LMN Ltd., a mid-sized manufacturing company, generates revenue primarily through the sale of consumer electronics in domestic and international…
CA Intermediate · Auditing and Ethics · PYQS · May 2025
LMN Ltd., a mid-sized manufacturing company, generates revenue primarily through the sale of consumer electronics in domestic and international market. The company reported sales of 2 crores in the Financial Year 2024-25. The company generates revenue through sale of standard electronics devices, customized product orders with specific delivery terms and extended warranties and after-sales services. The auditor has to verify that all sales are accurately measured as per applicable accounting standards and correctly journalized, summarized and posted in the financial statements, Explain the audit procedures to ensure the same. (5 Marks)
Suggested Answer and Working Notes:
The auditor will apply the following audit procedures to verify that all sales are accurately measured as per applicable accounting standards and correctly journalised, summarised, and posted in the financial statements are: Trace a few transactions from inception to completion. (Examination in depth)Eg: Take few sales transaction, and check from the receipt of sales order to the payment of receivable balance, every underlying document to ensure if it is properly recorded at every stage and measured accurately taking into consideration all the incentives, discounts, if any. The recognition shall be according to the revenue recognition policy of the entity.If the client is engaged in export sales, then compliance with AS 11 shall be ensured.Auditor must understand client's operations and related GAAP issues e.g. point of sale revenue recognition vs. percentage of completion, wherever applicable.Compare the rate of sales affected with related parties and review them for collectability, as well as whether they were properly authorised and the value of such transactions were reasonable and at arm's length.
Topics: Audit of Items of Financial Statements
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