CA T is the statutory auditor of QRS Ltd. While performing testing of additions during the year, he wanted to verify that: All PPE (property, plant…
CA Intermediate · Auditing and Ethics · MTP · May 2025
CA T is the statutory auditor of QRS Ltd. While performing testing of additions during the year, he wanted to verify that: All PPE (property, plant and equipment) are in the name of the entity he is auditing.For all additions to land and building in particular, the auditor desires to have concrete about the ownership.CA T also wants to know whether the entity has valid legal ownership rights over the PPE, where it is kept as security for any borrowings. Advise the auditor CA T on the audit procedure to be undertaken by him to establish the Rights and Obligations of the entity over the PPE. (5 Marks)
Suggested Answer and Working Notes:
CA T should undertake the following audit procedure to establish Rights and Obligations of the entity over PPE: During the period under audit, the auditor while performing testing of additions should also verify that all PPE purchase invoices are in the name of the entity that entitles legal title of ownership to the respective entity.For all additions to land and building in particular, the auditor should check the conveyance deed/ sale deed to verify whether the entity is the legal and valid owner or not.The auditor should insist and verify the original title deeds for all immoveable properties held as at the balance sheet date.In case the entity has given such immoveable property as security for any borrowings and the original title deeds are not available with the entity, the auditor should request the entity's management for obtaining a confirmation from the respective lenders that they are holding the original title deeds of immoveable property as security.In addition, the auditor should also verify the register of charges, available with the entity to assess that any charge has been created against the PPE.
Topics: Audit of Items of Financial Statements
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