M/s AB & Co., Chartered Accountants, have been appointed as the statutory auditors for Financial Year 2024-25 of PQ Ltd., which is a textile…

CA Intermediate · Auditing and Ethics · PYQS · May 2025
M/s AB & Co., Chartered Accountants, have been appointed as the statutory auditors for Financial Year 2024-25 of PQ Ltd., which is a textile company. Mr. X, the engagement partner, assigned the task of auditing the various items of financial statements to the articled clerks. Mr. X explained to the articled clerks that financial statement purports to present something as a whole in addition to its component details. An income statement purports to present "the results of operations," whereas the balance sheet purports to present "financial position." He further clarified that the auditor's opinion is typically directed to these overall representations. However, before formulating and providing an opinion on the overall truthfulness of these statements, the auditor must first examine the truth of various specific assertions that make up each of these statements. By evaluating these individual assertions, the auditor can then form a judgment regarding the financial statement as a whole. To verify the assertions presented in the financial statements, the auditor must perform variety of procedures. Articled clerks looking after different areas seek your advice as regards their different concerns. Based on the above facts, answer the following Q. Nos 4 to 8:
(A) (A) I & II above
(B) (B) II & III above
(C) (C) III & IV above
(D) (D) I & IV above

Suggested Answer and Working Notes:

Correct Answer: Option (B)

(B) II & III above

Topics: Audit of Items of Financial Statements

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