Audit Data Analytics To Traditional Procedures Mapping Document
Audit Data Analytics To Traditional Procedures Mapping Document
Map
I. Purpose
The purpose of this mapping document is to illustrate what tools and applications are available today that can help to facilitate
The mapping document also aligns general, traditional audit procedures to the (1) industry they cover (if applicable), (2) releva
(4) phase of the audit, (5) applicable auditing standard, (6) significant account being tested, (7) relevant audit data standard do
mapping document also links to examples found in the AICPA's Guide to Audit Data Analytics.
Title Overview
Tab #1 Introduction Discusses the purpose of the document.
day that can help to facilitate the automation of certain traditional audit procedures.
over (if applicable), (2) relevant audit assertions, (3) type of procedure being performed,
evant audit data standard document, and (8) example tool or application that could help to perform that particular procedure. The
d to provide illustrative information with respect to the subject matter covered. It does not establish standards or preferred practices.
chnical committees or the AICPA board of directors and does not represent an official opinion or position of the AICPA. It is provided with t
r professional service. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be soug
responsibility for, the content or application of the material contained herein and expressly disclaim all liability for any damages arising ou
tools mentioned are referenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the AICPA. Also note that the auditing stand
dit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted, and additional standards may need to be considered in order to comply with requirem
I. Notice to Readers
This Audit Data Analytics to Audit Procedures mapping document (mapping document) is designed to provide illustrative infor
AICPA staff and has not been considered or acted upon by senior technical committees or the AICPA board of directors and doe
and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assis
representations, warranties, or guarantees about, and assume no responsibility for, the content or application of the material c
on such material. Please note that the audit data analytic vendor tools mentioned are referenced as examples only. They are n
"Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the s
* Please note that this document is not intended to be all-encompassing. If you rely on system-generated reports and d
You may also need to perform procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the data provided by the entity in
** Please note that the auditing standard linked to each "Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guid
Additional auditing standards should be reviewed and consulted throughout the audit process.
*** Please note that the audit data analytics are referenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with
**** The assertions tested are a function of the actual audit procedures performed. Auditors may reach different conclusio
* Industry
Traditional Audit Procedures
a. Obtain the entity's financial statements for the prior 3–5 years in
order to review trends and any inconsistencies. Obtain the financial
statements of the respective peer companies over the last 3–5 years General
and compare.
a. Obtain the entity's financial statements for the prior 3–5 years in
order to review trends and any inconsistencies. Obtain the financial
statements of the respective peer companies over the last 3–5 years General
and compare.
Obtain and review a listing of journal entries made during the period
2 and perform audit procedures to determine the completeness of the General
population.
Cash:
Marketable Securities:
Accounts Receivable:
Determine the size of the sample and document the rationale for the
method used to select the sample in the working papers. Examine
2 subsequent cash receipts, shipping records, sales contracts, and General
other evidence to verify the validity of accounts receivable for which
replies to confirmation requests are unsatisfactory or were not
obtained, or as part of supporting year-end receivables balances.
If accounts are verified at an interim date, review the “roll-forward”
of activity from the interim date to the balance sheet date in a
manner responsive to our risk assessment and compare level of
3 activity for the current period with prior periods. Investigate unusual General
items; consider confirming (at the balance sheet date) significant
new accounts and those accounts with significant increases or
decreases between the interim date and the balance sheet date.
Inventory:
a. The client’s personnel are complying with the instructions for General
taking inventory.
Impairment Testing:
Intercompany:
Review and examine support for rentals under operating leases and
for significant charges to repairs, maintenance, and other expense
3 General
accounts to determine if they should be capitalized as property,
plant, and equipment.
Review and examine support for rentals under operating leases and
for significant charges to repairs, maintenance, and other expense
3 General
accounts to determine if they should be capitalized as property,
plant, and equipment.
Accounts Payable:
Agree the accounts payable sub-ledger to the general ledger control
1 General
account and investigate large and unusual reconciling items.
Perform cut-off tests for goods and services received as well as for
3 supplier credit memos to ensure that transactions are completely General
recorded in the correct period.
Income Taxes:
Debt:
5 Obtain summary of lease and rent contracts and determine whether General
they have been correctly categorized, based on lease terms, (for
example, operating or finance lease) in the financial statements.
Equity:
ystem-generated reports and data, you will need to establish a basis for what ITGCs will be reviewed and how they will be tested.
e data provided by the entity in order to rely upon it for audit procedures. This goes beyond the scope of this current document.
ncluded to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted.
rs may reach different conclusions about the relevant assertions tested based upon the procedures performed.
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Audit Assertion or Type of Procedure Phase of Audit
Objective of the Procedure
Risk Assessment Risk Assessment Planning
Planning and
Risk Assessment Risk Assessment Year-End Procedures
Completeness, Accuracy,
Existence, Valuation Substantive Interim & Year-End
& Occurrence
Existence
Completeness
Accuracy Substantive Interim & Year-End
Valuation
Rights & Obligations
Presentation & Disclosure
Existence
Completeness
Accuracy Substantive Interim & Year-End
Valuation
Rights & Obligations
Presentation & Disclosure
Existence
Completeness
Accuracy Substantive Year-End
Valuation
Presentation & Disclosure
Existence
Completeness Substantive Interim & Year-End
Valuation
Rights & Obligations
Existence
Completeness Substantive Interim & Year-End
Valuation
Rights & Obligations
Existence
Completeness & Accuracy Substantive Interim & Year-End
Rights & Obligations
Presentation and Disclosure
Existence
Completeness & Accuracy Roll forward Year-End
Valuation
Existence
Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
Existence
Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
Existence
Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
Existence
Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
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Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
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Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
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Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
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Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
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Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
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Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
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Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
Existence
Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
Existence
Rights & Obligations Roll forward Year-End
Completeness
Existence
Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
Existence
Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
Existence
Completeness & Accuracy Substantive Interim & Year-End
Valuation
standard noted.
edures performed.
