STS Associates, Chartered Accountants, conducting the audit of RPT Ltd., a listed company for the year ended 31-03-2025 is concerned with the…

The auditors, STS Associates wanted to ensure and obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the presentation and disclosure of segment information in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework by obtaining an understanding of the methods used by management in determining segment information. SA 501 guides in this regard. As per SA 501- “Audit Evidence-Specific Considerations for Selected Items”, example of matters that may be relevant when obtaining an understanding of the methods used by management in determining segment information and whether such methods are likely to result in disclosure in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework include: (i) Sales, transfers and charges between segments, and elimination of inter-segment amounts. (ii) Comparisons with budgets and other expected results, for example, operating profits as a percentage of sales. (iii) The allocation of assets and costs among segments. (iv) Consistency with prior periods, and the adequacy of the disclosures with respect to inconsistencies.