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PHILIPPINE STANDARD ON AUDITING 700 (REVISED)

PHILIPPINE STANDARD ON AUDITING 700 (REVISED)


FORMING AN OPINION AND REPORTING ON FINANCIAL
FORMING AN OPINION AND REPORTING ON FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
STATEMENTS
(Effective for audits
(Effective of financial
for audits statements
of financial for periods
statements ending
for periods on or
ending onafter December
or after 15, 15,
December 2016)
2016)
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph
Introduction
Scope of this PSA .................................................................................................................. 1-4
Effective Date ....................................................................................................................... Paragraph
5
Objectives ........................................................................................................................... 6
Introduction
Definitions ........................................................................................................................... 7–9
Scope of this PSA ..................................................................................................................
Requirements 1-4
Effective
Forming Date .......................................................................................................................
an Opinion on the Financial Statements ................................................................ 10-155
Form of Opinion ................................................................................................................... 16-19
Objectives
Auditor’s Report ...........................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................... 20-516
Definitions Information
Supplementary ...........................................................................................................................
Presented with the Financial Statements ................................ 52-537–9
Application and Other Explanatory Material
Requirements
Qualitative Aspects of the Entity’s Accounting Practices ..................................................... A1-A3
Forming an Opinion on the Financial Statements ................................................................ 10-15
Disclosure of the Effect of Material Transactions and Events on the Information Conveyed
Form of Opinion ...................................................................................................................
in the Financial Statements ...........................................................................................
16-19
A4
Auditor’s Report ...................................................................................................................
Description of the Applicable Financial Reporting Framework ............................................
20-51
A5-A10
(Effective for audits of financial statements for periods ending on or after December 15, 2016)

CONTENTS

PHILIPPINE  STANDARD  ON  AUDITIG  700  (REVISED)  


_____________________________________________________________________________________
FORMING  AN  OPINION  &  REPORTING  ON  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS  
Effec%ve  for  audits  of  financial  statements  for  periods  ending  on  or  a7er  December  15,  2016  
Paragraph
Introduction
Scope of this PSA .................................................................................................................. 1-4
Effective Date ....................................................................................................................... 5
Objectives ........................................................................................................................... 6
Definitions ........................................................................................................................... 7–9
Requirements
Forming an Opinion on the Financial Statements ................................................................ 10-15
Form of Opinion ................................................................................................................... 16-19
Auditor’s Report ................................................................................................................... 20-51
Supplementary Information Presented with the Financial Statements ................................ 52-53
Application and Other Explanatory Material
Qualitative Aspects of the Entity’s Accounting Practices ..................................................... A1-A3
Disclosure of the Effect of Material Transactions and Events on the Information Conveyed
in the Financial Statements ........................................................................................... A4
Description of the Applicable Financial Reporting Framework ............................................ A5-A10
Form of Opinion ................................................................................................................... A11-A12
(Ref: Para. A14)

Illustrations of Independent
Illustra?ons   Auditor’s
of  Independent   ReportsRon
Auditor’s   Financial
eports   on  FStatements
inancial  Statements  
Illustration 1: An auditor’s report on financial statements of a listed entity prepared in accordance with a
fair presentation framework
Illustration 2: An auditor’s report on consolidated financial statements of a listed entity prepared in
accordance with a fair presentation framework
Illustration 3: An auditor’s report on financial statements of an entity other than a listed entity prepared in
accordance with a fair presentation framework (where reference is made to material that is located on a
website of an appropriate authority)
Illustration 4: An auditor’s report on financial statements of an entity other than a listed entity prepared in
accordance with a general purpose compliance framework
Overview  of  Forming  the  Auditor’s  Opinion  and  Report  
Has  the  auditor  obtained  
reasonable  assurance  
F/S   Are  F/S  free  from  material  
misstatements?  

Consider/Evaluate   Consider/Evaluate  

SAAE  obtained  from  sa?sfactory   Quan?ta?ve  &  qualita?ve    


performance  of  audit   factors  of  misstatements  

If  applicable,  has  the  required  EQCR  been  performed?  

Has  required  communica?on  with  TCWG,  management,  


and  other  par?es  have  been  made?  

Form  the  auditor’s  opinion  

Formulate  the  auditor’s  report  


PSA 700 (REVISED), FORMING AN OPINION AND REPORTING ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PHILIPPINE  STANDARD  ON  AUDITIG  700  (REVISED)  


Introduction
FORMING  AN  OPINION  &  REPORTING  ON  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS  

Scope of this PSA

1. This Philippine Standard on Auditing (PSA) deals with the auditor’s responsibility to form an opinion on
the financial statements. It also deals with the form and content of the auditor’s report issued as a result
of an audit of financial statements.
2. PSA 7011 deals with the auditor’s responsibility to communicate key audit matters in the auditor’s
2 3
report. PSA 705 (Revised) and PSA 706 (Revised) deal with how the form and content of the
auditor’s report are affected when the auditor expresses a modified opinion or includes an
Emphasis of Matter paragraph or an Other Matter paragraph in the auditor’s report. Other PSAs also
contain reporting requirements that are applicable when issuing an auditor’s report.

3. This PSA applies to an audit of a complete set of general purpose financial statements and is written in
4
that context. PSA 800 deals with special considerations when financial statements are prepared in
Forms  of  
Scope of this PSA PSA 700 (REVISED), FORMING AN OPINION AND REPORTING ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Introduction
This Philippine Standard on Auditing (PSA) deals with the auditor’s responsibility to form an opinion on
the financial statements. It also deals with the form and content of the auditor’s report issued as a result
of anofaudit
Scope thisofPSA
financial statements.
1
2. 1. PSAThis 701Philippine deals withStandard the auditor’s responsibility
on Auditing (PSA) deals to communicate
with the auditor’skey audit matters toin form
responsibility the auditor’s
an opinion on
2 3
the financial
report. PSA 705 (Revised) and PSA 706 (Revised) statements. It also deals with the form anddealcontent
with howof the theauditor’s
form andreport issued
content of theas a result
auditor’s of an report audit ofarefinancial affectedstatements.
when the auditor expresses a modified opinion or includes an
Emphasis of1Matter paragraph or an Other Matter paragraph in the auditor’s report. Other PSAs also
2. PSA 701 deals with the auditor’s responsibility to communicate key audit matters in the auditor’s
contain reporting requirements 2
that are applicable 3
when issuing an auditor’s report.
report. PSA 705 (Revised) and PSA 706 (Revised) deal with how the form and content of the
3. Thisauditor’s PSA applies reporttoareanaffected audit of when the auditor
a complete set ofexpresses
general purposea modified opinionstatements
financial or includesandan is written in
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PSA   context.
contain 705:  reporting  PSA 800requirements
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when financial
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issuing an statements
auditor’s Areport.are prepared
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0   5
PSA  706:    Emphasis  of  MaIer  Paragraphs  (EOM)   &  other  MaIer  Paragraphs  (OM)  
1                                        in  the  Independent  Auditor’s  Report   with special considerations
accordance with a special purpose framework. PSA 805 deals
6   3. relevant
PSA   This720:   to anAapplies
PSA audit oftoaansingle
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nforma%on   and ofis written
a in
financial statement. This 4PSA also applies to audits for which PSA 800 or PSA 805 apply.
that context. PSA 800 deals with special considerations when financial statements are prepared in
5
accordance with a special purpose framework. PSA 805 deals with special considerations
4. Therelevant requirements to an audit of thisof PSA arefinancial
a single aimed atstatement
addressingor ofanaappropriate balance
specific element, between
account the ofneed
or item a for
consistency and comparability in auditor reporting globally and the need to increase the value of auditor
1
2. PSA 701 deals with the auditor’s responsibility to communicate key audit matters in the auditor’s
2 PSA 700 (REVISED), FORMING
3 AN OPINION AND REPORTING ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
report. PSA 705 (Revised) and PSA 706 (Revised) deal with how the form and content of the
auditor’s report are affected when the auditor expresses a modified opinion or includes an
Introduction
Emphasis of Matter paragraph or an Other Matter paragraph in the auditor’s report. Other PSAs also
contain reporting requirements that are applicable when issuing an auditor’s report.
Scope of this PSA
3. 1. ThisThisPSAPhilippine appliesStandard
to an auditon ofAuditing
a complete
(PSA)set dealsof general purpose responsibility
with the auditor’s financial statements to form anandopinion
is written
on in
4
thatthecontext. financialPSA 800 deals
statements. withdeals
It also special
with considerations
the form and content whenoffinancial
the auditor’sstatements are prepared
report issued as a resultin
5
accordance of an auditwith of financial
a specialstatements.
purpose framework. PSA 805 deals with special considerations
relevant to 1an audit of a single financial statement or of a specific element, account or item of a
2. PSA 701 deals with the auditor’s responsibility to communicate key audit matters in the auditor’s
financial statement.2 This PSA also applies3 to audits for which PSA 800 or PSA 805 apply.
report. PSA 705 (Revised) and PSA 706 (Revised) deal with how the form and content of the
4. PSA   Theauditor’s requirements report areof affected
this PSA when
are the auditor
aimed at expressesana modified
addressing appropriate
800:    Special  Considera%ons  –  Audits  of  F/S  Prepared  in  Accordance  with  Special  
opinion or includes
balance betweenan the need for
     consistency Emphasis of Matter
and paragraphinorauditor
comparability
                             Purpose   Framework   an Other Matter paragraph
reporting globally andin the
the auditor’s report. Other
need to increase PSAs ofalsoauditor
the value
PSA  contain 805:    Sreporting
reporting makingCrequirements
bypecial   onsidera%ons  
the informationthat provided
are
–  Aapplicable
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                                   Accounts  or  Items  of  F/S  
in theingle   issuing an auditor’s
F/S  and  
auditor’s report report.
 Specific   Elements,  
more relevant to users. This PSA
promotes consistency in the auditor’s report, but recognizes the need for flexibility to accommodate
3. particular
This PSAcircumstances
applies to an audit of a complete
of individual set of general
jurisdictions. purposeinfinancial
Consistency statements
the auditor’s andwhen
report, is written in
the audit
4
hasthat
been conducted
context. PSA 800in accordance with PSAs,
deals with special promoteswhen
considerations credibility in thestatements
financial global marketplace
are preparedbyinmaking
5
more readily identifiable
accordance with a specialthose auditsframework.
purpose that have been conducted
PSA 805 in accordance
deals with with globally recognized
special considerations
standards.
relevant toIt also helpsof atosingle
an audit promote the user’s
financial understanding
statement andelement,
or of a specific to identify unusual
account circumstances
or item of a
3. This PSA applies to an audit of a complete set of general purpose financial statements and is written in
4
that context. PSA 800 deals PSAwith special considerations
700 (REVISED), when financial
FORMING AN OPINION statements
AND REPORTING are prepared
ON FINANCIAL in
STATEMENTS
5
accordance with a special purpose framework. PSA 805 deals with special considerations
Introduction
relevant to an audit of a single financial statement or of a specific element, account or item of a
financial statement. This PSA also applies to audits for which PSA 800 or PSA 805 apply.
Scope of this PSA
4. 1. TheThis
requirements
Philippine ofStandard
this PSAonare aimed(PSA)
Auditing at addressing
deals withantheappropriate balance between
auditor’s responsibility to formtheanneed
opinionfor on
consistency andstatements.
the financial comparability in auditor
It also reporting
deals with globally
the form and theofneed
and content to increase
the auditor’s theissued
report value ofasauditor
a result
reporting by making
of an audit the information
of financial statements.provided in the auditor’s report more relevant to users. This PSA
promotes consistency
1
in the auditor’s report, but recognizes the need for flexibility to accommodate
2. particular
PSA 701 deals with theof individual
circumstances auditor’s responsibility
jurisdictions.toConsistency
communicatein the keyauditor’s
audit matters
report,in the
whenauditor’s
the audit
2 3
hasreport.
been conducted in accordance
PSA 705 (Revised) with PSAs,
and PSA promotesdeal
706 (Revised) credibility
with howin the global
form andmarketplace
content ofbythemaking
moreauditor’s
readilyreport are affected
identifiable when the
those audits thatauditor expresses
have been a modified
conducted opinion orwith
in accordance includes
globallyanrecognized
EmphasisIt also
standards. of Matter
helpsparagraph
to promoteorthean user’s
Other Matter paragraphandin totheidentify
understanding auditor’sunusual
report.circumstances
Other PSAs also
whencontain reporting requirements that are applicable when issuing an auditor’s report.
they occur.
Effective
3. ThisDatePSA applies to an audit of a complete set of general purpose financial statements and is written in
4
that context. PSA 800 deals with special considerations when financial statements are prepared in
5. This PSA is effective for audits of financial statements for periods
5 ending on or after December 15,
accordance with a special purpose framework. PSA 805 deals with special considerations
2016.
relevant to an audit of a single financial statement or of a specific element, account or item of a
Effective Date

5. This PSA is effective for audits of financial statements for periods ending on or after December 15,
2016.
Objectives
6. The objectives of the auditor are:

(a) To form an opinion on the financial statements based on an evaluation of the conclusions drawn
from the audit evidence obtained; and
(b) To express clearly that opinion through a written report.