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AICPA Statements on PCAOB Standards
Auditing Standards
AS 2101Audit Planning
Par. .12 of AU-C sec. 315,Understanding the Entity and Its Environmentand Assessing the Risks of MaterialMisstatement
AS 2101Audit Planning
Par. .13 of AU-C sec. 315, Understanding the Entity and Its Environment and Assessing the Risks of Material Misstatement
AS 2101Audit Planning
Par. .15 of AU-C sec. 315,Understanding the Entity and Its Environmentand Assessing the Risks of MaterialMisstatement
Par. .06a of AU-C sec. 315,Understanding the Entity and Its Environmentand Assessing the Risks of MaterialMisstatement
Par. .19f of AU-C sec. 315,Understanding the Entity and Its Environment and Assessing the Risks of Material Misstatement (Con
Par. .21 of AU-C sec. 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Responseto Assessed Risks and Evaluating the AuditEvidence Obtained
Only relevant to integrated audits: Par. .24–.25 of AU-C sec. 940, An Audit of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting That Is In
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Par. .A17 of AU-C sec. 500, Audit Evidence AS 2401Consideration of Fraud in a Financial Statement Audit
Par. .19 and .A51 of AU-C sec. 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risk and Evaluating the AuditEvidenc
Par. .21 AU-C sec. 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Evidence Obtained
Par. .19 and .A51 of AU-C sec. 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Eviden
AU-C sec. 505,External Confirmations AS 2503Auditing Derivative Instruments, Hedging Activities, and Investments in Sec
Par. .20 and .A51 of AU-C sec. 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Eviden
AS 2310The Confirmation Process
Par. .A58 of AU-C sec. 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Evidence Obta
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Par. .15 of AU-C sec. 501,Audit Evidence—Specific Considerations for Selected Items
AS 2510Auditing Inventories
AS 2510Auditing Inventories
Par. .19 and .A51 of AU-C sec. 330,Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Eviden
AS 2510Auditing Inventories
Par. .12, .23, and .A60 of AU-C sec. 501,Audit Evidence—Specific Considerations for Selected Items
AS 2301The Auditor's Responses to the Risks of Material Misstatement
Par. .19 and .A51 of AU-C sec. 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Eviden
Par. .19 and .A51 of AU-C sec. 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Eviden
AU-C section 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Evidence Obtained
Par. .A13, .A14, .04, and .05 of AU-C sec. 501, Audit Evidence—Specific Considerations for Selected Items
AU-C section 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Evidence Obtained
Par. .19–.20 and .A51 of AU-C sec. 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Ev
AU-C section 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Evidence Obtained
AU-C section 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Evidence Obtained
AU-C section 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Evidence Obtained
AU-C section 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Evidence Obtained
Par. .A7 of AU-C sec. 540, Auditing Accounting Estimates Including Fair Value Accounting Estimates, and Related Disclosures
Par. .19 and .A51 of AU-C sec. 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Eviden
AU-C section 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Evidence Obtained
AU-C section 540,Auditing Accounting Estimates,Including Fair Value Accounting Estimates, and Related Disclosures
Par. .21 of AU-C sec. 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Evidence Obtained
Par. .21 of AU-C sec. 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Evidence Obtain
Par. .19 and .A51 of AU-C sec. 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Eviden
Par. .19 and .A51 of AU-C sec. 330, PerformingThis
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Various Audit Data Standard - General LedgerAudit Data Standard - Base Standard
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Various Audit Data Standard - General LedgerAudit Data Standard - Base Standard
Cash Audit Data Standard - General LedgerAudit Data Standard - Base Standard
Accounts Receivable Audit Data Standard - Order to Cash Audit Data Standard - Base Standard
Accounts Receivable Audit Data Standard - Order to Cash Audit Data Standard - Base Standard
Accounts Receivable Audit Data Standard - Order to Cash Audit Data Standard - Base Standard
Accounts Receivable Audit Data Standard - Order to Cash Audit Data Standard - Base Standard
Accounts Receivable Audit Data Standard - Order to Cash Audit Data Standard - Base Standard
Accounts Receivable Audit Data Standard - Order to Cash Audit Data Standard - Base Standard
Accounts Receivable Audit Data Standard - Order to Cash Audit Data Standard - Base Standard
Accounts Receivable Audit Data Standard - Order to Cash Audit Data Standard - Base Standard
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and other long-term financial assets
Property, plant, and equipment Audit Data Standard - General LedgerAudit Data Standard - Base StandardAud
Property, plant, and equipment Audit Data Standard - General LedgerAudit Data Standard - Base StandardAud
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Property, plant, and equipment Audit Data Standard - General LedgerAudit Data Standard - Base StandardAud
Property, plant, and equipment Audit Data Standard - General LedgerAudit Data Standard - Base StandardAud
Notes Payable Audit Data Standard - General LedgerAudit Data Standard - Base Standard
Notes Payable Audit Data Standard - General LedgerAudit Data Standard - Base Standard
Accounts Payable Audit Data Standard - Procure to PayAudit Data Standard - Base Standard
Accounts Payable Audit Data Standard - Procure to PayAudit Data Standard - Base Standard
Accounts Payable Audit Data Standard - Procure to PayAudit Data Standard - Base Standard
Accounts Payable Audit Data Standard - Procure to PayAudit Data Standard - Base Standard
Accounts Payable Audit Data Standard - Procure to PayAudit Data Standard - Base Standard
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Caseware ACL
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Field Statistics / Stratification / Summarization by JE type and source / Field Manipulation / @Functions / Discover / SmartAnal
Gap detection in JE_Number, Missing day of activity (workdays). Join (reconciliation with trial balance), data range (earliest/late
Stratify GL Accounts
Stratify GL Accounts Stratify a particular GL account to look for journal
Stratify GL Accounts to identify JEs outside of normal entries that are outside of the normal range of
ranges. values posted to the account
Duplicate Detection (1) Duplicate JEs: same account, same amountIdentify any duplicate
Duplicate Detection (1) Duplicate JEs: same account, same amountIdentify any duplicate
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How to Series: Joining Databases Join database (matching) on invoicenumber. IDEA offers several sampling methods together
CMA / MUS Sampling can be used to select the sample for confirmati
Aging Analysis, Aging detail extraction Accounts Receivable AnalysisSpecifically looking at days billings outst
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Join Databases / Visual Connect / Field Manipulation / ACL Essentials - Journal adjustments to inventory accounts
Direct Extraction
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MUS Sampling can be used to select item to confirm/test CMA / MUS Sampling can be used to select investments for confirma
Key Word Search, Summarization, Direct Extraction Use of Text Analytics Toolkit to identify keywords and word trends ov
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SmartAnalyzer Test:
• Recalculate Straight Line Depreciation creates a list of
fixed assets using the straight-line
method of depreciation and recalculates the annual
depreciation expense for the asset. This
routine requires the tags Acquisition Cost, Salvage Value,
Depreciation Rate, and Depreciation Expected depreciation recalculationRecalculate expected depreciatio
Method.
• Recalculate Declining Balance Depreciation creates a
list of fixed assets using the declining
balance method of depreciation and recalculates the
annual depreciation expense for the asset.
This routine requires the tags Asset Value, Depreciation
Rate, and Depreciation Method.
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Example Applications of Audit Data Analytics
Oversight Validis
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audit 100% of expenses to detect and eliminate
fraud, errors, misuse, and waste within their
spend programs.
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Guide to Audit Data Analytics Examples
This columns offers sample step-by-step examples that can be found in the AICPA's Guide to Audit Data Analytics.
The examples illustrate ways that ADAs can be used throughout the financial statement audit.
Appendix A of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics provides examples of using ADAs in performing risk assessment procedures.
Appendix B and C of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics provide examples of using ADAs in performing substantive analytical
procedures and tests of details.
Appendix B and C of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics provide examples of using ADAs in performing substantive analytical
procedures and tests of details.
Examples included within Appendix B "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Substantive Analytical Procedures":
Examples included within Appendix C "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Tests of Details":
Appendix B and C of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics provide examples of using ADAs in performing substantive analytical
procedures and tests of details.
Examples included within Appendix B "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Substantive Analytical Procedures":
Examples included within Appendix B "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Substantive Analytical Procedures":
Examples included within Appendix C "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Tests of Details":
Examples included within Appendix B "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Substantive Analytical Procedures":
Examples included within Appendix C "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Tests of Details":
Examples included within Appendix B "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Substantive Analytical Procedures":
Examples included within Appendix C "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Tests of Details":
Examples included within Appendix B "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Substantive Analytical Procedures":
Examples included within Appendix C "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Tests of Details":
Examples included within Appendix B "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Substantive Analytical Procedures":
Examples included within Appendix C "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Tests of Details":
Appendix B and C of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics provide examples of using ADAs in performing substantive analytical
procedures and tests of details.
Examples included within Appendix B "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Substantive Analytical Procedures":
Examples included within Appendix C "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Tests of Details":
Examples included within Appendix B "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Substantive Analytical Procedures":
Examples included within Appendix C "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Tests of Details":
Appendix B and C of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics provide examples of using ADAs in performing substantive analytical
procedures and tests of details.
Examples included within Appendix B "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Substantive Analytical Procedures":
Examples included within Appendix C "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Tests of Details":
Examples included within Appendix B "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Substantive Analytical Procedures":
Examples included within Appendix C "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Tests of Details":
Appendix B and C of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics provide examples of using ADAs in performing substantive analytical
procedures and tests of details.
Examples included within Appendix B "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Substantive Analytical Procedures":
Examples included within Appendix C "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Tests of Details":
Examples included within Appendix B "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Substantive Analytical Procedures":
Examples included within Appendix C "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Tests of Details":
Examples included within Appendix B "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Substantive Analytical Procedures":
Examples included within Appendix C "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Tests of Details":
Appendix B and C of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics provide examples of using ADAs in performing substantive analytical
procedures and tests of details.
Examples included within Appendix B "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Substantive Analytical Procedures":
Examples included within Appendix B "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Substantive Analytical Procedures":
Examples included within Appendix C "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Tests of Details":
Appendix B and C of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics provide examples of using ADAs in performing substantive analytical
procedures and tests of details.
