual on the audit has a close relative who is a receptionist for the client. b. The father of ... of the office's compensation is affected by office profitability, a portion of which arises from this audit.
Last Answer : The spouse of a staff member on the audit has an immaterial common stock investment in the audit client.
Description : It involves a study or evaluation of the quality of audit of financial statements through a review of quality control measures established by on CPA firms and individual CPAs in public practice to ... standards and practices a. External audit b. Compliance audit c. Peer review d. Quality review
Last Answer : Quality review
Description : In connection with the element of professional development, a CPA firm's system of quality control should ordinarily provide that all personnel a. Possess judgment, motivation, and adequate ... review directives. d. Have the knowledge required to enable them to fulfill responsibilities assigned.
Last Answer : Have the knowledge required to enable them to fulfill responsibilities assigned.
Description : Which of the following activities is not prohibited for the CPA firm's attestation service clients? a. Referral fees on audit jobs. b. Competitive bidding on audit jobs. c. Contingent fees on audit jobs. d. Commissions for obtaining client services on audit jobs
Last Answer : Competitive bidding on audit jobs
Description : Solicitation consists of the various means that CPA firms use to engage new clients. Which one-of the following would not be an example of solicitation? a. Advertisements in the yellow pages ... prospective clients to lunch. d. Offering seminars on current tax law changes to potential clients.
Last Answer : Accepting new clients that approach the firm
Description : Which of the following activities is not prohibited for the CPA firm's attestation service clients? a. Competitive bidding on audit jobs. b. Contingent fees on audit jobs. c. Commissions for obtaining client services on audit jobs. d. Referral fees on audit jobs.
Description : Solicitation consists of the various means that CPA firms use to engage new clients. Which one-of the following would not be an example of solicitation? a. Accepting new clients that approach the ... current tax law changes to potential clients. d. Advertisements in the yellow pages of a phone book
Description : A violation of the ethical standards would most likely have occurred when a CPA a. Made arrangement with a bank to collect notes issued by a client in payment of fees due. b. Joined an ... bookkeeping firm's practice of monthly write-ups for a percentage of fees received over a three-year period
Last Answer : Issued an unqualified opinion on the 2006 financial statements when fees for the 2005 audit were unpaid
Description : In pursuing a CPA firm's quality control objectives, a CPA firm may maintain records indicating which partners or employees of the CPA firm were previously employed by the CPA firm's clients. Which ... to satisfy? a. Monitoring. b. Human resources. c. Ethical requirements. d. Engagement performance
Last Answer : Ethical requirements.
Description : The criteria for evaluating quantitative information vary. For example, in the audit of historical financial statements by CPA firms, the criteria are usually: a. Generally accepted auditing ... Regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission d. Regulations of the Bureau of Internal Revenue
Last Answer : Acceptable financial reporting framework
Description : A violation of the ethical standards would most likely have occurred when a CPA a. Made arrangement with a bank to collect notes issued by a client in payment of fees due. b. Joined an accounting ... firm's practice of monthly write-ups for a percentage of fees received over a three-year period.
Last Answer : Issued an unqualified opinion on the 2010 financial statements when fees for the 2009 audit were unpaid
Description : The criteria for evaluating quantitative information vary. For example, in the case of an independent audit of financial statements by CPA firms, the criteria are usually the: a. ... Financial Reporting Standards c. National Internal Revenue Code d. Securities and Exchange Commission Regulations
Last Answer : Philippine Financial Reporting Standards
Description : In determining the scope and nature of services to be performed in public practice, a CPA firm should a. Have in place internal control procedures b. Only perform accounting related services c. ... that the performance of all services is consistent with the firm's members' role as professionals
Last Answer : Determine that the performance of all services is consistent with the firm's members' role as professionals
Description : When the users of financial statements have confidence in the independence of the CPA, it is referred to as in independence in a. Fact. b. Appearance. c. Conduct. d. Tota
Last Answer : Appearance
Description : Special/temporary permit may be issued by the Board to the following persons except: a. A foreign CPA engaged as a professor or lecturer in the fields essential to accountancy education in ... of accountancy and his/her service is essential for the advancement of accountancy in the Philippines
Last Answer : A foreign CPA who can prove that the country of which he or she is a citizen admits citizens of the Philippines to the practice of the same profession without restriction
Description : The attest function: a. Is an essential part of every engagement performed by a CPA. b. Includes the preparation of a written report of the CPA's conclusion. c. Requires a complete review ... under examination. d. Requires a review of a sample of transactions during the period under examination.
Last Answer : Includes the preparation of a written report of the CPA's conclusion
Description : The network firms are required to be independent of the client a. For assurance engagements provided to an audit client. b. For assurance engagements provided to clients that are not audit clients, ... the assurance report is expressly restricted for use by identified users. d. All of the above
Last Answer : For assurance engagements provided to an audit client
Description : The network firms are required to be independent of the client a. For assurance engagements provided to an audit client. b. For assurance engagements provided to clients that are not audit clients, ... whenthe assurance report is expressly restricted for use by identified users. d. All of the above
Last Answer : For assurance engagements provided to an audit client.
Description : Which of the following best describes the passing of confidential information from a client to its auditor? The information: a. Should in no circumstances be conveyed to third parties. b. Is not ... d. Should be conveyed to the public if it affects the "correctness" of the financial statement
Last Answer : Is not legally protected and can be subpoenaed by a competent cour
Description : The principle professional competence and due care imposes which of the following obligations on professional accountants? a. To maintain professional knowledge and skill at the level required to ensure that a ... , conflict of interest or undue influence of others. d. To be fair and truthful.