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1
PSA 701, Communicating Key Audit Matters in the Independent Auditor’s Report
2
PSA 705 (Revised), Modifications to the Opinion in the Independent Auditor’s Report
3
PSA 706 (Revised), Emphasis of Matter Paragraphs and Other Matter Paragraphs in the Independent Auditor’s Report
4
PSA 800, Special Considerations—Audits of Financial Statements Prepared in Accordance with Special Purpose Frameworks
5
PSA 805, Special Considerations—Audits of Single Financial Statements and Specific Elements, Accounts or Items of a Financial
Statement
PSA 700 (REVISED), FORMING AN OPINION AND REPORTING ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Definitions
7. For purposes of the PSAs, the following terms have the meanings attributed below:

(a) General purpose financial statements – Financial statements prepared in accordance with a
general purpose framework.
(b) General purpose framework – A financial reporting framework designed to meet the common
financial information needs of a wide range of users. The financial reporting framework may be a
fair presentation framework or a compliance framework.
The term “fair presentation framework” is used to refer to a financial reporting framework that
requires compliance with the requirements of the framework and:
(i) Acknowledges explicitly or implicitly that, to achieve fair presentation of the financial
statements, it may be necessary for management to provide disclosures beyond those
specifically required by the framework; or
(ii) Acknowledges explicitly that it may be necessary for management to depart from a
requirement of the framework to achieve fair presentation of the financial statements. Such
(a) General purpose financial statements – Financial statements prepared in accordance with a
general purpose framework.
(b) General purpose framework – A financial reporting framework designed to meet the common
financial information needs of a wide range of users. The financial reporting framework may be a
fair presentation framework or a compliance framework.
The term “fair presentation framework” is used to refer to a financial reporting framework that
requires compliance with the requirements of the framework and:
(i) Acknowledges explicitly or implicitly that, to achieve fair presentation of the financial
statements, it may be necessary for management to provide disclosures beyond those
specifically required by the framework; or
(ii) Acknowledges explicitly that it may be necessary for management to depart from a
requirement of the framework to achieve fair presentation of the financial statements. Such
departures are expected to be necessary only in extremely rare circumstances.
The term “compliance framework” is used to refer to a financial reporting framework that
requires compliance with the requirements of the framework, but does not contain the
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acknowledgements in (i) or (ii) above.

(c) Unmodified opinion – The opinion expressed by the auditor when the auditor concludes that
statements, it may be necessary for management to provide disclosures beyond those
7. For purposesspecifically
of the PSAs,required
the following
by theterms have the
framework; or meanings attributed below:
(a) General purpose financial
(ii) Acknowledges statements
explicitly that it–may
Financial statements
be necessary forprepared in accordance
management to depart with
fromaa
generalrequirement
purpose framework.
of the framework to achieve fair presentation of the financial statements. Such
(b) Generaldepartures are expected
purpose framework to be necessary
– A financial reportingonly in extremely
framework raretocircumstances.
designed meet the common
financial
The terminformation needs
“compliance of a wide range
framework” is usedoftousers.
referThe
to afinancial
financialreporting
reportingframework
frameworkmay
thatbe a
fair presentation framework or a compliance framework.
requires compliance with the requirements of the framework, but does not contain the
The term “fair presentation framework” is6 used to refer to a financial reporting framework that
acknowledgements
requires in (i)theor requirements
compliance with (ii) above. of the framework and:
(i) Acknowledges explicitly or implicitly that, to achieve fair presentation of the financial
(c) Unmodified opinion –it may
statements, The opinion
be necessaryexpressed by the auditor
for management when thedisclosures
to provide auditor concludes that
beyond those
specifically
the financial requiredare
statements by the framework;
prepared, in allormaterial respects, in accordance with the
(ii)applicable
Acknowledges explicitly that it may
financial reporting framework. be
7 necessary for management to depart from a

requirement of the framework to achieve fair presentation of the financial statements. Such
8. Reference todepartures
“financialare expected toin be
statements” thisnecessary
PSA meansonly“aincomplete
extremelysetrareof circumstances.
general purpose financial
statements,
The term including the related
“compliance notes.”isThe
framework” usedrelated
to refernotes
to a ordinarily compriseframework
financial reporting a summarythatof significant
requirespolicies
accounting compliance with explanatory
and other the requirements of the framework,
information. but doesofnotthecontain
The requirements the financial
applicable
reporting framework determine the form
acknowledgements in (i) or (ii) above. and
6 content of the financial statements, and what constitutes a

complete set of financial statements.


The term “compliance framework” is used to refer to a financial reporting framework that
requires compliance with the requirements of the framework, but does not contain the
6
acknowledgements in (i) or (ii) above.

(c) Unmodified opinion – The opinion expressed by the auditor when the auditor concludes that
the financial statements are prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the
7
applicable financial reporting framework.

8. Reference to “financial statements” in this PSA means “a complete set of general purpose financial
statements, including the related notes.” The related notes ordinarily comprise a summary of significant
accounting policies and other explanatory information. The requirements of the applicable financial
reporting framework determine the form and content of the financial statements, and what constitutes a
complete set of financial statements.
9. Reference to “Philippine Financial Reporting Standards” in this PSA means the Philippine Financial
Reporting Standards (PFRSs) issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council.
6
acknowledgements
(c) Unmodified in (i)opinion
opinion – The or (ii) above.
expressed by the auditor when the auditor concludes that
the financial
(c) Unmodified statements
opinion are prepared,
– The opinion in allbymaterial
expressed respects,
the auditor whenintheaccordance with the that
auditor concludes
7
applicable financial reporting framework. all material respects, in accordance with the
the financial statements are prepared, in
7
applicable financial reporting framework.
8. Reference to “financial statements” in this PSA means “a complete set of general purpose financial
8. statements,
Reference toincluding
“financialthestatements”
related notes.”
in thisThePSA
related notes
means ordinarily set
“a complete comprise a summary
of general purposeoffinancial
significant
accounting
statements,policies
includingandtheother explanatory
related notes.” Theinformation. Theordinarily
related notes requirements of theaapplicable
comprise summary offinancial
significant
reporting
accountingframework determine
policies and the form andinformation.
other explanatory content of the
Thefinancial statements,
requirements of the and what constitutes
applicable financial a
complete
reporting set of financial
framework statements.
determine the form and content of the financial statements, and what constitutes a
complete set
9. Reference of financialFinancial
to “Philippine statements.
Reporting Standards” in this PSA means the Philippine Financial
9. Reporting
ReferenceStandards (PFRSs)
to “Philippine issued
Financial by the Financial
Reporting Standards”Reporting Standards
in this PSA means Council.
the Philippine Financial
Reporting Standards (PFRSs) issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council.
PSA 700 (REVISED), FORMING AN OPINION AND REPORTING ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Requirements
Forming an Opinion on the
Requirements:   Financial Statements
 Forming   an  Opinion  on  Financial  Statements  

10. The auditor shall form an opinion on whether the financial statements are prepared, in all material
8, 9
respects, in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework.
11. In order to form that opinion, the auditor shall conclude as to whether the auditor has obtained
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. That conclusion shall take into account:
(a) The auditor’s conclusion, in accordance with PSA 330, whether sufficient appropriate audit
10
evidence has been obtained;
(b) The auditor’s conclusion, in accordance with PSA 450, whether uncorrected misstatements are
11
material, individually or in aggregate; and
(c) The evaluations required by paragraphs 12–15.
Forming an Opinion on the Financial Statements

10. The auditor shall form an opinion on whether the financial statements are prepared, in all material
8, 9
respects, in accordance
Requirements:   with the
 Forming   an  applicable financial
Opinion   on  Freporting framework.
inancial   Statements  
11. In order to form that opinion, the auditor shall conclude as to whether the auditor has obtained
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. That conclusion shall take into account:
(a) The auditor’s conclusion, in accordance with PSA 330, whether sufficient appropriate audit
10
evidence has been obtained;
(b) The auditor’s conclusion, in accordance with PSA 450, whether uncorrected misstatements are
11
material, individually or in aggregate; and
(c) The evaluations required by paragraphs 12–15.
12. The auditor shall evaluate whether the financial statements are prepared, in all material respects, in
accordance with the requirements of the applicable financial reporting framework. This evaluation shall
include consideration of the qualitative aspects of the entity’s accounting practices, including indicators
of possible bias in management’s judgments. (Ref: Para. A1–A3)
evidence has been obtained;
(b) The auditor’s conclusion, in accordance with PSA 450, whether uncorrected misstatements are
11
material, individually or in aggregate; and
(c) The evaluations requi  Fredorming  
REQUIREMENTS:   by paragraphs
an  O12–15.
pinion  on  the  Financial  Statements      

12. The auditor shall evaluate whether the financial statements are prepared, in all material respects, in
accordance with the requirements of the applicable financial reporting framework. This evaluation shall
include consideration of the qualitative aspects of the entity’s accounting practices, including indicators
of possible bias in management’s judgments. (Ref: Para. A1–A3)
13. Reference:  
In particular, the audi
    tor shall evaluate whether, in view of the requirements of the applicable financial
reporting
PSA   framework:
260   –  Communica%on  to  TCWG  
PSA  540  –  Audi%ng  Accoun%ng  Es%mates,  including  FV  
 (a)
             The
           fi  n  anci
     Aaccoun%ng  
l statements adequately disclose&  theRelated  
Es%mates   significantDaccounting policies selected and
isclosures  
PSA  appl 450   ied;–  Evalua%on  of  Misstatements  Iden%fied  During  the  Audit  
(b) The accounting policies selected and applied are consistent with the applicable financial reporting
framework and are appropriate;
***

Application and Other Explanatory Material


Qualitative Aspects of the Entity’s Accounting Practices (Ref: Para. 12)

A1. Management makes a number of judgments about the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements.
A2. PSA 260 (Revised) contains a discussion of the qualitative aspects of accounting practices.17 In
considering the qualitative aspects of the entity’s accounting practices, the auditor may become aware
of possible bias in management’s judgments. The auditor may conclude that the cumulative effect of a
lack of neutrality, together with the effect of uncorrected misstatements, causes the financial statements
as a whole to be materially misstated. Indicators of a lack of neutrality that may affect the auditor’s
evaluation of whether the financial statements as a whole are materially misstated include the following:
The selective correction of misstatements brought to management’s attention during the audit
(e.g., correcting misstatements with the effect of increasing reported earnings, but not correcting
misstatements that have the effect of decreasing reported earnings).
Possible management bias in the making of accounting estimates.
***
Qualitative Aspects of the Entity’s Accounting Practices (Ref: Para. 12)
Application and Other Explanatory Material
A1. Management makes a number of judgments about the amounts and disclosures in the financial
Qualitativestatements.
Aspects of the Entity’s Accounting Practices (Ref: PSA   260:  
Para. 12)  Communica?on  to  TCWG    
A2. PSA 260 (Revised) contains a discussion of the qualitative aspects of accounting practices.17 In
A1. Management makes a number of judgments about the amounts and disclosures in the financial
considering the qualitative aspects of the entity’s accounting practices, the auditor may become aware
statements.
of possible bias in management’s judgments. The auditor may conclude that the cumulative 17
effect of a
A2. PSA lack
260 of(Revised)
neutrality,contains
togethera discussion
with the effectof the qualitative aspects
of uncorrected of accounting
misstatements, causespractices.
the financialIn statements
considering the qualitative
as a whole aspects
to be materially of the entity’s
misstated. accounting
Indicators of a lackpractices, the auditor
of neutrality that maymay become
affect aware
the auditor’s
of possible bias ofin whether
evaluation management’s judgments.
the financial The auditor
statements mayare
as a whole conclude
materiallythatmisstated
the cumulative
includeeffect of a
the following:
lack of neutrality, together with the effect of uncorrected misstatements, causes the financial statements
as a whole The
to beselective
materiallycorrection
misstated.of misstatements
Indicators of a lackbrought to management’s
of neutrality attention
that may affect theduring the audit
auditor’s
evaluation of(e.g., correcting
whether misstatements
the financial statements withasthea whole
effect are
of increasing
materiallyreported
misstatedearnings,
include thebutfollowing:
not correcting
misstatements that have the effect of decreasing reported earnings).
The selective correction of misstatements brought to management’s attention during the audit
(e.g.,Possible
correctingmanagement
misstatementsbiaswith
in thethemaking
effect ofofincreasing
accountingreported
estimates. earnings, but not correcting
A3. PSA misstatements that have the effect of decreasing reported earnings).
540 addresses possible management bias in making accounting estimates. Indicators of
18