Examples included within Appendix B "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Substantive Analytical Procedures":
Examples included within Appendix C "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Tests of Details":
Examples included within Appendix B "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Substantive Analytical Procedures":
- Example 3-1 – Non-Statistical Predictive Model for Rental Revenue
- Example 3-2 – Regression Analysis of Revenue from Sales of Steam
Examples included within Appendix C "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Tests of Details":
Appendix B and C of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics provide examples of using ADAs in performing substantive analytical
procedures and tests of details.
Examples included within Appendix B "Examples of ADAs Used in Performing Substantive Analytical Procedures":
I. Notice to Readers
This Audit Data Analytics to Audit Procedures - Mapping document (mapping document) is designed to provide illustrative info
AICPA staff and has not been considered or acted upon by senior technical committees or the AICPA board of directors and doe
and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assis
representations, warranties, or guarantees about, and assume no responsibility for, the content or application of the material c
on such material. Please note that the audit data analytic vendor tools mentioned are referenced as examples only. They are n
"Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the s
* Please note that this document is not intended to be all-encompassing. If you rely on system-generated reports and d
You may also need to perform procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the data provided by the entity in
** Please note that the auditing standard linked to each "Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guida
Additional auditing standards should be reviewed and consulted throughout the audit process.
*** Please note that the audit data analytics are referenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with t
**** The assertions tested are a function of the actual audit procedures performed. Auditors may reach different conclusio
m-generated reports and data you will need to establish a basis for what ITGCs will be reviewed and how they will be tested.
provided by the entity in order to rely upon it for audit procedures. This goes beyond the scope of this current document.
ed to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted.
y reach different conclusions about the relevant assertions tested based upon the procedures performed.
Visualization Option
Financial Statement Quantitative Drilldown
blish a basis for what ITGCs will be reviewed and how they will be tested.
audit procedures. This goes beyond the scope of this current document.
Description
This tool allows the user to visually drill down financial statement balances to the general ledger (GL) level detail. It also allows
This allows users to determine whether balances meet normal expectations (that is, assets have debit balances, liabilities have
Using Python Pandas to validate that prior year ending balances roll forward correctly to the current year beginning balances.
Using Python Pandas to validate that trial balance activity (ending trial balance minus beginning trial balance) equals GL activit
Divider
The proceeding tabs (4 through 23) break out the full library of audit procedures by audit phase and account. Please note that
tabs include the same procedures that are also included within the "Library by Audit Phase" tab.
Title Overview
Overview
I. Notice to Readers
This Audit Data Analytics to Audit Procedures - Mapping document (mapping document) is designed to provide illustrative info
AICPA staff and has not been considered or acted upon by senior technical committees or the AICPA board of directors and doe
and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assis
representations, warranties, or guarantees about, and assume no responsibility for, the content or application of the material c
on such material. Please note that the audit data analytic vendor tools mentioned are referenced as examples only. They are n
"Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the st
* Please note that this document is not intended to be all-encompassing. If you rely on system-generated reports and data yo
You may also need to perform procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the data provided by the entity in order
** Please note that the auditing standard linked to each "Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance.
Additional auditing standards should be reviewed and consulted throughout the audit process.
***Please note that the audit data analytics are referenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the AIC
****The assertions tested are a function of the actual audit procedures performed. Auditors may reach different conclusions abo
* Industry
Traditional Audit Procedures
a. Obtain the entity's financial statements for the prior 3–5 years in
order to review trends and any inconsistencies. Obtain the financial
statements of the respective peer companies over the last 3–5 years General
and compare.
ou rely on system-generated reports and data you will need to establish a basis for what ITGCs will be reviewed and how they will be tested
uracy of the data provided by the entity in order to rely upon it for audit procedures. This goes beyond the scope of this current document.
edure" is included to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted.
t the audit process.
ed. Auditors may reach different conclusions about the relevant assertions tested based upon the procedures performed.
****
Audit Assertion or Type of Procedure Phase of Audit
Objective of the Procedure
Risk Assessment Risk Assessment Planning
Planning and
Risk Assessment Risk Assessment Year-End Procedures
** **
AICPA Statements on PCAOB Standards
Auditing Standards
AS 2101Audit Planning
Par. .12 of AU-C sec. 315,Understanding the Entity and Its Environmentand Assessing the Risks of MaterialMisstatement
AS 2101Audit Planning
Par. .13 of AU-C sec. 315, Understanding the Entity and Its Environment and Assessing the Risks of Material Misstatement
Par. .06 of AU-C sec. 315,Understanding the Entity and Its Environmentand
AS 2101Audit
Assessing
Planningthe Risks of MaterialMisstatement
Par. .A2 of AU-C sec. 520,Analytical Procedures AS 2110Identifying and Assessing Risks of Material Misstatement
AS 2101Audit Planning
Par. .15 of AU-C sec. 315,Understanding the Entity and Its Environmentand Assessing the Risks of MaterialMisstatement
Par. .15 of AU-C sec. 315,Understanding the Entity and Its Environmentand Assessing the Risks of MaterialMisstatement
Par. .06a of AU-C sec. 315,Understanding the Entity and Its Environmentand Assessing the Risks of MaterialMisstatement
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Example Applications of Audit Data Analytics
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Guide to Audit Data Analytics Examples
This columns offers sample step-by-step examples that can be found in the AICPA's Guide to Audit
Data Analytics.
The examples illustrate ways that ADAs can be used throughout the financial statement audit.
Appendix A of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics provides examples of using ADAs in
performing risk assessment procedures.
I. Notice to Readers
This Audit Data Analytics to Audit Procedures - Mapping document (mapping document) is designed to provide illustrative info
AICPA staff and has not been considered or acted upon by senior technical committees or the AICPA board of directors and doe
and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assis
representations, warranties, or guarantees about, and assume no responsibility for, the content or application of the material c
on such material. Please note that the audit data analytic vendor tools mentioned are referenced as examples only. They are n
"Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the st
* Please note that this document is not intended to be all-encompassing. If you rely on system-generated reports and data
You may also need to perform procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the data provided by the entity in ord
** Please note that the auditing standard linked to each "Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidanc
Additional auditing standards should be reviewed and consulted throughout the audit process.
*** Please note that the audit data analytics are referenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the
**** The assertions tested are a function of the actual audit procedures performed. Auditors may reach different conclusions
* Industry
Traditional Audit Procedures
Obtain and review a listing of journal entries made during the period
2 and perform audit procedures to determine the completeness of the General
population.
ystem-generated reports and data you will need to establish a basis for what ITGCs will be reviewed and how they will be tested.
e data provided by the entity in order to rely upon it for audit procedures. This goes beyond the scope of this current document.
ncluded to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted.
rs may reach different conclusions about the relevant assertions tested based upon the procedures performed.
****
Audit Assertion or Type of Procedure Phase of Audit
Objective of the Procedure
Risk Assessment & Planning
Multiple Assertions
Completeness, Accuracy,
Existence, Valuation Substantive Interim & Year-End
& Occurrence
standard noted.
edures performed.
** **
AICPA Statements on PCAOB Standards
Auditing Standards
Par. .19f of AU-C sec. 315,Understanding the Entity and Its Environment and Assessing the Risks of Material Misstatement (Con
Par. .21 of AU-C sec. 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Responseto Assessed Risks and Evaluating the AuditEvidence Obtained
AS 2110Identifying and Assessing Risks of Material Misstatement
Par. .A47 of AU-C sec. 240, Consideration of Fraud in a Financial Statement Audit (Journal entries at period end)
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Caseware ACL
Field Statistics / Stratification / Summarization by JE type and source / Field Manipulation / @Functions / Discover / SmartAnal
Gap detection in JE_Number, Missing day of activity (workdays). Join (reconciliation with trial balance), data range (earliest/late
Stratify GL Accounts
Stratify GL Accounts Stratify a particular GL account to look for journal
Stratify GL Accounts to identify JEs outside of normal entries that are outside of the normal range of
ranges. values posted to the account
Duplicate Detection (1) Duplicate JEs: same account, same amountIdentify any duplicate jou
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Guide to Audit Data Analytics Examples
This columns offers sample step-by-step examples that can be found in the AICPA's Guide
to Audit Data Analytics.
