Wednesday, 19 June 2019

Audit Engagement Letter Sample


Audit Firm Name
Certified Public Accountants
Street Address
City
ABC Inc.
Street Address
City

Date
Dear sir/Madam
The purpose of this letter is to set up the basis of our operation as the auditors of ABC Inc. It also meant to outline the responsibilities of the company as well as ours in our capacity as the auditors.
This letter and appendices shall apply in respect of the statutory audit and services for the year ended 31/12/2017 and subsequent periods unless stated otherwise in writing.
Audit
Services the Auditor will provide
As the auditors of ABC Inc we have a statutory responsibility to report whether in our professional opinion the financial statements of ABC Inc give a true and fair view of the company affairs and whether they comply with the company Acts. We are going to consider the following matters in arriving in our decision.
a)      Whether ABC Inc keeps a proper accounting record.
b)      Whether the income statement and statement of financial position are in agreement with accounting records and returns.
c)      Whether we obtain all information that we consider necessary for a proper audit.
d)     Whether the statement in the directors’ report is consistent with the audited financial statements.
Audit Objectives
This letter is to confirm our acceptance as the auditors of ABC Inc. We have been asked to audit the financial statements with an objective of expressing an opinion on the same. We shall also obtain an understanding of ABC Inc’s internal control and accounting system to aid us with the same.
Audit procedures to be performed
1.         The nature and extent of our tests will vary according to our assessment of the company’s accounting and internal control systems, and may cover any aspects of the company’s operations that we consider appropriate.
2.      In addition to our report on the financial statements, we expect to provide you with a separate letter concerning any material weaknesses in accounting and internal control systems that come to our notice.
3.      We will plan our audit so that we have a reasonable expectation of detecting material misstatements in the accounts resulting from irregularities, fraud or non-compliance with law or regulations, but our examination should not be relied on to disclose all such material misstatements or fraud, errors or instances of non-compliance as may exist.


Management Responsibilities
Our audit will be conducted on the basis that the directors and those charged with governance understand that they have the following responsibility to.
a)      Maintain proper accounting records and prepare financial statements which give a true and fair view and comply with the company act.
b)      Prepare financial statements which give a fair view of the company affairs and status in accordance with international accounting standards, international accounting reporting standards and generally accepted accounting principles.
c)      To have internal controls in place to ensure that the financial statements are prepared in an environment that will ensure they are free from material misstatements.
d)     Provide us with
                                                    i.            Access to the company accounting records and information that is relevant in the preparation of the financial statements which include but not limited to records and documentations.
                                                  ii.            Additional information that might be requested.
                                                iii.            Unrestricted access to persons within ABC Inc from whom we determine necessary to obtain audit evidence from.


Timing and Fees
The audit will be contacted from the commencement date as agreed in this document till 3/4/2008. The agreed audit fee is $5,000 for the whole process. The management will also cater for any expenses that will be incurred during the performance of the audit work.
Agreement of terms
If this letter correctly expresses your understanding please sign the enclosed copy where indicated and return a copy to us.
Yours faithfully,
____________________

We agree on the terms of this letter
___________________


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