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Can you explain why auditors must obtain an understanding of the clients accounting system?

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Question ajoutée par Frank Mwansa , ACCOUNTING LECTURER , FREELANCER
Date de publication: 2016/03/01
Abdul Khalique
par Abdul Khalique , Finance Manager , Value Real Estate & Construction

The auditor should review the client accounting system to gain an understanding of the flow of transaction and the specific control procedures to be able to make a preliminary evaluation and identification of these aspects of internal control on which it might be efficient and effective to rely in conducting his audit. It may be useful to trace a transaction through the accounting system to assist in understanding that system and its related internal controls.

Sohaib Khalid
par Sohaib Khalid , Accountant Officer , Alfardan Properties

because this will help the auditor to access the risk associated to the client due to software such as in appropriate calculations. 

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