The examples illustrate ways that ADAs can be used throughout the financial statement
audit.
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I. Notice to Readers
This Audit Data Analytics to Audit Procedures - Mapping document (mapping document) is designed to provide illustrative info
AICPA staff and has not been considered or acted upon by senior technical committees or the AICPA board of directors and doe
and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assis
representations, warranties, or guarantees about, and assume no responsibility for, the content or application of the material c
on such material. Please note that the audit data analytic vendor tools mentioned are referenced as examples only. They are n
"Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the st
* Please note that this document is not intended to be all-encompassing. If you rely on system-generated reports and data
You may also need to perform procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the data provided by the entity in ord
** Please note that the auditing standard linked to each "Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidanc
Additional auditing standards should be reviewed and consulted throughout the audit process.
*** Please note that the audit data analytics are referenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the
**** The assertions tested are a function of the actual audit procedures performed. Auditors may reach different conclusions
* Industry
Traditional Audit Procedures
Cash:
Obtain a complete list of bank accounts (debit and credit balances)
as well as related loan and similar contracts. Obtain and send bank
confirmations for all accounts, including accounts closed during the
1 year, requesting information about account balances, contingencies, General
liens, pledges, restrictions on the client’s assets, guaranteed
amounts, and so on. If there is a valid reason for not confirming all
accounts, document the rationale in the working papers.
3 Test cutoff of cash receipts and cash disbursements for transfers General
between different bank accounts at the balance sheet date.
ystem-generated reports and data you will need to establish a basis for what ITGCs will be reviewed and how they will be tested.
e data provided by the entity in order to rely upon it for audit procedures. This goes beyond the scope of this current document.
ncluded to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted.
rs may reach different conclusions about the relevant assertions tested based upon the procedures performed.
****
Audit Assertion or Type of Procedure Phase of Audit
Objective of the Procedure
Existence
Completeness
Accuracy Substantive Interim & Year-End
Valuation
Rights & Obligations
Presentation & Disclosure
Existence
Completeness
Accuracy Substantive Year-End
Valuation
Presentation & Disclosure
standard noted.
edures performed.
** **
AICPA Statements on PCAOB Standards
Auditing Standards
AU-C section 505,External Confirmations
Par. .19 and .A51 of AU-C sec. 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risk and Evaluating the AuditEvidenc
Par. .21 AU-C sec. 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Evidence Obtained
Cash Audit Data Standard - General LedgerAudit Data Standard - Base Standard
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Example Applications of Audit Data Analytics
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Confirmation.com is an audit
confirmation solution that offers a
secure online platform for auditors and
accounting firms to effectively perform
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Guide to Audit Data Analytics Examples
Appendix B and C of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics provide
examples of using ADAs in performing substantive analytical
procedures and tests of details.
I. Notice to Readers
This Audit Data Analytics to Audit Procedures - Mapping document (mapping document) is designed to provide illustrative info
AICPA staff and has not been considered or acted upon by senior technical committees or the AICPA board of directors and doe
and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assis
representations, warranties, or guarantees about, and assume no responsibility for, the content or application of the material c
on such material. Please note that the audit data analytic vendor tools mentioned are referenced as examples only. They are n
"Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the s
* Please note that this document is not intended to be all-encompassing. If you rely on system-generated reports and data
You may also need to perform procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the data provided by the entity in ord
** Please note that the auditing standard linked to each "Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidanc
Additional auditing standards should be reviewed and consulted throughout the audit process.
*** Please note that the audit data analytics are referenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the
**** The assertions tested are a function of the actual audit procedures performed. Auditors may reach different conclusions
* Industry
Traditional Audit Procedures
Marketable Securities:
esigned to provide illustrative information with respect to the subject matter covered. It does not establish standards or preferred practice
e AICPA board of directors and does not represent an official opinion or position of the AICPA. It is provided with the understanding that th
f legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. The staff and publis
ent or application of the material contained herein and expressly disclaim all liability for any damages arising out of the use of, reference to
nced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the AICPA. Also note that the auditing standard linked to each
t Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted, and additional standards may need to be considered in order to comply with requiremen
ystem-generated reports and data you will need to establish a basis for what ITGCs will be reviewed and how they will be tested.
e data provided by the entity in order to rely upon it for audit procedures. This goes beyond the scope of this current document.
ncluded to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted.
rs may reach different conclusions about the relevant assertions tested based upon the procedures performed.
****
Audit Assertion or Type of Procedure Phase of Audit
Objective of the Procedure
Existence
Completeness Substantive Interim & Year-End
Valuation
Rights & Obligations
Existence
Completeness Substantive Interim & Year-End
Valuation
Rights & Obligations
Existence
Completeness Substantive Interim & Year-End
Valuation
Rights & Obligations
standard noted.
edures performed.
**
**
AICPA Statements on PCAOB Standards
Auditing Standards
Par. .19 and .A51 of AU-C sec. 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Eviden
AU-C sec. 505,External Confirmations AS 2503Auditing Derivative Instruments, Hedging Activities, and Investments in Sec
Caseware ACL
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Example Applications of Audit Data Analytics
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Guide to Audit Data Analytics Examples
Appendix B and C of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics provide examples
of using ADAs in performing substantive analytical procedures and tests
of details.
I. Notice to Readers
This Audit Data Analytics to Audit Procedures - Mapping document (mapping document) is designed to provide illustrative info
AICPA staff and has not been considered or acted upon by senior technical committees or the AICPA board of directors and doe
and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assis
representations, warranties, or guarantees about, and assume no responsibility for, the content or application of the material c
on such material. Please note that the audit data analytic vendor tools mentioned are referenced as examples only. They are n
"Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the s
* Please note that this document is not intended to be all-encompassing. If you rely on system-generated reports and data
You may also need to perform procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the data provided by the entity in ord
** Please note that the auditing standard linked to each "Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidanc
Additional auditing standards should be reviewed and consulted throughout the audit process.
*** Please note that the audit data analytics are referenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the
**** The assertions tested are a function of the actual audit procedures performed. Auditors may reach different conclusions
* Industry
Traditional Audit Procedures
Accounts Receivable:
Agree receivables sub-ledger to the general ledger control account
1 General
and investigate large and unusual reconciling items.
Determine the size of the sample and document the rationale for the
method used to select the sample in the working papers. Examine
2 subsequent cash receipts, shipping records, sales contracts, and General
other evidence to verify the validity of accounts receivable for which
replies to confirmation requests are unsatisfactory or were not
obtained, or as part of supporting year-end receivables balances.
esigned to provide illustrative information with respect to the subject matter covered. It does not establish standards or preferred practice
e AICPA board of directors and does not represent an official opinion or position of the AICPA. It is provided with the understanding that th
f legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. The staff and publis
ent or application of the material contained herein and expressly disclaim all liability for any damages arising out of the use of, reference to
nced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the AICPA. Also note that the auditing standard linked to each
Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted, and additional standards may need to be considered in order to comply with requiremen
ystem-generated reports and data you will need to establish a basis for what ITGCs will be reviewed and how they will be tested.
e data provided by the entity in order to rely upon it for audit procedures. This goes beyond the scope of this current document.
ncluded to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted.
rs may reach different conclusions about the relevant assertions tested based upon the procedures performed.
****
Audit Assertion or Type of Procedure Phase of Audit
Objective of the Procedure
Completeness & Accuracy Substantive Interim & Year-End
Existence
Completeness & Accuracy Substantive Interim & Year-End
Rights & Obligations
Presentation and Disclosure
Existence
Completeness & Accuracy Roll forward Year-End
Valuation
standard noted.
edures performed.