Last Answer : To maintain professional knowledge and skill at the level required to ensure that a client or employer receives competent professional service.
Description : An audit process is a well-defined methodology for organizing an audit to ensure that a. The evidence gathered is both sufficient and competent. b. All appropriate audit objectives are specified. c. All appropriate audit objectives are met. d. All of these
Last Answer : All of these
Description : Which of the following best describes the passing of confidential information from a client to its auditor? The information: a. Should in no circumstances be conveyed to third parties. b. Is not ... d. Should be conveyed to the public if it affects the "correctness" of the financial statements
Last Answer : Is not legally protected and can be subpoenaed by a competent court.
Description : Which of the following is not one of the requirements before accepting an assurance engagement? a. The practitioner should be competent and independent. b. The responsible party and the intended ... subject matter is identifiable and in the form that can be subjected to evidence gathering procedures
Last Answer : The responsible party and the intended user of assurance report should be from different organizations
Description : The following statements relate to the RA 9298. Which statement is true? a. The Professional Regulation Commission has the authority to remove any member of the Board of Accountancy for ... of Accountancy may order the reinstatement of a CPA whose certificate of registration has been revoked.
Last Answer : No person shall be appointed as a member of the Board of Accountancy unless he has been in the practice of accountancy for at least 10 years, among others
Description : A CPA establishes quality control policies and procedures for deciding whether to accept a new client or continue to perform services for a current client. The primary purpose ... resulting from failure to detect irregularities in client financial statements association with clients whose
Last Answer : To minimize the likelihood of association with clients whose management lacks integrity
Description : Which of the following best describes the purpose of the engagement letter? a. The engagement letter conveys to management the detailed steps to be applied in the audit process. b. The engagement letter ... be signed by both the client and the CPA and should be used only for independent audits
Last Answer : By clearly defining the nature of the engagement, the engagement letter helps avoid and resolve misunderstandings between CPA and client regarding the precise nature of the work to be performed and the type of report to be issued
Description : When a CPA is approached to perform an audit for the first time, the CPA should make inquiries of the predecessor auditor. This is a necessary procedure because the predecessor may be able to provide ... 's work should be utilized. d. Whether the company follows the policy of rotating its auditors.
Last Answer : Whether the engagement should be accepted.
Description : For which of the following services is a CPA professional not required to be independent? a. Tax returns preparation b. Audits of historical financial statements c. Review engagement d. Examination of a forecast
Last Answer : Tax returns preparation
Description : For which of the following services is a CPA professional required to be independent? a. Audits of historical financial statements b. Review services c. Examination of prospective financial statements d. All of the above
Description : Similar to auditors in the CPA realm, internal auditors also strive to possess: a. Independence b. Competence c. Objectivity d. All of the above
Description : Jessie Cruz, CPA, forgot to test a client’s assessment of goodwill impairment during an audit. Such an act is probably an example of: a. Due diligence b. Reckless professional behavior c. Ordinary negligence d. Fraud
Last Answer : Ordinary negligence
Description : A CPA firm is considered independent when it performs which of the following services for a publicly traded audit client? a. Serving as a member of the client's board of directors. b. ... approved by the board of directors. d. Determining which accounting policies will be adopted by the client
Last Answer : Tax return preparation as approved by the board of directors.
Description : A CPA is criminally liable if he a. Refuses to turn over the schedules or working papers prepared by the client staff to the client. b. Performs an audit in a negligent manner. c. Intentionally ... be stated in a financial statement. d. Was not able to submit the audited financial statements on time
Last Answer : Intentionally allows an omission of a material fact required to be stated in a financial statement
Description : Which of the following partners is least likely to be considered a "covered member" for purposes of rendering assurance service to of Company A, a nonaudit client, performed by the ... assurance engagement in previous years, but currently has no responsibilities with respect to the engagement
Last Answer : A partner in the Cebu office of the CPA firm who maintains a small, immaterial investment in Company A.
Description : The term "accountant" has been used by Auditing and Assurance Standards Council to refer to a CPA in public practice who is engaged to: a. Audit financial statements. b. Review financial statements. c. Apply agreed-upon procedures. d. Compile financial statements
Last Answer : Compile financial statements
Description : The type of assurance that is provided by the CPA on a compilation report is: a. Limited assurance. b. No assurance. c. Low assurance. d. Negative assurance
Last Answer : No assurance
Description : Which of the following is incorrect regarding a compilation engagement? a. The CPA uses his auditing expertise to collect, classify and summarize financial information. b. The CPA should exercise due ... . d. The procedures performed do not enable the accountant to express any form of assurance.
Last Answer : The CPA uses his auditing expertise to collect, classify and summarize financial information
Description : A CPA firm would be reasonably assured of meeting its responsibility to provide professional services that conform with professional standards by: a. Maintaining an attitude of independence in its ... c. Having an appropriate a system of quality control. d. Continuing professional education.
Last Answer : Having an appropriate a system of quality contro
Description : .Prior to beginning the field work on a new audit engagement in which a CPA does not possess expertise in the industry in which the client operates, the CPA should a. Reduce audit risk by lowering ... the industry. d. Obtain a knowledge of matters that relates to the nature of the entity's business
Last Answer : Obtain a knowledge of matters that relates to the nature of the entity's business