possible
Possiblemanagement
managementbias biasdoinnottheconstitute
making ofmisstatements for purposes of drawing conclusions on the
accounting estimates.
reasonableness of individual accounting estimates. They may, however, affect the auditor’s evaluation
A3. PSA 540 addresses possible management bias in making accounting estimates.18 Indicators of
of whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement.
*** of a lack of neutrality that may affect the auditor’s
as a whole to be materially misstated. Indicators
evaluation of whether the financial statements as a whole are materially misstated include the following:
ApplicationThe
andselective
Othercorrection of misstatements
Explanatory Material brought to management’s attention during the audit
(e.g., correcting misstatements with the effect of increasing reported earnings, but not correcting
misstatements
Qualitative Aspects that haveAccounting
of the Entity’s the effect ofPractices
decreasing reported
(Ref: earnings).
Para. 12)
Possible management bias in the making of accounting estimates.
A1.A3. Management makes a number of judgments about the amounts and disclosures in18the financial
PSA 540 addresses possible management bias in making accounting estimates. Indicators of
statements.
possible management bias do not constitute misstatements for purposes of drawing conclusions on the
17
A2. PSA
reasonableness
260 (Revised) contains a discussion of the qualitative aspects of accounting practices. Inevaluation
of individual accounting estimates. They may, however, affect the auditor’s
of whetherthe
considering thequalitative
financial statements
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whole are free frompractices,
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misstatement.
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auditor may on
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the Information Conveyedeffect of a
in the
lack ofStatements
Financial neutrality, together with the
(Ref: Para. effect of uncorrected misstatements, causes the financial statements
13(e))
as a whole to be materially misstated. Indicators of a lack of neutrality that may affect the auditor’s
A4. evaluation
It is common for financial
of whether statements
the financial prepared
statements as ainwhole
accordance with a general
are materially misstatedpurpose
includeframework to
the following:
present an entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. In such circumstances, the
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auditor evaluates whether the financial statements provide
                                   Es?mates  and  Related  Disclosures   adequate disclosures enable the intended
users(e.g., correcting misstatements
to understand with thetransactions
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and events on theearnings, but not position,
entity’s financial correcting
misstatements
financial performance thatand
havecashtheflows.
effect of decreasing reported earnings).
Possible
Description of the management bias in theReporting
Applicable Financial making ofFramework
accounting estimates.
(Ref: Para. 15)
A3.A5. As explained in PSA 200, the preparation of the financial statements by management
18 and, where
PSA 540 addresses possible management bias in making accounting estimates. Indicators of
(b) The auditor’s conclusion, in accordance with PSA 450, whether uncorrected misstatements are
11
material, individually or in aggregate; and
(c) The evaluations required by paragraphs
PSA 700 (REVISED), 12–15.
FORMING AN OPINION AND REPORTING ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
12. The auditor shall evaluate whether the financial statements are prepared, in all material respects, in
Requirements
accordance with the requirements of the applicable financial reporting framework. This evaluation shall
include consideration of the qualitative aspects of the entity’s accounting practices, including indicators
Forming an Opinion
of possible bias inonmanagement’s
the Financial judgments.
Statements (Ref: Para. A1–A3)

13. 10.In particular,


The auditorthe
shallauditor
form anshall evaluate
opinion whether,
on whether the infinancial
view ofstatements
the requirements of theinapplicable
are prepared, all materialfinancial
reporting framework:
respects, in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework.
8, 9

11.(a) In order
The financial statements
to form that opinion, theadequately
auditor shalldisclose theassignificant
conclude to whetheraccounting
the auditor policies selected and
has obtained
applied;assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material
reasonable
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. That conclusion shall take into account:
(b) The accounting policies selected and applied are consistent with the applicable financial reporting
(a) framework
The auditor’s
andconclusion, in accordance with PSA 330, whether sufficient appropriate audit
are appropriate;
10
evidence has been obtained;
(c) The accounting estimates made by management are reasonable;
(b) The auditor’s conclusion, in accordance with PSA 450, whether uncorrected misstatements are
(d) The information presented in the financial11 statements is relevant, reliable, comparable, and
material, individually or in aggregate; and
understandable;
(c) The evaluations required by paragraphs 12–15.
(e) The financial statements provide adequate disclosures to enable the intended users to
12. Theunderstand
auditor shallthe
evaluate
effectwhether the financial
of material statements
transactions are prepared,
and events in all materialconveyed
on the information respects, inin the
accordance
financialwith the requirements
statements; and (Ref:of the applicable
Para. A4) financial reporting framework. This evaluation shall
reporting framework:
(a) The financial statements adequately disclose the significant accounting policies selected and
PSA 700 (REVISED), FORMING AN OPINION AND REPORTING ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
applied;
(b) The accounting policies selected and applied are consistent with the applicable financial reporting
Requirements
framework and are appropriate;
Forming
(c) anThe
Opinion on the estimates
accounting Financial Statements
made by management are reasonable;
10. (d) The information
The auditor shall form anpresented
opinion oninwhether
the financial statements
the financial is relevant,
statements reliable,incomparable,
are prepared, all material and
understandable;
respects, in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework.
8, 9

11. (e) Theto financial


In order form that statements provideshall
opinion, the auditor adequate
concludedisclosures to enable
as to whether the intended
the auditor users to
has obtained
understand
reasonable the effect
assurance of material
about whether the transactions and events
financial statements on theareinformation
as a whole conveyed in the
free from material
misstatement,
financialwhether due toand
statements; fraud or error.
(Ref: Para.That
A4) conclusion shall take into account:
(f)(a) The
The terminology
auditor’s conclusion,
used in intheaccordance
financial
10
with PSA 330,including
statements, whetherthe
sufficient
title ofappropriate
each auditstatement, is
financial
evidence has
appropriate. been obtained;
(b) The auditor’s conclusion, in accordance with PSA 450, whether uncorrected misstatements are
11
material, individually or in aggregate; and
(c) The evaluations required by paragraphs 12–15.
12. The auditor shall evaluate whether the financial statements are prepared, in all material respects, in
accordance with the requirements of the applicable financial reporting framework. This evaluation shall
____________________________
A3. PSA 540 addresses possible management bias in making accounting estimates.18 Indicators of
possible management bias do not constitute misstatements for purposes of drawing conclusions on the
reasonableness of individual accounting estimates. They may, however, affect the auditor’s evaluation
of whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement.
Disclosures of the Effect of Material Transactions and Events on the Information Conveyed in the
Financial Statements (Ref: Para. 13(e))

A4. It is common for financial statements prepared in accordance with a general purpose framework to
present an entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. In such circumstances, the
auditor evaluates whether the financial statements provide adequate disclosures to enable the intended
users to understand the effect of material transactions and events on the entity’s financial position,
financial performance and cash flows.
Description of the Applicable Financial Reporting Framework (Ref: Para. 15)
A5. As explained in PSA 200, the preparation of the financial statements by management and, where
appropriate, those charged with governance requires the inclusion of an adequate description of
19
the applicable financial reporting framework in the financial statements. That description advises
PSA 700 (REVISED), FORMING AN OPINION AND REPORTING ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Requirements:    Forming  an  Opinion  on  Financial  Statements  

14. When the financial statements are prepared in accordance with a fair presentation framework, the
evaluation required by paragraphs 12–13 shall also include whether the financial statements achieve
fair presentation. The auditor’s evaluation as to whether the financial statements achieve fair
presentation shall include consideration of:
(a) The overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements; and
(b) Whether the financial statements, including the related notes, represent the underlying
transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
15. The auditor shall evaluate whether the financial statements adequately refer to or describe the
applicable financial reporting framework. (Ref: Para. A5–A10)
Form of Opinion

16. The auditor shall express an unmodified opinion when the auditor concludes that the financial
Disclosures of the Effect of Material Transactions and Events on the Information Conveyed in the
Financial(a)Statements
The overall
(Ref:presentation,
Para. 13(e)) structure and content of the financial statements; and
(b) Whether the financial statements, including the related notes, represent the underlying
A4. It is common for financial statements prepared in accordance with a general purpose framework to
transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
present an entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. In such circumstances, the
15. auditor evaluates
The auditor shallwhether the financial
evaluate whetherstatements
the financialprovide adequateadequately
statements disclosuresrefer
to enable
to or the intended
describe the
users to understand
applicable financialthereporting
effect of material transactions
framework. andA5–A10)
(Ref: Para. events on the entity’s financial position,
financial performance and cash flows.
Form of Opinion
Description of the Applicable Financial Reporting Framework (Ref: Para. 15)
A5. As explained in PSA 200, the preparation of the financial statements by management and, where
16. appropriate,
The auditorthose
shallcharged
express an(REVISED),
PSA 700
with unmodified opinion
FORMING
governance when
AN OPINION
requires the the auditor
AND concludes
REPORTING
inclusion that STATEMENTS
ON FINANCIAL
of an adequate the financial
description of
statements are prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with
19 the applicable financial reporting
the applicable financial reporting framework in the financial statements. That description advises
framework.
users of the financial statements of the framework on which the financial statements are based.
_________________________
17.PSA
17 If the260auditor:
(Revised), Communication with Those Charged with Governance, Appendix 2
A6. A description that the financial statements are prepared in accordance with a particular applicable
18 PSA  200:    Overall  Objec?ves  of  the  Independent  Auditors  &  the  
PSAfinancial 540, Auditing reporting framework
Accounting Estimates,is Including
appropriate only
Fair Value if the financial
Accounting statements
Estimates, comply
and Related with allparagraph
Disclosures, theas a21whole are not
(a) concludes that, based on the audit evidence obtained,
19                                    Conduct  of  an  Audit  in  Accordance  with  ISA  
PSArequirements 200, paragraphsofA2–A3
the financial statements
that framework that are effective during the period covered by the financial statements.
free from material misstatement; or
A7. A description of the applicable financial reporting framework that contains imprecise qualifying or
(b) is unable to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to conclude that the financial statements
limiting language (e.g., “the financial statements are in substantial compliance with Philippine Financial
Reportingas Standards”)
a whole areisfree
not anfrom materialdescription
adequate misstatement, the auditorasshall
of that framework it maymodify theusers
mislead opinion
of thein the
transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
15. The auditor shall evaluate whether the financial statements adequately refer to or describe the
applicable financial reporting framework. (Ref: Para. A5–A10)
Requirements:  
Form of Opinion  Form  of  Opinion  

16. The auditor shall express an unmodified opinion when the auditor concludes that the financial
statements are prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the applicable financial reporting
framework.
17. If the auditor:

(a) concludes that, based on the audit evidence obtained, the financial statements as a whole are not
free from material misstatement; or
(b) is unable to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to conclude that the financial statements
as a whole are free from material misstatement, the auditor shall modify the opinion in the
auditor’s report in accordance with PSA 705 (Revised).
18. If financial statements prepared in accordance with the requirements of a fair presentation framework
do not achieve fair presentation, the auditor shall discuss the matter with management and, depending
on the requirements of the applicable financial reporting framework and how the matter is resolved,
shall determine whether it is necessary to modify the opinion in the auditor’s report in accordance with
16. The auditor shall express an unmodified opinion when the auditor concludes that the financial
statements are prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the applicable financial reporting
framework.
Requirements:    Form  of  Opinion  
17. If the auditor:

(a) concludes that, based on the audit evidence obtained, the financial statements as a whole are not
free from material misstatement; or
(b) is unable to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to conclude that the financial statements
as a whole are free from material misstatement, the auditor shall modify the opinion in the
auditor’s report in accordance with PSA 705 (Revised).
18. If financial statements prepared in accordance with the requirements of a fair presentation framework
do not achieve fair presentation, the auditor shall discuss the matter with management and, depending
PSA  705:    Modifica?ons  to  Opinions  of  Independent  Auditor’s  Report  
on the requirements of the applicable financial reporting framework and how the matter is resolved,
shall determine whether it is necessary to modify the opinion in the auditor’s report in accordance with
PSA 705 (Revised). (Ref: Para. A11)
19. When the financial statements are prepared in accordance with a compliance framework, the auditor is
(a) concludes that, based on the audit evidence obtained, the financial statements as a whole are not
free from material misstatement; or
(b) is unable to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to conclude that the financial statements
as a whole are  free
Requirements:   from material
Form   misstatement,
of  Opinion   the auditor
–  Fair   shall modify theFopinion
Presenta?on   in the
ramework  
auditor’s report in accordance with PSA 705 (Revised).
18. If financial statements prepared in accordance with the requirements of a fair presentation framework
do not achieve fair presentation, the auditor shall discuss the matter with management and, depending
on the requirements of the applicable financial reporting framework and how the matter is resolved,
shall determine whether it is necessary to modify the opinion in the auditor’s report in accordance with
PSA 705 (Revised). (Ref: Para. A11)
19. When the financial statements are prepared in accordance with a compliance framework, the auditor is
not required to evaluate whether the financial statements achieve fair presentation. However, if in
extremely rare circumstances the auditor concludes that such financial statements are misleading, the
auditor shall discuss the matter with management and, depending on how it is resolved, shall determine
whether, and how, to communicate it in the auditor’s report. (Ref: Para. A12)
Auditor’s Report
auditor’s report in accordance with PSA 705 (Revised).
18. If financial statements prepared in accordance with the requirements of a fair presentation framework
do not achieve fair presentation, the auditor shall discuss the matter with management and, depending
on the requirements of the applicable financial reporting framework and how the matter is resolved,
shall determine whether
Requirements:   it isonecessary
 Form   to modify
f  Opinion   –    Cthe opinion in the auditor’s
ompliance   report in accordance with
Framework  
PSA 705 (Revised). (Ref: Para. A11)
19. When the financial statements are prepared in accordance with a compliance framework, the auditor is
not required to evaluate whether the financial statements achieve fair presentation. However, if in
extremely rare circumstances the auditor concludes that such financial statements are misleading, the
auditor shall discuss the matter with management and, depending on how it is resolved, shall determine
whether, and how, to communicate it in the auditor’s report. (Ref: Para. A12)
Auditor’s Report

20. The auditor’s report shall be in writing. (Ref: Para. A13–A14)

Auditor’s Report for Audits Conducted in Accordance with Philippine Standards on Auditing
Requirements:    Form  of  Opinion  –  Compliance  Framework  
not required to evaluate whether the financial statements achieve fair presentation. However, if in
extremely rare circumstances the auditor concludes that such financial statements are misleading, the
auditor shall discuss the matter with management and, depending on how it is resolved, shall determine
whether, and how, to communicate it in the auditor’s report. (Ref: Para. A12)
Auditor’s Report
Auditor’s   Report  

20. The auditor’s report shall be in writing. (Ref: Para. A13–A14)

Auditor’s Report for Audits Conducted in Accordance with Philippine Standards on Auditing

Title

21. The auditor’s report shall have a title that clearly indicates that it is the report of an independent auditor.
(Ref: Para. A15)
Auditor’s Opinion

23. The first section of the auditor’s report shall include the auditor’s opinion, and shall have the heading
Auditor’s  
“Opinion.”Report  
24. The Opinion section of the auditor’s report shall also:
(a) Identify the entity whose financial statements have been audited;
(b) State that the financial statements have been audited;
(c) Identify the title of each statement comprising the financial statements;
(d) Refer to the notes, including the summary of significant accounting policies; and
(e) Specify the date of, or period covered by, each financial statement comprising the financial
statements. (Ref: Para. A17–A18)
25. When expressing an unmodified opinion on financial statements prepared in accordance with a fair
presentation framework, the auditor’s opinion shall, unless otherwise required by law or regulation, use
the following phrase:
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, [ ]
(c) Identify the title of each statement comprising the financial statements;
(d) Refer to the notes, including the summary of significant accounting policies; and
(e) Specify the date of, or period covered by, each financial statement comprising the financial
Auditor’s  Report  
statements. (Ref: Para. A17–A18)
25. When expressing an unmodified opinion on financial statements prepared in accordance with a fair
presentation framework, the auditor’s opinion shall, unless otherwise required by law or regulation, use
the following phrase:
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, [ ]
in accordance with [the applicable financial reporting framework].
(Ref: Para. A19–A26)
26. When expressing an unmodified opinion on financial statements prepared in accordance with a
compliance framework, the auditor’s opinion shall be that the accompanying financial statements are
prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with [the applicable financial reporting framework].
(Ref: Para. A21–A26)
27. If the reference to the applicable financial reporting framework in the auditor’s opinion is not to PFRSs
issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council, the auditor’s opinion shall identify the jurisdiction
presentation framework, the auditor’s opinion shall, unless otherwise required by law or regulation, use
the following phrase:
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, [ ]
in accordance with [the applicable financial reporting framework].
Auditor’s  Report  
(Ref: Para. A19–A26)
26. When expressing an unmodified opinion on financial statements prepared in accordance with a
compliance framework, the auditor’s opinion shall be that the accompanying financial statements are
prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with [the applicable financial reporting framework].
(Ref: Para. A21–A26)
27. If the reference to the applicable financial reporting framework in the auditor’s opinion is not to PFRSs
issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council, the auditor’s opinion shall identify the jurisdiction
of origin of the framework.
Basis for Opinion

28. The auditor’s report shall include a section, directly following the Opinion section, with the heading
“Basis for Opinion”, that: (Ref: Para. A27)
(a) States that the audit was conducted in accordance with Philippine Standards on Auditing; (Ref:
Auditor’s  Report  
Auditor’s  Report  
27. If the reference to the applicable financial reporting framework in the auditor’s opinion is not to PFRSs
issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council, the auditor’s opinion shall identify the jurisdiction
of origin of the framework.
Basis  
Basis forfor  
OpinionOpinion  

28. The auditor’s report shall include a section, directly following the Opinion section, with the heading
“Basis for Opinion”, that: (Ref: Para. A27)
(a) States that the audit was conducted in accordance with Philippine Standards on Auditing; (Ref:
Para. A28)
(b) Refers to the section of the auditor’s report that describes the auditor’s responsibilities under the
PSAs;
(c) Includes a statement that the auditor is independent of the entity in accordance with the relevant
ethical requirements relating to the audit, and has fulfilled the auditor’s other ethical
responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. The statement shall identify the
(a) States that the audit was conducted in accordance with Philippine Standards on Auditing; (Ref:
Para. A28)
(b) Refers to the section of the auditor’s report that describes the auditor’s responsibilities under the
PSAs;
Basis  for   Opinion  
(c) Includes a statement that the auditor is independent of the entity in accordance with the relevant
PSA 700 (REVISED), FORMING AN OPINION AND REPORTING ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ethical requirements PSArelating to the audit,
700 (REVISED), FORMINGandANhasOPINION
fulfilledAND
theREPORTING
auditor’s other ethical STATEMENTS
ON FINANCIAL
responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. The statement shall identify the
jurisdiction of origin of the relevant ethical requirements [Code of Ethics for Professional
jurisdiction ofinorigin
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the Philippines ethicalCode
(Philippine requirements
of Ethics)][Code of Ethics
or refer to the for Professional
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(Ref: Para. for Accountants’ Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (IESBA Code);
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auditor believes that the audit evidence the auditor has obtained is sufficient
(d) and
States whether the
appropriate auditorabelieves
to provide basis forthat
thethe audit evidence
auditor’s opinion. the auditor has obtained is sufficient
and appropriate to provide a basis for the auditor’s opinion.
Going Concern
Going Concern
12
29. Where applicable, the auditor shall report in accordance with PSA 570 (Revised). 12
29. Where applicable, the auditor shall report in accordance with PSA 570 (Revised).
Key Audit Matters
Key Audit Matters
Standards Board for Accountants’ Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (IESBA Cod
andandappropriate to provide
(Ref: Para. a basis for the auditor’s opinion.
A29–A34)
(d) States whether the auditor believes that the audit evidence the auditor has obtained is suffic
Going Concern
and appropriate to provide a basis for the auditor’s opinion.
12
GoingWhere
29. Concern
applicable, the auditor shall report in accordance with PSA 570 (Revised).
Going  Concern  
12
29. Where applicable, the auditor shall report in accordance with PSA 570 (Revised).
Key Audit Matters
Key  Audit  Macers  
Key Audit
30. Matters
For audits of complete sets of general purpose financial statements of listed entities, the auditor shall
communicate key audit matters in the auditor’s report in accordance with PSA 701.
30. For audits of complete sets of general purpose financial statements of listed entities, the auditor s
communicate
31. When the auditorkey audit matters
is otherwise requiredinbythelawauditor’s report
or regulation in accordance
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or decides Para. key audit
communicate
A35–A38)
matters in the auditor’s report, the auditor shall do so in accordance with PSA 701. (Ref: Para.
A35–A38)
Responsibilities for the Financial Statements
Responsibilities for the Financial Statements
32. The auditor’s report shall include a section with a heading “Responsibilities of Management for the
32. Financial
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31. When the auditor is otherwise required by law or regulation or decides to communicate key audit
matters in the auditor’s report, the auditor shall do so in accordance with PSA 701. (Ref: Para.
A35–A38)
Responsibilities for the Financial
Responsibili?es   Statements
for  the   Financial  Statements  

32. The auditor’s report shall include a section with a heading “Responsibilities of Management for the
Financial Statements.” The auditor’s report shall use the term that is appropriate in the context of the
legal framework in the particular jurisdiction and need not refer specifically to “management”. In some
jurisdictions, the appropriate reference may be to those charged with governance. (Ref: Para. A39)
33. This section of the auditor’s report shall describe management’s responsibility for: (Ref: Para.
A40–A43)
(a) Preparing the financial statements in accordance with the applicable financial reporting
framework, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the
preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud
or error; and
(b) Assessing the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern13 and whether the use of the going
32. The auditor’s report shall include a section with a heading “Responsibilities of Management for the
Financial Statements.” The auditor’s report shall use the term that is appropriate in the context of the
legal framework in the particular jurisdiction and need not refer specifically to “management”. In some
jurisdictions, the appropriate
Responsibili?es   for  the  reference may Sbetatements  
Financial   to those charged with governance. (Ref: Para. A39)
33. This section of the auditor’s report shall describe management’s responsibility for: (Ref: Para.
A40–A43)
(a) Preparing the financial statements in accordance with the applicable financial reporting
framework, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the
preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud
or error; and
(b) Assessing the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern13 and whether the use of the going
concern basis of accounting is appropriate as well as disclosing, if applicable, matters relating to
going concern. The explanation of management’s responsibility for this assessment shall include
a description of when the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate. (Ref: Para.
A43)
34. This section of the auditor’s report shall also identify those responsible for the oversight of the financial
reporting process, when those responsible for such oversight are different from those who fulfill the
responsibilities described in paragraph 33 above. In this case, the heading of this section shall also
refer to “Those Charged with Governance” or such term that is appropriate in the context of the legal
or error; and
(b) Assessing the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern13 and whether the use of the going
concern basis of accounting is appropriate as well as disclosing, if applicable, matters relating to
going concern. The explanation of management’s responsibility for this assessment shall include
Responsibili?es  for  the  Financial  Statements  
a description of when the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate. (Ref: Para.
A43)
34. This section of the auditor’s report shall also identify those responsible for the oversight of the financial
reporting process, when those responsible for such oversight are different from those who fulfill the
responsibilities described in paragraph 33 above. In this case, the heading of this section shall also
refer to “Those Charged with Governance” or such term that is appropriate in the context of the legal
framework in the particular jurisdiction. (Ref: Para. A44)
35. When the financial statements are prepared in accordance with a fair presentation framework, the
description of responsibilities for the financial statements in the auditor’s report shall refer to “the
preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements”.
34. This section of the auditor’s report shall also identify those responsible for the oversight of the financial
reporting process, when those responsible for such oversight are different from those who fulfill the
responsibilities described in paragraph 33 above. In this case, the heading of this section shall also
refer to “Those Charged with Governance” or such term that is appropriate in the context of the legal
Auditor’s  
framework Responsibili?es   for  the  
in the particular jurisdiction. (Ref:APara.
udit  A44)
of  Financial  Statements  

35. When the financial statements are prepared


PSA 700 (REVISED), in accordance
FORMING AN OPINION with a fair presentation
AND REPORTING framework,
ON FINANCIAL the
STATEMENTS
description of responsibilities for the financial statements in the auditor’s report shall refer to “the
preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements”.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements

36. The auditor’s report shall include a section with the heading “Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of
the Financial Statements.”
37. This section of the auditor’s report shall: (Ref: Para. A45)
(a) State that the objectives of the auditor are to:
(i) Obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free
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PSA 570 (Revised), Going Concern, paragraphs 21–23
due to fraud or error; and
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements

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(a) State that the objectives of the auditor are to:
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from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and
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conducted in accordance with PSAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists;
and
(c) State that misstatements can arise from fraud or error, and either:
(i) Describe that they are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they
could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on
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(ii) Issue an auditor’s report that includes the auditor’s opinion. (Ref: Para. A46)
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(ii) Provide a definition or description of materiality in accordance with the applicable financial
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the basis of these financial statements; or 14
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2   Understand  &  respond  to  misstatements  
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auditor also has a responsibility to express an opinion on the effectiveness of internal
control in conjunction with the audit of the financial statements, the auditor shall omit the
phrase that the auditor’s consideration of internal control is not for the purpose of
expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control.
Auditor’s  Responsibili?es  for  the  Audit  of  Financial  Statements  
STEPS  IN  EVALUATING  MISSTATEMENTS  
1   Iden?fy  type  of  misstatements  
Factual  –  misstatements  about  which  there  is  no  doubt  
Judgmental  –  misstatements  rela%ng  to  accoun%ng  es%mates  or    
                                     accoun%ng  policies  
Projected  –  auditor’s  best  es%mate  of  misstatements  in  popula%ons  
                                     involving  the  projec%on  of  sample  misstatements  to    
                                     popula%on  
Uncorrected  
STEPS  IN  EVALUATING  MISSTATEMENTS  
2   Understand  and  respond  to  misstatements  
If  the  misstatement  exists,  the  auditor  inves?gates  its  nature  and  cause  
and  evaluates  its  possible  effect  on  audit  such  as:  
-­‐  Poten%al  indicators  of  fraud  
-­‐  Possible  existence,  or  uniden%fied  risk,of  other  material  misstatements  
-­‐  A  significant  deficiency  or  material  weakness  in  internal  control  

In  cases  where  risk  of  possible  undetected  material  misstatements  (ex.  Audit  
risk)  is  greater  than  the  acceptably  low,  auditor’s  responses  may  include:  
 -­‐    Performing  addi%onal  procedures  using  a  lower  performance  materiality.  
-­‐    Asking  management  to  perform  further  examina%on.  
3   Accumulate  Misstatements  during  the  audit  
Descrip?on   Circumstances  of  Occurrence   Assets   Liabili?es   Pre-­‐tax    Inc.   Equity  
Tax  rate=30%  
Error  in   Factual:  new  clerk  made  some   P  27,000   (P  27,000)   (P18,900)  
recording   errors.  Correct  amount  =   overstated    understated   understate
inventory   P396,000,  recorded  =  P369,000   d  
Prematurely   Projected:    From  sample   P22,500   P  22,500   P  15,750  
recorded   misstatement  of  P4,500  (a  ra%o   overstated   overstated   overstated  
sales   of  20%)  
Inadequate   Judgmental:  Unreasonably  low   P  35,000   P  35,000   P  24,500  
allowance   allowance  compared  to   overstated   overstated   overstated  
for  loans   historical  evidence  
impairment  
Failure  to   Factual:  Resul%ng  from   (P7,500)   P  7,500   P  5,250  
accrue  for   oversight   understated   overstated   overstated  
salaries  liab.  
4   Evaluate  Effect  of  Uncorrected  Misstatements  

In  making  this  evalua?on,  the  auditor  considers:  


(1)  Size  (quan%ta%ve)  and  nature  (qualita%ve)  of  misstatements  
           Qualita?ve    such  as:  
                         -­‐  affects  compliance  with  regulatory  or  other  contractual  requirements  
                         -­‐  relates  to  accoun%ng  policy  likely  to  have  material  effect  on  future  
                                           periods’  F/S  
                         -­‐  masks  a  change  in  earnings  or  other  trends  
                         -­‐  affects  important  financial  ra%os  
                         -­‐  affects  management’s  compensa%on,  bonuses  or  other  incen%ves  
             Quan?ta?ve.    ROMM  increase  as  misstatement  approaches  materiality  
(2)  Effect  of  prior  periods  uncorrected  misstatements  
5   Communicate  with  Management  and  TCWG  

The  auditor  is  required  to  %mely  communicate  all  misstatements  


during  the  audit  with  management,  unless  prohibited  by  law  or  
regula%on,  and  request  their  correc%on.  
Communicate  with  TCWG  uncorrected  misstatements  and  their  effect                      
                                                   on  opinion,  unless  prohibited  by  law  or  regula%on  
                                                   and  request  correc?on.  
Request  the  management  (and  where  appropriate,  TCWG)  wri$en    
                                                   representa,on  whether  they  believe  the  effects  of  uncorrected  
                                                   are  immaterial.  
5   Communicate  with  Management  and  TCWG  

Timely,  two-­‐way   ENTITY  


communica?on  to  
obtain  
External   Governing  Body  
Auditor  

   Audit                                                  Other  
Macers  to  Communicate:   Commicee                        Commicee  
1.  Auditor’s  responsibili%es  
2.  Overview  of  planned  scope  &  %ming  
3.  Significant  audit  findings   Internal  Audit  
4.  Auditor’s  independence  
5   Communicate  with  Management  and  TCWG  

Specific  Macers  to  Communicate   •   PSA  560  p.  7(b-­‐c),  10(a),    


With  TCWG                                              13(b),  14(a)  &  17  
• PSA  570  p.25  
•   PSQC  1,  p.  30  (a)  
•   PSA  600  p.  49  
•   PSA    240  p.  21,  38    (c)(i)  &  40-­‐42  
•   PSA  610  p.  18,  20  &  31  
•   PSA  250  p.  14,  19  &  22-­‐24  
•   PSA  700  p.  45  
•   PSA  266  p.  9  
•   PSA  701  p.  17  
•   PSA  450  p.  12-­‐13  
•   PSA  705  p.  12,  14,  23  &  30  
•   PSA  505  p.  9  
•   PSA  706  p.  12  
•   PSA  510  p.  9  
•   PSA  710  p.  18  
•   PSA  550  p.  27  
•   PSA  720  p.  10,  13  &  16  
March  30,  2019  
Mr.  Reynaldo  R.  Ocampo  
Review  Director:    PRTC  
20144  C.M.  Recto,  Manila  

Dear  Mr.  Ocampo,  


The  maIers  raised  in  this  report  arise  from  our  F/S  audit    &  relate  to  maIers  that  we  
believe  need  to  be  brought  to  your  aIen%on.  
We  have  substan%ally  completed  our  audit  of  F/S  of  PRTC  in  accordance  with  PSA.    We  
expect  to  release  our  audit  report  dated  April  12,  2019,  as  soon  as  we  obtain  the  
signed  leIer  of  representa%ons.  
Our  audit  is  performed  to  obtain  reasonable  assurance  whether  F/S  are  free  of  
material  misstatements.      Absolute  assurance  is  not  possible  due  to  inherent  risk  that  
some  material  misstatements  may  not  be  detected.  
In  planning  our  audit,  we  consider  internal  control  over  financial  repor%ng  to  
determine  the  nature,  extent  &  %ming  of  audit  procedures.    However,  a  F/S  audit  does  
not  provide  assurance  on  the  effec%ve  opera%on  of  internal  control  at  PRTC.    However,  
if  in  the  course  of  our  audit,  certain  deficiencies  in  internal  control  come  to  our  
aIen%on,  these  will  be  reported  to  you.      
Because  fraud  is  deliberate,  there  are  always  risks  that  material  misstatements,  fraud,  
&  other  illegal  acts  may  exist  &  not  be  detected  by  our  audit  of  the  F/S.  
The  following  is  a  summary  of  findings  resul%ng  from  the  performance  of  the  audit.  
1.  We  did  not  iden%fy  any  material  maIers  that  need  to  be  brought  to  your  
aIen%on.  
2.  We  received  good  coopera%on  from  management  &  employees  during  our  audit.    
To  the  best  of  our  knowledge,  we  also  had  complete  access  to  the  accoun%ng  
records  &  other  documents  that  we  needed  in  order  to  carry  out  our  audit.    We  
did  not  have  any  disagreements  with  management,  &  we  have  resolved  all  
audi%ng,  accoun%ng  &  disclosure  issues  to  our  sa%sfac%on.  
We  would  also  like  to  draw  the  following  maIers  to  your  aIen%on:  
•  Changes  during  the  period  in  professional  pronouncements.  
•  Other  maIers  iden%fied  that  may  be  of  interest  to  management.  
Please  note  that  PSAs  do  not  require  us  to  design  procedures  for  the  purpose  of  
iden%fying  supplementary  maIers  to  communicate  with  TCWG.    Accordingly,  an  audit  
would  not  usually  iden%fy  all  such  maIers.    
This  communica%on  is  prepared  solely  for  the  informa%on  of  management  &  is  not  
intended  for  any  other  purpose.    We  accept  no  responsibility  to  a  third  party  who  uses  
this  communica%on.  

Yours,  truly,  

&&&&  
Managing  Partner,  LRC  &  Associates,  CPA  
List  of  Communica?ons  with  Management  and  Other  Par?es  
Communica?ons  with  Management  
•   Pre-­‐condi%ons  for  an  audit  
•   Control  deficiencies,  fraud,  NOCLAR,  &  misstatements  
•   Going  concern  assessments  
•   WriIen  representa%ons  
•   Facts  discovered  a7er  the  date  of  our  audit  report  

Communica?ons  with  Other  Par?es  


•  Change  of  auditors  –  w/  the  predecessor  auditor  
•  Li%ga%ons  or  claims  –  w/  the  en%ty’s  external  legal  counsel  
•  Fraud  &  NOCLAR  –  w/  regulatory  authori%es  (SEC,  BSP,  BIR)  if  
                                                             if  legally  responsible  to  do  so.  
•   Communica%on  w/  the  component  auditor  in  the  cause  of  audit  group  F/S  
Summary  of  Audit  Memorandum  
Client  Name:                                                                                                                                                                  Repor?ng  Date:  
Reassessment  of  GENERAL  AUDIT  STRATEGY  
Nature  of  change   Remarks  
Scope  of  Audit  
Materiality  Levels  
F/S  Level  ROMM  
Changes  in  overall  responses  
Other  changes  
Reassessment  of  Further  Audit  Procedures  
Nature  of  change   Remarks  
Accounts/Disclosures  
Asser%ons  
Summary  of  Audit  Memorandum  
Client  Name:                                                                                                                                                                  Repor?ng  Date:  
Results  of  CONCLUDING  ANALYTICAL  PROCEDURES  
Iden?fied  Significant  Accoun?ng  and  Audi?ng  Issues  
Issue/s   Resolu?on/s  

Summary  of  Iden?fied  Misstatements  

Results  of  Communica?on  with  Client  


Date   Par%cipants:  
MaIers  discussed:   Decisions  reached:  
Conclusion  and  Opinion  
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in the auditor’s controltoisthenotrelated
for the disclosures
purpose of in the
EQCR   Engagement  Quality  Control  Review  is  a  process  that  provides  an  
objec%ve  evalua%on,  on  or  before  the  date  of  report,  of  the  
significant  judgments  the  engagement  team  made  and  the  
conclusions  it  reached  in  formula%ng  the  report.  