** **
AICPA Statements on PCAOB Standards
Auditing Standards
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Accounts Receivable Audit Data Standard - Order to Cash Audit Data Standard - Base Standard
Accounts Receivable Audit Data Standard - Order to Cash Audit Data Standard - Base Standard
Accounts Receivable Audit Data Standard - Order to Cash Audit Data Standard - Base Standard
Accounts Receivable Audit Data Standard - Order to Cash Audit Data Standard - Base Standard
Accounts Receivable Audit Data Standard - Order to Cash Audit Data Standard - Base Standard
Accounts Receivable Audit Data Standard - Order to Cash Audit Data Standard - Base Standard
Accounts Receivable Audit Data Standard - Order to Cash Audit Data Standard - Base Standard
Accounts Receivable Audit Data Standard - Order to Cash Audit Data Standard - Base Standard
Accounts Receivable Audit Data Standard - Order to Cash Audit Data Standard - Base Standard
Accounts Receivable Audit Data Standard - Order to Cash Audit Data Standard - Base Standard
Example Ap
Caseware ACL
Summarize detail receivables by revenue control SUMMARIZE receivables on related revenue
account and connect (Visual Connect) to the General control account and JOIN with General Ledger.
Ledger. Filter for any differences. Index the Filter for differences, and report the largest
differences by amount in descending order. differences by amount/percentage
How to Series: Joining Databases Join database (matching) on invoicenumber. IDEA offers several sampling methods together
CMA / MUS Sampling can be used to select the sample for confirmation
Compare 2 databases (Interim and Year-End) using Perform a variance analysis between Interim and
Account as the key field. Create a field to calculate Year End accounts, highlighting items over a
the increase/decrease and extract any large or specified threshold requiring further review.
unusual records.
Aging Analysis, Aging detail extraction Accounts Receivable AnalysisSpecifically looking at days billings outstand
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Guide to Audit Data Analytics Examples
Appendix B and C of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics provide
examples of using ADAs in performing substantive analytical
procedures and tests of details.
I. Notice to Readers
This Audit Data Analytics to Audit Procedures - Mapping document (mapping document) is designed to provide illustrative info
AICPA staff and has not been considered or acted upon by senior technical committees or the AICPA board of directors and doe
and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assis
representations, warranties, or guarantees about, and assume no responsibility for, the content or application of the material c
on such material. Please note that the audit data analytic vendor tools mentioned are referenced as examples only. They are n
"Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the s
* Please note that this document is not intended to be all-encompassing. If you rely on system-generated reports and data
You may also need to perform procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the data provided by the entity in or
** Please note that the auditing standard linked to each "Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidan
Additional auditing standards should be reviewed and consulted throughout the audit process.
*** Please note that the audit data analytics are referenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the
**** The assertions tested are a function of the actual audit procedures performed. Auditors may reach different conclusions
*
Industry
Traditional Audit Procedures
Inventory:
1 Observe the taking of physical inventory to establish the following: General
a. The client’s personnel are complying with the instructions for General
taking inventory.
ystem-generated reports and data you will need to establish a basis for what ITGCs will be reviewed and how they will be tested.
e data provided by the entity in order to rely upon it for audit procedures. This goes beyond the scope of this current document.
ncluded to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted.
rs may reach different conclusions about the relevant assertions tested based upon the procedures performed.
****
Audit Assertion or Type of Procedure Phase of Audit
Objective of the Procedure
Existence
Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
Existence
Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
Existence
Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
Existence
Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
Existence
Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
Existence
Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
Existence
Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
Existence
Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
Existence
Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
Existence
Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
Existence
Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
Existence
Rights & Obligations Roll forward Year-End
Completeness
Existence
Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
Existence
Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Completeness
s not establish standards or preferred practices. The material was prepared by
. It is provided with the understanding that the staff
person should be sought. The staff and publisher make no
damages arising out of the use of, reference to, or reliance
the auditing standard linked to each
onsidered in order to comply with requirements.
standard noted.
edures performed.
** **
AICPA Statements on PCAOB Standards
Auditing Standards
Par. .11a of AU-C sec. 501,Audit Evidence—SpecificASConsiderations
2510Auditing for
Inventories
Selected Items
Par. .15 of AU-C sec. 501,Audit Evidence—Specific Considerations for Selected Items
AS 2510Auditing Inventories
Par. .19 and .A51 of AU-C sec. 330,Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Eviden
AS 2510Auditing Inventories
Par. .12, .23, and .A60 of AU-C sec. 501,Audit Evidence—Specific Considerations for Selected Items
AS 2301The Auditor's Responses to the Risks of Material Misstatement
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Direct Extraction
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Guide to Audit Data Analytics Examples
Appendix B and C of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics provide examples of
using ADAs in performing substantive analytical procedures and tests of
details.
I. Notice to Readers
This Audit Data Analytics to Audit Procedures - Mapping document (mapping document) is designed to provide illustrative info
AICPA staff and has not been considered or acted upon by senior technical committees or the AICPA board of directors and doe
and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assis
representations, warranties, or guarantees about, and assume no responsibility for, the content or application of the material c
on such material. Please note that the audit data analytic vendor tools mentioned are referenced as examples only. They are n
"Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the s
* Please note that this document is not intended to be all-encompassing. If you rely on system-generated reports and dat
You may also need to perform procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the data provided by the entity in o
** Please note that the auditing standard linked to each "Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guida
Additional auditing standards should be reviewed and consulted throughout the audit process.
*** Please note that the audit data analytics are referenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with th
**** The assertions tested are a function of the actual audit procedures performed. Auditors may reach different conclusion
* Industry
Traditional Audit Procedures
signed to provide illustrative information with respect to the subject matter covered. It does not establish standards or preferred practices.
AICPA board of directors and does not represent an official opinion or position of the AICPA. It is provided with the understanding that the
egal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. The staff and publish
nt or application of the material contained herein and expressly disclaim all liability for any damages arising out of the use of, reference to, o
ced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the AICPA. Also note that the auditing standard linked to each
Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted, and additional standards may need to be considered in order to comply with requirements
ystem-generated reports and data you will need to establish a basis for what ITGCs will be reviewed and how they will be tested.
e data provided by the entity in order to rely upon it for audit procedures. This goes beyond the scope of this current document.
ncluded to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted.
s may reach different conclusions about the relevant assertions tested based upon the procedures performed.
****
Audit Assertion or Type of Procedure Phase of Audit
Objective of the Procedure
Completeness & Accuracy
Rights & Obligations Substantive Interim & Year-End
Existence
Valuation
standard noted.
dures performed.
** **
AICPA Statements on PCAOB Standards
Auditing Standards
Par. .19 and .A51 of AU-C sec. 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Eviden
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Example Applications of Audit Data Analytics
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Guide to Audit Data Analytics Examples
Appendix B and C of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics provide
examples of using ADAs in performing substantive analytical
procedures and tests of details.
I. Notice to Readers
This Audit Data Analytics to Audit Procedures - Mapping document (mapping document) is designed to provide illustrative info
AICPA staff and has not been considered or acted upon by senior technical committees or the AICPA board of directors and doe
and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assis
representations, warranties, or guarantees about, and assume no responsibility for, the content or application of the material c
on such material. Please note that the audit data analytic vendor tools mentioned are referenced as examples only. They are n
"Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the s
* Please note that this document is not intended to be all-encompassing. If you rely on system-generated reports and data yo
You may also need to perform procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the data provided by the entity in order
** Please note that the auditing standard linked to each "Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance.
Additional auditing standards should be reviewed and consulted throughout the audit process.
***Please note that the audit data analytics are referenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the AIC
****The assertions tested are a function of the actual audit procedures performed. Auditors may reach different conclusions abo
* Industry
Traditional Audit Procedures
ystem-generated reports and data you will need to establish a basis for what ITGCs will be reviewed and how they will be tested.
e data provided by the entity in order to rely upon it for audit procedures. This goes beyond the scope of this current document.
ncluded to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted.
s may reach different conclusions about the relevant assertions tested based upon the procedures performed.
