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Q1. Explain depreciation and Amortization
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Depreciation is the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over their useful life, while amortization is the allocation of the cost of intangible assets over their useful life.
• Depreciation is used for tangible assets like buildings, machinery, vehicles, etc.

• Amortization is used for intangible assets like patents, copyrights, trademarks, etc.

• Both depreciation and amortization help in spreading out the cost of an asse...read more
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Q2. What is auditing why do we do it
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Auditing is the process of examining financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Auditing helps to detect and prevent fraud and errors in financial statements.

• It provides assurance to stakeholders that the financial information is reliable.

• Auditing is required by law for publicly traded companies to protect investors.

• It helps improve internal controls and operational efficiency.

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Q3. What is professional scepticism
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Professional scepticism is the attitude of doubting and questioning information, evidence, and assumptions in auditing to ensure objectivity and thoroughness.
• Professional scepticism involves maintaining a questioning mindset throughout the audit process.

• Auditors should not automatically accept information provided by the client, but instead critically evaluate and verify it.

• It is essential for auditors to remain indepe...read more
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Q4. Contents of financial Statements
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Financial statements include balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and statement of changes in equity.
• Balance sheet shows assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time.

• Income statement shows revenues, expenses, and net income over a period of time.

• Cash flow statement shows cash inflows and outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities.

• Statement of changes in equity shows cha...read more
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Q5. What are the responsibility of the Auditor
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The responsibilities of an Auditor include examining financial records, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and providing accurate and unbiased reports.
• Examining financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations

• Providing accurate and unbiased reports to stakeholders

• Identifying and reporting any discrepancies or fraud

• Communicating findings and recommendations to
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Q6. What is cash flow statement
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Cash flow statement is a financial report that shows the inflows and outflows of cash in a business over a specific period of time.
• It provides insights into a company's liquidity and ability to meet its financial obligations.

• Consists of three main sections: operating activities, investing activities, and financing activities.

• Helps investors and analysts assess the financial health of a company.

• Example: Cash flow from o...read more
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Q7. What are the reconciling items in BRS
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Reconciling items in a Bank Reconciliation Statement (BRS) are differences between the bank statement and the company's records.
• Outstanding checks: Checks issued by the company but not yet presented for payment by the recipient.

• Deposits in transit: Cash or checks received by the company but not yet recorded by the bank.

• Bank errors: Mistakes made by the bank in recording transactions.

• Interest earned: Interest income ear...read more
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Q8. What are the rules for debit and credit
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Debits and credits are used in double-entry accounting to record financial transactions.
• Debits increase assets and expenses, and decrease liabilities and revenues.

• Credits increase liabilities and revenues, and decrease assets and expenses.

• Debits are recorded on the left side of an account, while credits are recorded on the right side.

• The accounting equation must always balance, with total debits equaling total credits.
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Q1. Golden rules of Accounting
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The golden rules of accounting are basic principles that guide the process of recording financial transactions.
• The golden rules include: Debit what comes in, Credit what goes out; Debit the receiver, Credit the giver; Debit expenses and losses, Credit income and gains.

• These rules help ensure that financial transactions are accurately recorded and classified in the accounting system.

• For example, when a company receives ...read more
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Q1. What is audit procedure
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Q1. Types of audit risks
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Audit risks include inherent risk, control risk, and detection risk.
• Inherent risk: risk of material misstatement without considering internal controls

• Control risk: risk that internal controls will not prevent or detect material misstatements

• Detection risk: risk that audit procedures will not detect material misstatements

• Examples: Inherent risk - complexity of transactions, Control risk - ineffective segregation of duti
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Q2. What is materiality and PM?
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Materiality and PM refer to the concept of significance in auditing, with materiality being the threshold for financial information to be considered important and PM being the performance materiality set below materiality.
• Materiality is the threshold at which financial information becomes significant enough to influence the decisions of users of the financial statements.

• Performance materiality (PM) is set below materia...read more
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