EQCR  reviewer  
 is  a  partner,  other  person  in  the  firm,  suitably  
qualified  external  person,  or  a  team  made  up  of  
such  individuals,  none  of  whom  is  part  of  the  
engagement  team,  with  sufficient  and  
appropriate  experience  and  authority  to  
objec%vely    evaluate  the  significant  judgments  
the  engagement  team  made  and  the    conclusions  
it  reached  in  formula%ng  the  report.  
EQCR   Examples:  

• Client  acceptance  and  con%nuance  decisions  


• Conclusions  regarding  independence  
• En%ty’s  business  and  financial  repor%ng  issues  and  risks  
•  Materiality,  misstatements  and  control  deficiencies  
•  Management  wriIen  representa%ons  
•  Going  concern  assump%on  
•   Subsequent  events  
•   Resources  (including  use  of  experts)  
•   MaIers  to  communicate  to  TCWG  
•   Other  significant  judgments      
PSA 700 (REVISED), FORMING AN OPINION AND REPORTING ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(iii) To evaluate the


Responsibili?es   appropriateness
for   of accounting
the  Financial   policies used and the reasonableness of
Statements  
accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.
(iv) To conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of
accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty
exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the entity’s ability to
continue as a going concern. If the auditor concludes that a material uncertainty exists, the
auditor is required to draw attention in the auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the
financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify the opinion. The
auditor’s conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of the
auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause an entity to cease to
continue as a going concern.
(v) When the financial statements are prepared in accordance with a fair presentation
framework, to evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial
statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the
underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
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financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify the opinion. The
auditor’s conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of the
auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause an entity to cease to
continue asfaor  
Responsibili?es   goingthe  concern.
Financial  Statements  

(v) When the financial statements are prepared in accordance with a fair presentation
framework, to evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial
statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the
underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
(c) When PSA 60015 applies, further describe the auditor’s responsibilities in a group audit
engagement by stating that:
(i) The auditor’s responsibilities are to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding
the financial information of the entities or business activities within the group to express an
opinion on the group financial statements;
(ii) The auditor is responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group
audit; and
(iii) The auditor remains solely responsible for the auditor’s opinion.
(v) When the financial statements are prepared in accordance with a fair presentation
framework, to evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial
statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the
underlying transactions
Responsibili?es   and events Sintatements  
for  the  Financial   a manner that achieves fair presentation.
(c) When PSA 60015 applies, further describe the auditor’s responsibilities in a group audit
engagement by stating that:
(i) The auditor’s responsibilities are to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding
the financial information of the entities or business activities within the group to express an
opinion on the group financial statements;
(ii) The auditor is responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group
audit; and
(iii) The auditor remains solely responsible for the auditor’s opinion.
39. The PSA  
Auditor’s 600:   Responsibilities for the Audit of the–  Financial
   Special  Considera%ons   Audits  oStatements
f  Group  section
F/S   of the auditor’s report
also  shall:
                                             (including  the  Work  of  Component  Auditors)  
(Ref: Para. A45)
(a) State that the auditor communicates with those charged with governance regarding, among other
matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any
significant deficiencies in internal control that the auditor identifies during the audit;
opinion on the group financial statements;
(ii) The auditor is responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group
audit; and
(iii) The auditor
Responsibili?es   for  remains solely responsible
the  Financial   for the auditor’s opinion.
Statements  
39. The Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of the auditor’s report
also shall: (Ref: Para. A45)
(a) State that the auditor communicates with those charged with governance regarding, among other
matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any
significant deficiencies in internal control that the auditor identifies during the audit;
(b) For audits of financial statements of listed entities, state that the auditor provides those charged
with governance with a statement that the auditor has complied with relevant ethical
requirements regarding independence and communicate with them all relationships and other
matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on the auditor’s independence, and where
applicable, related safeguards; and
(c) For audits of financial statements of listed entities and any other entities for which key audit
matters are communicated in accordance with PSA 701, state that, from the matters
communicated with those charged with governance, the auditor determines those matters that
were of most significance in the audit of the financial statements of the current period and are
(b) For audits of financial statements of listed entities, state that the auditor provides those charged
with governance with a statement that the auditor has complied with relevant ethical
requirements regarding independence and communicate with them all relationships and other
matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on the auditor’s independence, and where
applicable, relatedfor  
Responsibili?es   safeguards; and
the  Financial   Statements  
(c) For audits of financial statements of listed entities and any other entities for which key audit
matters are communicated in accordance with PSA 701, state that, from the matters
communicated with those charged with governance, the auditor determines those matters that
were of most significance in the audit of the financial statements of the current period and are
therefore the key audit matters. The auditor describes these matters in the auditor’s report unless
law or regulation precludes public disclosure
PSA 700 (REVISED), FORMING AN about the matter
OPINION or when, inON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND REPORTING
extremely rare circumstances, the auditor determines that a matter should not be
communicated in the auditor’s report because the adverse consequences of doing so would
reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication. (Ref:
Para. A48)
______________________
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PSA 600,
Location ofSpecial
PSA   Considerations—Audits
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40. The description of the auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements required by
paragraphs 38–39 shall be included: (Ref: Para. A49)
(a) Within the body of the auditor’s report;
communicated in the auditor’s report because the adverse consequences of doing so would
reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication. (Ref:
Para. A48)

Loca?on  of  the  descrip?on  of  the  auditor’s  responsibili?es  for    


Location of the description of the auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
           the  audit  of  the  financial  statements  
40. The description of the auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements required by
paragraphs 38–39 shall be included: (Ref: Para. A49)
(a) Within the body of the auditor’s report;
(b) Within an appendix to the auditor’s report, in which case the auditor’s report shall include a
reference to the location of the appendix; or (Ref: Para. A49–A50)
(c) By a specific reference within the auditor’s report to the location of such a description on a
website of an appropriate authority, where law, regulation or national auditing standards
expressly permit the auditor to do so. (Ref: Para. A49, A51–A52)
41. When the auditor refers to a description of the auditor’s responsibilities on a website of an appropriate
authority, the auditor shall determine that such description addresses, and is not inconsistent with, the
requirements in paragraphs 38–39 of this PSA. (Ref: Para. A51)
Other Reporting Responsibilities
reference to the location of the appendix; or (Ref: Para. A49–A50)
(c) By a specific reference within the auditor’s report to the location of such a description on a
website of an appropriate authority, where law, regulation or national auditing standards
Loca?on  of  the  descrip?on  of  the  auditor’s  responsibili?es  for    
expressly
           the  audit   permifinancial  
of  the   t the auditorstatements  
to do so. (Ref: Para. A49, A51–A52)
41. When the auditor refers to a description of the auditor’s responsibilities on a website of an appropriate
authority, the auditor shall determine that such description addresses, and is not inconsistent with, the
requirements in paragraphs 38–39 of this PSA. (Ref: Para. A51)
Other Reporting Responsibilities

42. If the auditor addresses other reporting responsibilities in the auditor’s report on the financial
statements that are in addition to the auditor’s responsibilities under the PSAs, these other reporting
responsibilities shall be addressed in a separate section in the auditor’s report with a heading titled
“Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements” or otherwise as appropriate to the content of the
section, unless these other reporting responsibilities address the same topics as those presented under
the reporting responsibilities required by the PSAs in which case the other reporting responsibilities
may be presented in the same section as the related report elements required by the PSAs. (Ref: Para.
41. When the auditor refers to a description of the auditor’s responsibilities on a website of an appropriate
authority, the auditor shall determine that such description addresses, and is not inconsistent with, the
requirements in paragraphs 38–39 of this PSA. (Ref: Para. A51)
Other Reporting
Other   Responsibilities
Repor?ng   Responsibili?es  

42. If the auditor addresses other reporting responsibilities in the auditor’s report on the financial
statements that are in addition to the auditor’s responsibilities under the PSAs, these other reporting
responsibilities shall be addressed in a separate section in the auditor’s report with a heading titled
“Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements” or otherwise as appropriate to the content of the
section, unless these other reporting responsibilities address the same topics as those presented under
the reporting responsibilities required by the PSAs in which case the other reporting responsibilities
may be presented in the same section as the related report elements required by the PSAs. (Ref: Para.
A53–A55)
43. If other reporting responsibilities are presented in the same section as the related report elements
required by the PSAs, the auditor’s report shall clearly differentiate the other reporting responsibilities
from the reporting that is required by the PSAs. (Ref: Para. A55)
44. If the auditor’s report contains a separate section that addresses other reporting responsibilities, the
requirements of paragraphs 20–39 of this PSA shall be included under a section with a heading “Report
on the Audit of the Financial Statements.” The “Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements”
“Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements” or otherwise as appropriate to the content of the
section, unless these other reporting responsibilities address the same topics as those presented under
the reporting responsibilities required by the PSAs in which case the other reporting responsibilities
may be presented in the same section as the related report elements required by the PSAs. (Ref: Para.
Other  Repor?ng  Responsibili?es  
A53–A55)
43. If other reporting responsibilities are presented in the same section as the related report elements
required by the PSAs, the auditor’s report shall clearly differentiate the other reporting responsibilities
from the reporting that is required by the PSAs. (Ref: Para. A55)
44. If the auditor’s report contains a separate section that addresses other reporting responsibilities, the
requirements of paragraphs 20–39 of this PSA shall be included under a section with a heading “Report
on the Audit of the Financial Statements.” The “Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements”
shall follow the “Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements.” (Ref: Para. A55)
Name of the Engagement Partner

45. The name of the engagement partner shall be included in the auditor’s report for audits of complete sets
of general purpose financial statements of listed entities unless, in rare circumstances, such disclosure
is reasonably expected to lead to a significant personal security threat. In the rare circumstances that
the auditor intends not to include the name of the engagement partner in the auditor’s report, the auditor
A53–A55)
may be presented in the same section as the related report elements required by the PSAs. (Ref: Para.
43. IfA53–A55)
other reporting responsibilities are presented in the same section as the related report elements
43. required by the PSAs,
If other reporting the auditor’sarereport
responsibilities shall clearly
presented differentiate
in the same sectiontheasother reporting
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from the reporting
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44. If the auditor’s report contains a separate that addresses
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If the auditor’sof report
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Partner
Name of the Engagement Partner
45. The name of the engagement partner shall be included in the auditor’s report for audits of complete sets
45. ofThegeneral
namepurpose financial statements
of the engagement of listed
partner shall entities inunless,
be included in rare circumstances,
the auditor’s report for auditssuch disclosure
of complete sets
isofreasonably expected
general purpose to leadstatements
financial to a significant personal
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such disclosure
the auditor intends
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In the report, the auditor
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those charged withsecurity
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informPara. A56–A58)assessment of
the auditor’s
the likelihood and severity of a significant personal security threat. (Ref: Para. A56–A58)
PSA 700 (REVISED), FORMING AN OPINION AND REPORTING ON FINANCIAL STATEME
PSA 700 (REVISED), FORMING AN OPINION AND R

Signature
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46. TheThe
46. auditor’s
auditor’s report
report shall shall
be signed. bePara.
(Ref: signed. (Ref: Para. A59–A60)
A59–A60)
Auditor’s Address
Auditor’s Address
Signature  
47. The of  the   Auditor  report shall name the location in the jurisdiction where
auditor’s
47. The auditor’s report shall name the location in the jurisdiction where the auditor practices.
Date of the Auditor’s Report

Date
48. of the
TheAuditor’s Report report shall be dated no earlier than the date on which
auditor’s
appropriate audit evidence on which to base the auditor’s opinion on
48. Theevidence that:
auditor’s report shall(Ref: Para.
be dated A61–A64)
no earlier than the date on which the auditor has obtained suffic
appropriate
(a) All auditthe
evidence on which tothat
statements base the auditor’s opinion
comprise on the financial
the financial statements, includ
statements, inc
prepared;
evidence that: and
(Ref: Para. A61–A64)
(b) Those with the recognized authority have asserted that they
(a) All thefinancial
statements statements.
that comprise the financial statements, including the related notes, have b
Auditor’s Address

47. The auditor’s report shall name the location in the jurisdiction where the auditor practices.

Date ofothef  tAuditor’s


Date   Report Report  
he  Auditor’s  

48. The auditor’s report shall be dated no earlier than the date on which the auditor has obtained sufficient
appropriate audit evidence on which to base the auditor’s opinion on the financial statements, including
evidence that: (Ref: Para. A61–A64)
(a) All the statements that comprise the financial statements, including the related notes, have been
prepared; and
(b) Those with the recognized authority have asserted that they have taken responsibility for those
financial statements.
Auditor’s Report Prescribed by Law or Regulation

49. If the auditor is required by law or regulation of a specific jurisdiction to use a specific layout, or wording
of the auditor’s report, the auditor’s report shall refer to Philippine Standards on Auditing only if the
auditor’s report includes, at a minimum, each of the following elements: (Ref: Para. A65–A66)
(a) A title.
(b) An addressee, as required by the circumstances of the engagement.
prepared; and
(b) Those with the recognized authority have asserted that they have taken responsibility for those
financial statements.
Auditor’s ReportRPrescribed
Auditor’s   by Law or Regulation
eport  Prescribed   by  Law  or  Regula?on  

49. If the auditor is required by law or regulation of a specific jurisdiction to use a specific layout, or wording
of the auditor’s report, the auditor’s report shall refer to Philippine Standards on Auditing only if the
auditor’s report includes, at a minimum, each of the following elements: (Ref: Para. A65–A66)
(a) A title.
(b) An addressee, as required by the circumstances of the engagement.
(c) An Opinion section containing an expression of opinion on the financial statements and a
reference to the applicable financial reporting framework used to prepare the financial statements
(including identifying the jurisdiction of origin of the financial reporting framework that is not
Philippine Financial Reporting Standards see paragraph 26).
(d) An identification of the entity’s financial statements that have been audited.
(e) A statement that the auditor is independent of the entity in accordance with the relevant ethical
requirements relating to the audit, and has fulfilled the auditor’s other ethical responsibilities in
accordance with these requirements. The statement shall identify the jurisdiction of origin of the
relevant ethical requirements or refer to the Philippine Code of Ethics.
prepared; and
(b) Those with the recognized authority have asserted that they have taken responsibility for those
financial statements.
Auditor’s ReportRPrescribed
Auditor’s   by Law or Regulation
eport  Prescribed   by  Law  or  Regula?on  