****
Audit Assertion or Type of Procedure Phase of Audit
Objective of the Procedure
Existence Substantive Interim & Year-End
Rights & Obligations
standard noted.
dures performed.
** **
AICPA Statements on PCAOB Standards
Auditing Standards
Par. .19 and .A51 of AU-C sec. 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Eviden
AU-C section 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Evidence Obtained
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Guide to Audit Data Analytics Examples
Appendix B and C of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics provide examples of
using ADAs in performing substantive analytical procedures and tests of
details.
I. Notice to Readers
This Audit Data Analytics to Audit Procedures - Mapping document (mapping document) is designed to provide illustrative info
AICPA staff and has not been considered or acted upon by senior technical committees or the AICPA board of directors and doe
and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assis
representations, warranties, or guarantees about, and assume no responsibility for, the content or application of the material c
on such material. Please note that the audit data analytic vendor tools mentioned are referenced as examples only. They are n
"Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the s
* Please note that this document is not intended to be all-encompassing. If you rely on system-generated reports and dat
You may also need to perform procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the data provided by the entity in or
** Please note that the auditing standard linked to each "Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidan
Additional auditing standards should be reviewed and consulted throughout the audit process.
*** Please note that the audit data analytics are referenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the
**** The assertions tested are a function of the actual audit procedures performed. Auditors may reach different conclusions
* Industry
Traditional Audit Procedures
Impairment Testing:
Use information obtained during the audit in determining whether
1 management has identified appropriate indicators of impairment General
and determine that the valuation adjustments are appropriate.
esigned to provide illustrative information with respect to the subject matter covered. It does not establish standards or preferred practices
AICPA board of directors and does not represent an official opinion or position of the AICPA. It is provided with the understanding that the
legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. The staff and publish
nt or application of the material contained herein and expressly disclaim all liability for any damages arising out of the use of, reference to,
ced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the AICPA. Also note that the auditing standard linked to each
Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted, and additional standards may need to be considered in order to comply with requirement
ystem-generated reports and data you will need to establish a basis for what ITGCs will be reviewed and how they will be tested.
e data provided by the entity in order to rely upon it for audit procedures. This goes beyond the scope of this current document.
ncluded to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted.
rs may reach different conclusions about the relevant assertions tested based upon the procedures performed.
****
Audit Assertion or Type of Procedure Phase of Audit
Objective of the Procedure
Valuation Substantive Interim & Year-End
not establish standards or preferred practices. The material was prepared by
It is provided with the understanding that the staff
person should be sought. The staff and publisher make no
amages arising out of the use of, reference to, or reliance
he auditing standard linked to each
nsidered in order to comply with requirements.
standard noted.
edures performed.
** **
AICPA Statements on PCAOB Standards
Auditing Standards
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I. Notice to Readers
This Audit Data Analytics to Audit Procedures - Mapping document (mapping document) is designed to provide illustrative info
AICPA staff and has not been considered or acted upon by senior technical committees or the AICPA board of directors and doe
and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assis
representations, warranties, or guarantees about, and assume no responsibility for, the content or application of the material c
on such material. Please note that the audit data analytic vendor tools mentioned are referenced as examples only. They are n
"Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the s
* Please note that this document is not intended to be all-encompassing. If you rely on system-generated reports and data yo
You may also need to perform procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the data provided by the entity in order
** Please note that the auditing standard linked to each "Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance.
Additional auditing standards should be reviewed and consulted throughout the audit process.
***Please note that the audit data analytics are referenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the AI
****The assertions tested are a function of the actual audit procedures performed. Auditors may reach different conclusions abo
* Industry
Traditional Audit Procedures
Intercompany:
1 Review the general ledger at year-end to ensure that intercompany General
accounts net properly.
is designed to provide illustrative information with respect to the subject matter covered. It does not establish standards or preferred prac
r the AICPA board of directors and does not represent an official opinion or position of the AICPA. It is provided with the understanding tha
e. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. The staff and pu
ontent or application of the material contained herein and expressly disclaim all liability for any damages arising out of the use of, reference
erenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the AICPA. Also note that the auditing standard linked to each
udit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted, and additional standards may need to be considered in order to comply with requirem
ystem-generated reports and data you will need to establish a basis for what ITGCs will be reviewed and how they will be tested.
e data provided by the entity in order to rely upon it for audit procedures. This goes beyond the scope of this current document.
ncluded to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted.
rs may reach different conclusions about the relevant assertions tested based upon the procedures performed.
****
Audit Assertion or Type of Procedure Phase of Audit
Objective of the Procedure
Completeness & Accuracy Substantive Interim & Year-End
Existence
Completeness & Accuracy Substantive Interim & Year-End
Valuation
standard noted.
edures performed.
** **
AICPA Statements on PCAOB Standards
Auditing Standards
4th bullet of par. .A69 of AU-C sec. 600, SpecialThis
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I. Notice to Readers
This Audit Data Analytics to Audit Procedures - Mapping document (mapping document) is designed to provide illustrative info
AICPA staff and has not been considered or acted upon by senior technical committees or the AICPA board of directors and doe
and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assis
representations, warranties, or guarantees about, and assume no responsibility for, the content or application of the material c
on such material. Please note that the audit data analytic vendor tools mentioned are referenced as examples only. They are n
"Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the s
* Please note that this document is not intended to be all-encompassing. If you rely on system-generated reports and data yo
You may also need to perform procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the data provided by the entity in order
** Please note that the auditing standard linked to each "Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance.
Additional auditing standards should be reviewed and consulted throughout the audit process.
***Please note that the audit data analytics are referenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the AI
****The assertions tested are a function of the actual audit procedures performed. Auditors may reach different conclusions abo
* Industry
Traditional Audit Procedures
is designed to provide illustrative information with respect to the subject matter covered. It does not establish standards or preferred prac
r the AICPA board of directors and does not represent an official opinion or position of the AICPA. It is provided with the understanding tha
e. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. The staff and pu
ontent or application of the material contained herein and expressly disclaim all liability for any damages arising out of the use of, reference
erenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the AICPA. Also note that the auditing standard linked to each
udit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted, and additional standards may need to be considered in order to comply with requirem
ystem-generated reports and data you will need to establish a basis for what ITGCs will be reviewed and how they will be tested.
e data provided by the entity in order to rely upon it for audit procedures. This goes beyond the scope of this current document.
ncluded to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted.
rs may reach different conclusions about the relevant assertions tested based upon the procedures performed.
****
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ssets:
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edures performed.
** **
AICPA Statements on PCAOB Standards
Auditing Standards
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I. Notice to Readers
This Audit Data Analytics to Audit Procedures - Mapping document (mapping document) is designed to provide illustrative info
AICPA staff and has not been considered or acted upon by senior technical committees or the AICPA board of directors and doe
and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assis
representations, warranties, or guarantees about, and assume no responsibility for, the content or application of the material c
on such material. Please note that the audit data analytic vendor tools mentioned are referenced as examples only. They are n
"Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the s
* Please note that this document is not intended to be all-encompassing. If you rely on system-generated reports and data yo
You may also need to perform procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the data provided by the entity in order
** Please note that the auditing standard linked to each "Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance.
Additional auditing standards should be reviewed and consulted throughout the audit process.
***Please note that the audit data analytics are referenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the AIC
****The assertions tested are a function of the actual audit procedures performed. Auditors may reach different conclusions abo
* Industry
Traditional Audit Procedures
Review and examine support for rentals under operating leases and
3 for significant charges to repairs, maintenance, and other expense General
accounts to determine if they should be capitalized as property,
plant, and equipment.
is designed to provide illustrative information with respect to the subject matter covered. It does not establish standards or preferred prac
r the AICPA board of directors and does not represent an official opinion or position of the AICPA. It is provided with the understanding tha
e. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. The staff and pu
ontent or application of the material contained herein and expressly disclaim all liability for any damages arising out of the use of, reference
erenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the AICPA. Also note that the auditing standard linked to each
udit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted, and additional standards may need to be considered in order to comply with requirem
ystem-generated reports and data you will need to establish a basis for what ITGCs will be reviewed and how they will be tested.
e data provided by the entity in order to rely upon it for audit procedures. This goes beyond the scope of this current document.
ncluded to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted.
rs may reach different conclusions about the relevant assertions tested based upon the procedures performed.
