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PSA 710 - Comparatives (OBJECTIVES (To obtain sufficient appropriate audit…
PSA 710 - Comparatives
SCOPE
auditor’s responsibilities relating to comparative information in an audit of financial
statements. When the financial statements of the prior period have been audited by a predecessor auditor or were not audited, the requirements and guidance in ISA 5101 regarding opening balances also apply.
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OBJECTIVES
To obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence about whether the comparative information included in the financial statements has been presented, in all material respects, in accordance with the requirements for comparative information in the applicable financial reporting framework
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DEFINITIONS
Comparative information – The amounts and disclosures included in the financial statements in respect of one or more prior periods in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework.
Corresponding figures – Comparative information where amounts and other disclosures for the prior period are included as an integral part of the current period financial statements, and are intended to be read only in relation to the amounts and other disclosures relating to the current period (referred to as “current period figures”).
Comparative financial statements – Comparative information where amounts and other disclosures for the prior period are included for comparison with the financial statements of the current period but, if audited, are referred to in the auditor’s opinion.
REQUIREMENTS
AUDIT PROCEDURES
The auditor shall determine whether the financial statements include the comparative information required by the applicable financial reporting framework and whether such information is appropriately classified. For this purpose, the auditor shall evaluate whether:
- The comparative information agrees with the amounts and other disclosures presented in the prior period or, when appropriate, have been restated
- The accounting policies reflected in the comparative information are consistent with those applied in the current period or, if there have been changes in accounting policies, whether those changes have been properly accounted for and adequately presented and disclosed.
If the auditor becomes aware of a possible material misstatement in the comparative information while performing the current period audit, the auditor:
shall perform such additional audit procedures as are necessary in the circumstances to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to determine whether a material misstatement exists
If the auditor had audited the prior period’s financial statements, the auditor shall also follow the relevant requirements of ISA 560
If the prior period financial statements are amended, the auditor shall determine that the comparative information agrees with the amended financial statements.
The auditor shall also obtain a specific written representation regarding any restatement made to correct a material misstatement in prior period financial statements that affect the comparative information
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