49. If the auditor is required by law or regulation of a specific jurisdiction to use a specific layout, or wording
of the auditor’s report, the auditor’s report shall refer to Philippine Standards on Auditing only if the
auditor’s report includes, at a minimum, each of the following elements: (Ref: Para. A65–A66)
(a) A title.
(b) An addressee, as required by the circumstances of the engagement.
(c) An Opinion section containing an expression of opinion on the financial statements and a
reference to the applicable financial reporting framework used to prepare the financial statements
(including identifying the jurisdiction of origin of the financial reporting framework that is not
Philippine Financial Reporting Standards see paragraph 26).
(d) An identification of the entity’s financial statements that have been audited.
(e) A statement that the auditor is independent of the entity in accordance with the relevant ethical
requirements relating to the audit, and has fulfilled the auditor’s other ethical responsibilities in
accordance with these requirements. The statement shall identify the jurisdiction of origin of the
(b)
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responsibilities in in
accordance with these requirements. The statement shall identify the jurisdiction of origin of the
accordance with these requirements. The statement shall identify the jurisdiction of origin of the
relevant ethical requirements or refer to the Philippine Code of Ethics.
relevant ethical requirements or refer to the Philippine Code of Ethics.
(f) Where applicable, a section that addresses, and is not inconsistent with, the reporting
(f) Where applicable,
requirements a section that
in paragraph 22 ofaddresses,
PSA 570 and is not inconsistent with, the reporting
(Revised).
requirements in paragraph 22 of PSA 570 (Revised).
(g) Where applicable, a Basis for Qualified (or Adverse) Opinion section that addresses, and is not
(g) Where applicable,
inconsistent with, atheBasis for Qualified
reporting (or Adverse)
requirements Opinion section
in paragraph that570
23 of PSA addresses, and is not
(Revised).
inconsistent with, the reporting requirements in paragraph 23 of PSA 570 (Revised).
(h) Where applicable, a section that includes the information required by PSA 701, or additional
(h) Where applicable,
information aboutathe
section
auditthat
thatincludes the information
is prescribed by law or required
regulationbyand
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701,addresses,
or additionaland is
information about the audit that is prescribed by law or regulation16 and that addresses, and is
not inconsistent with, the reporting requirements in that PSA. (Ref: Para. A66–A67)
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not inconsistent with, the reporting requirements in that PSA. (Ref: Para. A66–A67)
relevant ethical requirements or refer to the Philippine Code of Ethics.
(f) Where applicable, a section that addresses, and is not inconsistent with, the reporting
requirements in paragraph 22 of PSA 570 (Revised).
(g) Where applicable, a Basis for Qualified (or Adverse) Opinion section that addresses, and is not
Auditor’s   Report  
inconsistent with,Pthe
rescribed   by  Law  oinr  paragraph
reporting requirements Regula?on  
23 of PSA 570 (Revised).
(h) Where applicable, a section that includes the information required by PSA 701, or additional
information about the audit that is prescribed by law or regulation and that addresses, and is
PSA 700 (REVISED), FORMING AN OPINION AND REPORTING
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ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
not inconsistent with, the reporting requirements in that PSA. (Ref: Para. A66–A67)
(i) A description of management’s responsibilities for the preparation of the financial statements and
an identification of those responsible for the oversight of the financial reporting process that
addresses, and is not inconsistent with, the requirements in paragraphs 32–35.
_____________________
(j) A reference to Philippine Standards on Auditing and the law or regulation, and a description of the
16
auditor’s11–16
PSA 701, paragraphs responsibilities for an audit of the financial statements that addresses, and is not
inconsistent with, the requirements in paragraphs 36–39. (Ref: Para. A49–A50)
(k) For audits of complete sets of general purpose financial statements of listed entities, the name of
the engagement partner unless, in rare circumstances, such disclosure is reasonably expected to
lead to a significant personal security threat.
(l) The auditor’s signature.
(m) The auditor’s address.
(n) The date of the auditor’s report.
an identification of those responsible for the oversight of the financial reporting process that
addresses, and is not inconsistent with, the requirements in paragraphs 32–35.
(j)A reference to Philippine Standards on Auditing and the law or regulation, and a description of the
auditor’s responsibilities for an audit of the financial statements that addresses, and is not
Auditor’s  Report  Prescribed  by  Law  or  Regula?on  
inconsistent with, the requirements in paragraphs 36–39. (Ref: Para. A49–A50)
(k) For audits of complete sets of general purpose financial statements of listed entities, the name of
the engagement partner unless, in rare circumstances, such disclosure is reasonably expected to
lead to a significant personal security threat.
(l) The auditor’s signature.
(m) The auditor’s address.
(n) The date of the auditor’s report.
Auditor’s Report for Audits Conducted in Accordance with Both Auditing Standards of a Specific Jurisdiction
and Philippine Standards on Auditing

50. An auditor may be required to conduct an audit in accordance with the auditing standards of a specific
jurisdiction (the national standards), and has additionally complied with the PSAs in the conduct of the
audit. If this is the case, the auditor’s report may refer to Philippine Standards on Auditing in addition to
the national auditing standards, but the auditor shall do so only if: (Ref: Para. A71–A72)
(a) There is no conflict between the requirements in the national auditing standards and those in
(l) The auditor’s signature.
(m) The auditor’s address.
(n) The date of the auditor’s report.
Auditor’s Report for Audits Conducted in Accordance with Both Auditing Standards of a Specific Jurisdiction
Auditor’s  Report  for  Audits  Conducted  in  Accordance  with  both  
and Philippine Standards on Auditing
AS  of  a  Specific  Jurisdic?on  and  PSA  
50. An auditor may be required to conduct an audit in accordance with the auditing standards of a specific
jurisdiction (the national standards), and has additionally complied with the PSAs in the conduct of the
audit. If this is the case, the auditor’s report may refer to Philippine Standards on Auditing in addition to
the national auditing standards, but the auditor shall do so only if: (Ref: Para. A71–A72)
(a) There is no conflict between the requirements in the national auditing standards and those in
PSAs that would lead the auditor (i) to form a different opinion, or (ii) not to include an Emphasis
of Matter paragraph or Other Matter paragraph that, in the particular circumstances, is required
by PSAs; and
(b) The auditor’s report includes, at a minimum, each of the elements set out in paragraphs 49(a)–(n)
above when the auditor uses the layout or wording specified by the national auditing standards.
However, reference to “law or regulation” in paragraph 49(j) shall be read as reference to the
national auditing standards. The auditor’s report shall thereby identify such national auditing
standards.
the national auditing standards, but the auditor shall do so only if: (Ref: Para. A71–A72)
(a) There is no conflict between the requirements in the national auditing standards and those in
PSAs that would lead the auditor (i) to form a different opinion, or (ii) not to include an Emphasis
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(b) The auditor’s report includes, at a minimum, each of the elements set out in paragraphs 49(a)–(n)
above when the auditor uses the layout or wording specified by the national auditing standards.
However, reference to “law or regulation” in paragraph 49(j) shall be read as reference to the
national auditing standards. The auditor’s report shall thereby identify such national auditing
standards.
51. When the auditor’s report refers to both the auditing standards and Philippine Standards on Auditing,
the auditor’s report shall identify the jurisdiction of origin of the national auditing standards.
Supplementary Information Presented with the Financial Statements (Ref: Para. A73–A79)

52. If supplementary information that is not required by the applicable financial reporting framework is
presented with the audited financial statements, the auditor shall evaluate whether, in the auditor’s
professional judgment, supplementary information is nevertheless an integral part of the financial
statements due to its nature or how it is presented. When it is an integral part of the financial
51. When the auditor’s report refers to both the auditing standards and Philippine Standards on Auditing,
the auditor’s report shall identify the jurisdiction of origin of the national auditing standards.
Supplementary Information Presented with the Financial Statements (Ref: Para. A73–A79)
Supplementary  Informa?on  Presented  with  the  F/S  

52. If supplementary information that is not required by the applicable financial reporting framework is
presented with the audited financial statements, the auditor shall evaluate whether, in the auditor’s
professional judgment, supplementary information is nevertheless an integral part of the financial
statements due to its nature or how it is presented. When it is an integral part of the financial
statements, the supplementary information shall be covered by the auditor’s opinion.
53. If supplementary information that is not required by the applicable financial reporting framework is not
considered an integral part of the audited financial statements, the auditor shall evaluate
52. If supplementary information that is not required by the applicable financial reporting framework is
presented with the audited financial statements, the auditor shall evaluate whether, in the auditor’s
professional judgment, supplementary information is nevertheless an integral part of the financial
statements due to its nature or how it is presented. When it is an integral part of the financial
statements, the supplementary
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considered an integral part of the audited financial statements, the auditor shall evaluate
whether such supplementary information is presented in a way that sufficiently and clearly
differentiates it from the audited financial statements. If this is not the case, then the auditor shall
ask management to change how the unaudited supplementary information is presented. If
management refuses to do so, the auditor shall identify the unaudited supplementary information
and explain in the auditor’s report that such supplementary information has not been audited.

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Application and Other Explanatory Material


Qualitative Aspects of the Entity’s Accounting Practices (Ref: Para. 12)