****
Audit Assertion or Type of Procedure Phase of Audit
Objective of the Procedure
Completeness & Accuracy Substantive Interim & Year-End
standard noted.
edures performed.
** **
AICPA Statements on PCAOB Standards
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Guide to Audit Data Analytics Examples
Appendix B and C of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics provide examples of
using ADAs in performing substantive analytical procedures and tests of
details.
I. Notice to Readers
This Audit Data Analytics to Audit Procedures - Mapping document (mapping document) is designed to provide illustrative info
AICPA staff and has not been considered or acted upon by senior technical committees or the AICPA board of directors and doe
and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assis
representations, warranties, or guarantees about, and assume no responsibility for, the content or application of the material c
on such material. Please note that the audit data analytic vendor tools mentioned are referenced as examples only. They are n
"Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the s
* Please note that this document is not intended to be all-encompassing. If you rely on system-generated reports and data
You may also need to perform procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the data provided by the entity in ord
** Please note that the auditing standard linked to each "Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidanc
Additional auditing standards should be reviewed and consulted throughout the audit process.
*** Please note that the audit data analytics are referenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the
**** The assertions tested are a function of the actual audit procedures performed. Auditors may reach different conclusions
* Industry
Traditional Audit Procedures
esigned to provide illustrative information with respect to the subject matter covered. It does not establish standards or preferred practice
e AICPA board of directors and does not represent an official opinion or position of the AICPA. It is provided with the understanding that th
f legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. The staff and publis
ent or application of the material contained herein and expressly disclaim all liability for any damages arising out of the use of, reference to
nced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the AICPA. Also note that the auditing standard linked to each
Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted, and additional standards may need to be considered in order to comply with requiremen
ystem-generated reports and data you will need to establish a basis for what ITGCs will be reviewed and how they will be tested.
e data provided by the entity in order to rely upon it for audit procedures. This goes beyond the scope of this current document.
ncluded to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted.
rs may reach different conclusions about the relevant assertions tested based upon the procedures performed.
****
Audit Assertion or Type of Procedure Phase of Audit
Objective of the Procedure
Completeness & Accuracy
Existence Substantive Interim & Year-End
Valuation
standard noted.
edures performed.
** **
AICPA Statements on PCAOB Standards
Auditing Standards
AU-C section 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Evidence Obtained
AU-C section 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Evidence Obtained
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Guide to Audit Data Analytics Examples
Appendix B and C of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics provide
examples of using ADAs in performing substantive analytical
procedures and tests of details.
I. Notice to Readers
This Audit Data Analytics to Audit Procedures - Mapping document (mapping document) is designed to provide illustrative info
AICPA staff and has not been considered or acted upon by senior technical committees or the AICPA board of directors and doe
and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assis
representations, warranties, or guarantees about, and assume no responsibility for, the content or application of the material c
on such material. Please note that the audit data analytic vendor tools mentioned are referenced as examples only. They are n
"Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the s
* Please note that this document is not intended to be all-encompassing. If you rely on system-generated reports and dat
You may also need to perform procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the data provided by the entity in o
** Please note that the auditing standard linked to each "Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidan
Additional auditing standards should be reviewed and consulted throughout the audit process.
*** Please note that the audit data analytics are referenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with th
**** The assertions tested are a function of the actual audit procedures performed. Auditors may reach different conclusion
* Industry
Traditional Audit Procedures
Notes Payable:
Confirm notes payable regarding amounts owed, terms, collateral,
and restrictions and the debtor's compliance with the loan
provisions. If not identified through confirmation with creditors,
1 General
identify liens, security interests, and assets pledged as loan collateral
by confirmation with the appropriate public filing offices or by
inspection of public records.
ystem-generated reports and data you will need to establish a basis for what ITGCs will be reviewed and how they will be tested.
e data provided by the entity in order to rely upon it for audit procedures. This goes beyond the scope of this current document.
ncluded to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted.
rs may reach different conclusions about the relevant assertions tested based upon the procedures performed.
****
Audit Assertion or Type of Procedure Phase of Audit
Objective of the Procedure
Completeness & Accuracy
Existence Substantive Interim & Year-End
Valuation
standard noted.
edures performed.
**
**
AICPA Statements on PCAOB Standards
Auditing Standards
Par. .19 and .A51 of AU-C sec. 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Eviden
AU-C section 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Evidence Obtained
Notes Payable Audit Data Standard - General LedgerAudit Data Standard - Base Standard
Notes Payable Audit Data Standard - General LedgerAudit Data Standard - Base Standard
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Guide to Audit Data Analytics Examples
Appendix B and C of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics provide
examples of using ADAs in performing substantive analytical
procedures and tests of details.
I. Notice to Readers
This Audit Data Analytics to Audit Procedures - Mapping document (mapping document) is designed to provide illustrative info
AICPA staff and has not been considered or acted upon by senior technical committees or the AICPA board of directors and doe
and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assis
representations, warranties, or guarantees about, and assume no responsibility for, the content or application of the material c
on such material. Please note that the audit data analytic vendor tools mentioned are referenced as examples only. They are n
"Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the s
* Please note that this document is not intended to be all-encompassing. If you rely on system-generated reports and data yo
You may also need to perform procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the data provided by the entity in order
** Please note that the auditing standard linked to each "Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance.
Additional auditing standards should be reviewed and consulted throughout the audit process.
***Please note that the audit data analytics are referenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the AIC
****The assertions tested are a function of the actual audit procedures performed. Auditors may reach different conclusions abo
* Industry
Traditional Audit Procedures
Accounts Payable:
1 Agree the accounts payable sub-ledger to the general ledger control General
account and investigate large and unusual reconciling items.
Perform cut-off tests for goods and services received as well as for
3 supplier credit memos to ensure that transactions are completely General
recorded in the correct period.
ystem-generated reports and data you will need to establish a basis for what ITGCs will be reviewed and how they will be tested.
e data provided by the entity in order to rely upon it for audit procedures. This goes beyond the scope of this current document.
ncluded to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted.
s may reach different conclusions about the relevant assertions tested based upon the procedures performed.
****
Audit Assertion or Type of Procedure Phase of Audit
Objective of the Procedure
Completeness & Accuracy Substantive Interim & Year-End
standard noted.
dures performed.
**
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AICPA Statements on PCAOB Standards
Auditing Standards
AU-C section 330, Performing Audit Procedures
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Guide to Audit Data Analytics Examples
Appendix B and C of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics provide
examples of using ADAs in performing substantive analytical
procedures and tests of details.
I. Notice to Readers
This Audit Data Analytics to Audit Procedures - Mapping document (mapping document) is designed to provide illustrative info
AICPA staff and has not been considered or acted upon by senior technical committees or the AICPA board of directors and doe
and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assis
representations, warranties, or guarantees about, and assume no responsibility for, the content or application of the material c
on such material. Please note that the audit data analytic vendor tools mentioned are referenced as examples only. They are n
"Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the s
* Please note that this document is not intended to be all-encompassing. If you rely on system-generated reports and data you
You may also need to perform procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the data provided by the entity in order
** Please note that the auditing standard linked to each "Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance.
Additional auditing standards should be reviewed and consulted throughout the audit process.
***Please note that the audit data analytics are referenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the AIC
****The assertions tested are a function of the actual audit procedures performed. Auditors may reach different conclusions abo
* Industry
Traditional Audit Procedures
Income Taxes:
Test the reconciliation of the current-year book/local GAAP/statutory
1 and taxable income, validate the split between permanent and General
timing differences, and compare reconciling items with those in prior
years and examine support.
ystem-generated reports and data you will need to establish a basis for what ITGCs will be reviewed and how they will be tested.
e data provided by the entity in order to rely upon it for audit procedures. This goes beyond the scope of this current document.
ncluded to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted.
rs may reach different conclusions about the relevant assertions tested based upon the procedures performed.
