Implementation tool for auditors: CAS 315 – Understanding the entity through internal control
This Implementation Tool for Auditors discusses specific requirements of CAS 315 that were identified through practice inspection as areas where auditors struggle to meet the requirements of CAS 315. Providing the auditor with an understanding of these common pitfalls, the tool offers an approach for appropriately identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement through understanding the entity and its environment, including the entity’s internal control.
Topics include:
- identified common pitfalls
- applicable handbook requirements
- continuous improvement tips
Related Topics
- Addressing Disclosures in the Audit of Financial Statements (Amendments to CASs 200, 210, 240, 260, 300, 315, 320, 330, 450 and 700) [Completed]
- Enhancing Audit Quality in the Public Interest: A Focus on Professional Skepticism, Quality Control, and Group Audits (Possible Amendments to CAS 200, CAS 220, CAS 315, CAS 600 and CSQC 1) [Completed]