****
Audit Assertion or Type of Procedure Phase of Audit
Objective of the Procedure
Completeness & Accuracy Substantive Interim & Year-End
standard noted.
edures performed.
** **
AICPA Statements on PCAOB Standards
Auditing Standards
AU-C section 540,Auditing Accounting Estimates,Including
AS 2501Auditing
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Guide to Audit Data Analytics Examples
Appendix B and C of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics provide
examples of using ADAs in performing substantive analytical
procedures and tests of details.
I. Notice to Readers
This Audit Data Analytics to Audit Procedures - Mapping document (mapping document) is designed to provide illustrative info
AICPA staff and has not been considered or acted upon by senior technical committees or the AICPA board of directors and doe
and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assis
representations, warranties, or guarantees about, and assume no responsibility for, the content or application of the material c
on such material. Please note that the audit data analytic vendor tools mentioned are referenced as examples only. They are n
"Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the s
* Please note that this document is not intended to be all-encompassing. If you rely on system-generated reports and data yo
You may also need to perform procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the data provided by the entity in order
** Please note that the auditing standard linked to each "Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance.
Additional auditing standards should be reviewed and consulted throughout the audit process.
***Please note that the audit data analytics are referenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the AIC
****The assertions tested are a function of the actual audit procedures performed. Auditors may reach different conclusions abo
* Industry
Traditional Audit Procedures
4 Read legal confirms, board, and audit committee minutes to ensure General
that appropriate reserves and accruals have been recorded.
is designed to provide illustrative information with respect to the subject matter covered. It does not establish standards or preferred prac
r the AICPA board of directors and does not represent an official opinion or position of the AICPA. It is provided with the understanding tha
e. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. The staff and pu
ontent or application of the material contained herein and expressly disclaim all liability for any damages arising out of the use of, reference
erenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the AICPA. Also note that the auditing standard linked to each
udit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted, and additional standards may need to be considered in order to comply with requirem
ystem-generated reports and data you will need to establish a basis for what ITGCs will be reviewed and how they will be tested.
e data provided by the entity in order to rely upon it for audit procedures. This goes beyond the scope of this current document.
ncluded to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted.
rs may reach different conclusions about the relevant assertions tested based upon the procedures performed.
****
Audit Assertion or Type of Procedure Phase of Audit
Objective of the Procedure
Completeness & Accuracy Substantive Interim & Year-End
standard noted.
edures performed.
** **
AICPA Statements on PCAOB Standards
Auditing Standards
AU-C section 540,Auditing Accounting Estimates,Including Fair Value Accounting Estimates, and Related Disclosures
Par. .21 of AU-C sec. 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Evidence Obtained
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Guide to Audit Data Analytics Examples
Appendix B and C of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics provide examples of
using ADAs in performing substantive analytical procedures and tests of
details.
I. Notice to Readers
This Audit Data Analytics to Audit Procedures - Mapping document (mapping document) is designed to provide illustrative info
AICPA staff and has not been considered or acted upon by senior technical committees or the AICPA board of directors and doe
and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assis
representations, warranties, or guarantees about, and assume no responsibility for, the content or application of the material c
on such material. Please note that the audit data analytic vendor tools mentioned are referenced as examples only. They are n
"Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the s
* Please note that this document is not intended to be all-encompassing. If you rely on system-generated reports and dat
You may also need to perform procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the data provided by the entity in or
** Please note that the auditing standard linked to each "Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidan
Additional auditing standards should be reviewed and consulted throughout the audit process.
*** Please note that the audit data analytics are referenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the
**** The assertions tested are a function of the actual audit procedures performed. Auditors may reach different conclusions
* Industry
Traditional Audit Procedures
Debt:
Obtain and review a summary of long-term debt and interest for
reasonableness of calculations of interest expense and accrued
interest, including foreign currency translations, and agree schedules
1 to general ledger. Test compliance with the terms, maturities, General
restrictive covenants, or other provisions of debt agreements. In the
case of noncompliance, review any waivers obtained and ascertain
that debt is properly classified.
5 Obtain summary of lease and rent contracts and determine whether General
they have been correctly categorized, based on lease terms, (for
example, operating or finance lease) in the financial statements.
Determine whether the effects of refinancing agreements and long-
6 term debt transactions subsequent to the balance sheet date are General
appropriately reflected (for example, classification or disclosure)
esigned to provide illustrative information with respect to the subject matter covered. It does not establish standards or preferred practices
AICPA board of directors and does not represent an official opinion or position of the AICPA. It is provided with the understanding that the
legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. The staff and publish
nt or application of the material contained herein and expressly disclaim all liability for any damages arising out of the use of, reference to,
nced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the AICPA. Also note that the auditing standard linked to each
Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted, and additional standards may need to be considered in order to comply with requirement
ystem-generated reports and data you will need to establish a basis for what ITGCs will be reviewed and how they will be tested.
e data provided by the entity in order to rely upon it for audit procedures. This goes beyond the scope of this current document.
ncluded to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted.
rs may reach different conclusions about the relevant assertions tested based upon the procedures performed.
****
Audit Assertion or Type of Procedure Phase of Audit
Objective of the Procedure
Completeness & Accuracy Substantive Interim & Year-End
standard noted.
edures performed.
** **
AICPA Statements on PCAOB Standards
Auditing Standards
Par. .21 of AU-C sec. 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Evidence Obtain
Par. .19 and .A51 of AU-C sec. 330, Performing Audit Procedures in Response to Assessed Risks and Evaluating the Audit Eviden
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Example Applications of Audit Data Analytics
Oversight Validis
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Python Confirmations.com
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Confirmation.com is an audit
confirmation solution that offers a secure
online platform for auditors and
accounting firms to effectively perform
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accounts receivable, accounts payable,
bank, and so on) in both online and paper
formats securely to third-party
responders.
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Guide to Audit Data Analytics Examples
Appendix B and C of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics provide examples of
using ADAs in performing substantive analytical procedures and tests of
details.
I. Notice to Readers
This Audit Data Analytics to Audit Procedures - Mapping document (mapping document) is designed to provide illustrative info
AICPA staff and has not been considered or acted upon by senior technical committees or the AICPA board of directors and doe
and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assis
representations, warranties, or guarantees about, and assume no responsibility for, the content or application of the material c
on such material. Please note that the audit data analytic vendor tools mentioned are referenced as examples only. They are n
"Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the s
* Please note that this document is not intended to be all-encompassing. If you rely on system-generated reports and data
You may also need to perform procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the data provided by the entity in ord
** Please note that the auditing standard linked to each "Traditional Audit Procedure" is included to offer additional guidanc
Additional auditing standards should be reviewed and consulted throughout the audit process.
*** Please note that the audit data analytics are referenced as examples only. They are not endorsed by or affiliated with the
**** The assertions tested are a function of the actual audit procedures performed. Auditors may reach different conclusions
* Industry
Traditional Audit Procedures
Equity:
Obtain an equity reconciliation schedule, including retained earnings
ystem-generated reports and data you will need to establish a basis for what ITGCs will be reviewed and how they will be tested.
e data provided by the entity in order to rely upon it for audit procedures. This goes beyond the scope of this current document.
ncluded to offer additional guidance. The "Traditional Audit Procedure" is not limited to the standard noted.
rs may reach different conclusions about the relevant assertions tested based upon the procedures performed.
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Audit Assertion or Type of Procedure Phase of Audit
Objective of the Procedure
Completeness & Accuracy Substantive Interim & Year-End
standard noted.
edures performed.
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AICPA Statements on PCAOB Standards
Auditing Standards
Par. .21 of AU-C sec. 330, Performing Audit Procedures
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Example Applications of Audit Data Analytics
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Guide to Audit Data Analytics Examples
Appendix B and C of the Guide to Audit Data Analytics
provide examples of using ADAs in performing substantive
analytical procedures and tests of details.