A1. Management makes a number of judgments about the amounts and disclosures in the financial
True  or  false  
1.  The  most  important  tasks  of  the  auditor  are  to  
form  an  appropriate  opinion  and  to  express  
the  opinion  in  a  appropriately  worded  report.  
2.    PSA  701  promotes  consistency  in  the  auditor’s  
report,  but  recognizes  the  need  for  flexibility  to  
accommodate  par%cular  circumstances  of  
individual  jurisdic%ons.    
3.  PSA  700  deals  with  the  form  and  content  of  the  
auditor’s  report  issued  as  a  result  of  an  audit  of  
financial  statements.    
4.  Consistency  in  the  auditor’s  report  promotes  
credibility  in  the  global  marketplace  by  making  
more  readily  iden%fiable  those  audits  that  
have  been  conducted  in  accordance  with  
globally  recognized  standards  and  in  
accordance  with  PSAs.  
5.  Modified  opinion  expressed  by  the  auditor  
         when  the  auditor  concludes  that  the  F/S  
         are  prepared,  in  all  material  respects,  in    
         accordance  with  the  applicable  financial  
         repor%ng  framework.    
6.  The  objec%ve  of  the  auditor  in  PSA  701  is  to    
               form  an  opinion  on  the  financial  statements  
               based  on  an  evalua%on  of  the  conclusions  
               drawn  from  the  audit  evidence  obtained.  
7.  Financial  repor%ng  framework    is  a  financial  
           repor%ng  framework  designed  to  meet  the  
           common  financial  informa%on  needs  of  a  wide  
           range  of  users.  The  financial  repor%ng  
             framework  may  be  a  fair  presenta%on  
             framework  or  a  compliance  framework.    
8.  PSA  700  refers  to  “financial  statements”  as    “a  
           complete  set  of  general  purpose  F/S,  including  
the  related  notes.”  The  requirements  of  the  
applicable  financial  repor%ng  framework  
determine  the  form  and  content  of  the  F/S,  and  
what  cons%tutes  a  complete  set  of  F/S.  
9.    The  auditor  shall  form  an  opinion  on  whether  
           the  financial  statements  are  prepared,  in  all  
material  respects,  in  accordance  with  the  
applicable  financial  repor%ng  framework.    
10.  In  some  jurisdic%ons,  relevant  ethical  
requirements  may  exist  in  several  different  
sources,  such  as  the  ethical  codes  &  addi%onal  
rules  &  requirements  within  the  law  &  
regula%on.  
11. In  preparing  the  F/S  in  accordance  with  the  
         applicable  financial  repor%ng  framework,  &  for  
such  internal  control  as  management  determines  
is  necessary  to  enable  the  prepara%on  of  F/S  that  
are  free  from  material  misstatement,  whether  
due  to  fraud  or  error.  
12. ‘Responsibili%es  of  Management  for  the  F/S”  
sec%on  describes  the  en%ty’s  ability  to  con%nue  
as  going  concern  under  PSA  570  &  whether  the  
use  of  the  going  concern  basis  of  accoun%ng  is  
not  appropriate  as  well  as  disclosing  maIers  
rela%ng  to  going  concern.  
13. When  the  F/S  are  prepared  in  accordance  with  
           a  fair  presenta%on  framework,  the  descrip%on  
of  responsibili%es  for  the  F/S  in  the  auditor’s  
report  shall  refer  to  “the  prepara%on  of  the  
compliance  framework”.    
14. The  auditor’s  report  shall  include  a  sec%on  
           with  the  heading  “Auditor’s  Responsibili%es  for  
the  Audit  of  the  Financial  Statements.”    
15.  A  descrip%on  that  the  F/S  are  prepared  in    
             accordance  with  a  par%cular  applicable  
financial  repor%ng  framework  is  appropriate  
only  if  the  F/S  comply  with  all  the  requirements  
of  that  framework  that  are  effec%ve  during  the  
period  covered  by  the  F/S.    
16.  The  auditor’s  report  shall  state  that  
         misstatements  can  arise  from  fraud  or  error,  &  
describe  that  they  are  considered  material  if,  
individually  or  in  the  aggregate,  they  could  
reasonably  be  expected  to  influence  the  
economic  decisions  of  users  taken  on    
     the  basis  of  these  F/S.  
17.  When  F/S  are  prepared  in  accordance  with  a  
         compliance  framework,  the  auditor  is  not  
         required  to  evaluate  whether  the  F/S  
           achieve  fair  presenta%on.    
18.  If  the  reference  to  the  applicable  financial  
         repor%ng  framework  in  the  auditor’s  opinion  is  
         not  the  PFRSs,    issued  by  the  Financial  Repor%ng  
         Standards  Council,  the  auditor’s  opinion  shall  
           iden%fy  the  jurisdic%on  of  origin  of  the  
         framework.  
19.  The  Opinion  Sec?on  of  auditor’s  report  shall  
state  whether  the  auditor  believes  that  the  
audit  evidence  that  has  been  obtained  is  
sufficient  and  appropriate  to  provide  a  basis  
for  the  auditor’s  opinion.    
20.  When  the  auditor  is  otherwise  required  by  law  
           or  regula%on,  or  decides  to  communicate  key  
audit  maIers  in  the  auditor’s  report,  the  
auditor  shall  do  so  in  accordance  with  PSA  701.  
21.  The  auditor’s  report  shall  use  the  term  that              
             is  appropriate  in  the  context  of  the  legal  
             framework  in  the    par%cular  jurisdic%on  and  
             need  not  refer  specifically  to  “management”.    
21. In  par%cular,  the  auditor  shall  evaluate  whether,  
               in  view  of  the  requirements  of  the  applicable  
financial  repor%ng  framework  the  financial  
statements  adequately  disclose  the  significant  
accoun%ng  policies  selected  and  applied.  
23.  The  auditor  shall  evaluate  whether  the  F/S    
           adequately  refer  to  or  describe  the  applicable  
           general  purpose  framework.    
24.  The  auditor  shall  express  a  modified  opinion  
             when  the  auditor  concludes  that  the  F/S    are    
             prepared,  in  all  material  respects,  in  accordance  
           with  the  applicable  compliance  framework.    
25.  If  F/S  prepared  in  accordance  with  the  requirements  
               of  a  fair  presenta%on  framework  do  not  achieve  fair  
               presenta%on,  the  auditor  shall  discuss  the  maIer  
               with  mgt  &,  depending  on  the  requirements  of  the  
             applicable  financial  repor%ng  framework  &  how  the  
               maIer  is  resolved,  shall  determine  whether  it  is  
               necessary  to  modify  the  opinion  in  the  auditor’s  
               report  in  accordance  with  PSA  705    
26.  In  par%cular,  the  auditor  shall  evaluate  whether,  
               in  view  of  the  requirements  of  the  applicable  
financial  repor%ng  framework  the  terminology  
used  in  the  financial  statements,  including  the  
%tle  of  each  financial  statement,  is  appropriate.    
MULTIPLE  CHOICES  
1.  Why  must  audit  documenta%on  be  reviewed?    
a.  To  ensure  that  the  audit  meets  the  CPA  firms’  standard  
of  performance  
b.  To  evaluate  the  performance  of  inexperienced  
personnel.  
c.  To  counteract  bias  that  o7en  enters  into  the  auditor’s  
judgment  
d.  All  of  the  above  are  reasons  for  review  of  audit  
documenta%on.  
2.  Which  of  the  following  is  not  a  misstatement  of  the  
F/S?  
a.  The  client  uses  different  inventory  accoun%ng  methods  
for  internal  &  external  repor%ng  
b.  A  departure  from  GAAP  
c.  The  footnote  for  pensions  is  omiIed  
d.  A  clerk  incorrectly  based  the  allowance  for  doubtul  
accounts  on  31%  of  sales  as  opposed  to  13%  of  sales  
as  determined  by  the  controller.  
3.  Misstatements  detected  during  the  audit  that  were  
ini%ally  deemed  to  be  immaterial  must  be  
summarized  to  determine  their  
a.  Control  
b.  Quan%ta%ve  effect  
c.  Aggregate  effects  
d.  Nature  of  misstatement  
4.  At  the  end  of  the  audit  the  auditor  is  supposed  to  
accumulate  and  evaluate  the  need  for  
adjustment  of  
a.  Known  uncorrected  errors  
b.  Unknown  projected  errors  
c.  Carry  over  of  prior  year  errors  
d.  All  of  the  above  
5.  The  adjustments  arising  from  audit  that  were  
considered  to  be  material  should  be  informed  by  
the  auditor  to  the:  
a.  Audit  staff  
b.  Audit  commiIee  
c.  SEC  
d.  Internal  auditors  
6.  Reference  to  F/S  in  PSA  700  means  
a.  A  complete  set  of  general  purpose  F/S  including  the  
related  notes  
b.  A  complete  set  of  F/S  prepared  to  mee%ng  the  
financial  informa%on  needs  of  specific  users  
c.  A  complete  set  of  F/S  prepared  in  accordance  with  
special  purpose  framework  
d.  A  complete  set  of  F/S  prepared  in  accordance  with  
either  a  general  or  special  purpose  framework.  
7.  Which  of  the  following  F/S  best  describes  a  Compliance  
Framework  (CF)?  
a.  A  CF  requires  compliance  with  the  requirements  of  the  
framework  &  acknowledges  explicitly  or  implicity,  that,  to  
achieve  fair  presenta%on  of  the  F/S.  
b.  A  CF  requires  compliance  w/  requirements  of  the  framework  &  
acknowledges  explicitly  that  it  may  be  necessary  for  
management  to  be  part  from  a  requirement  of  the  framework.  
c.  A  CF  only  requires  compliance  with  the  requirements  of  the  
framework.  
d.  A  CF  refers  to  a  financial  repor%ng  framework  designed  to  
meet  the  financial  informa%on  needs  of  specific  users.  
8.  Which  of  the  following  should  be  considered  when  
forming  an  opinion  on  the  audited  F/S?  
I.  Whether  sufficient  appropriate  audit  evidence  has  
been  obtained.  
II.  Whether  uncorrected  misstatements  are  material,  
individually  or  in  aggregate  
III.  The  qualita%ve  aspects  of  the  en%ty’s  accoun%ng  
prac%ces,  including  indicators  of  possible  bias  in  
management’s  judgments.  
a.  I  only                                                                            c.    I  and  II  only  
b.  I  &  III  only                                                            d.    I,  II  and  III  
9.  When  repor%ng  on  F/S  prepared  in  accordance  with  a  
compliance  framework,  the  auditor  shall  evaluate  

A   B   C   D  
a.  The  overall  presenta%on,  structure  &   no   yes   no   yes  
           content  of  the  F/S  
b.  Whether  the  F/S,  including  the  related       no   yes   yes   no  
           notes,  represent  the  underlying  
transac%ons  &  events  in  a  manner  that  
achieves  fair  presenta%on.  
10.  An  audit  client’s  descrip%on  that  its  F/S  are  prepared  in  
accordance  with  a  par%cular  applicable  financial  repor%ng  
framework  is  appropriate  only  if:  
a.  The  F/S  comply  with  all  the  requirements  of  that  framework  
that  are  effec%ve  during  the  period  covered  by  the  F/S  
b.  The  F/S  are  in  substan%al  compliance  with  that  framework.  
c.  The  F/S  adequately  disclose  the  significant  accoun%ng  
policies  selected  &  applied.  
d.  The  terminology  used  in  the  F/S,  including  the  %tle  of  each  
F/S,  is  appropriate.  
11.  Which  of  the  following  is  not  a  required  communica%on  
with  the  audit  commiIee?  
a.  Auditor’s  responsibility  under  PSAs,  including  
independence  
b.  Analy%cal  review  
c.  Overview  of  planned  audit  scope  and  %ming  
d.  Significant  audit  findings.  team.  
12.  Management  es%mates  the  company’s  allowance  for  
doubtul  accounts  as  P200,000  and  the  auditors  develop  an  
es%mate  that  suggests  that  the  amount  should  be  between  
P230,000  &  P250,000.    The  factual  misstatement  in  this  
situa%on  is:  
a.  P0  
b.  P40,000  
c.  P30,000  
d.  P50,000  
13.  Mr.  Co  an  external  auditor  of  ABC  Co.    Based  the  ABC’s  past  results  &  
last  year’s  sales,  Mr.  Co  es%mates  that  the  company  will  have  
warranty  expense  of  P400,000  for  2018.    ABC  however  has  
es%mated  only  P350,000.    Mr.  Co  knew  that  materiality  for  the  
audit  is  much  larger  than  the  difference  in  their  es%mates.    The  
audit  is  not  complete  yet,  so  it  is  possible  that  other  misstatements  
may  be  be  found.    What  should  Mr.  Co  do  in  this  case?  
a.  Advise  the  client  that  a  qualified  opinion  will  be  required  unless  the  
client  revises  its  es%mate.  
b.  Record  the  P50,000  difference  as  an  unadjusted  item  &  consider  all  
unadjusted  items  together  at  the  end  of  the  audit.  
c.  Ignore  the  P50,000  as  it  is  below  materiality.  
d.  Ignore  the  P50,000  difference  as  it  is  only  an  es%mate.  
14.  Auditors  are  responsible  for  determining  whether  F/S  are  
materially  misstated,  so  upon  discovering  a  material  
misstatement  they  must  bring  it  to  the  aIen%on  of:  
a.  The  client’s  management  
b.  Regulators  
c.  Audit  firm  managing  partner  
d.  No  one  in  par%cular  
15.  When  F/S  are  audited  by  an  accoun%ng  firm,  the  partner-­‐in  
charge  of  engagement  ordinarily  signs  in  the  name  of  the  
firm  because:  
a.  The  partner-­‐in-­‐charge  of  engagement  should  be  relieved  of  
any  responsibility  regarding  the  opinion  issued.  
b.  It  is  required  by  repor%ng  standards.  
c.  The  firm  assumes  responsibility  for  the  audit  
d.  The  opinion  becomes  more  credible  if  signed  in  the  name  
of  the  firm.  
16.  The  discrip%on  of  the  auditor’s  responsibili%es  for  the  audit  
of  the  F/S  shall  be  included:  
I.  Within  the  body  of  the  auditor’s  report  
II.  Within  the  appendix  of  the  auditor’s  report  
III.  By  a  specific  reference  within  the  auditor’s  report  to  the  
loca%on  of  such  a  descrip%on  on  a  website  of  an  
appropriate  authority.  

a.  I  only          c.    I  or  II  only  


b.  II  only          d.    I,  II  or  III  
17.  F/S  prepared  in  accordance  with  a  financial  repor%ng  
framework  designed  to  meet  the  financial  informa%on  
needs  of  specific  users  are  referred  to  as:  
a.  General  purpose  F/S  
b.  Special  purpose  F/S  
c.  Special  purpose  framework  
d.  Specific  purpose  F/S  
18.  PSA700  Audit  Report:    As  part  of  an  audit  in  accordance  
with  PSAs,  the  auditor  shall:  
I.  Exercise  Professional  Judgment  
II.  Maintain  Professional  Skep%cism  
III.  Iden%fy  and  assess  the  ROMM  of  the  F/S,  whether  due  to  
fraud  or  error,  design  &  perform  audit  procedures  
responsive  to  those  risk,  &  obtain  audit  evidence  that  is  
sufficient  &  appropriate  to  provide  a  basis  for  opinion.  
a.  I  only          c.    I  or  II  only  
b.  II  only          d.    I,  II  or  III  
19.  The  auditor’s  responsibili%es  for  the  audit  of  F/S  describe  
an  audit  by  iden%fying  &  assessing  the  ROMM  of  the  F/S,  
whether  due  to  fraud  or  error.    The  steps  of  evalua%ng  the  
misstatements  are  
I.  Iden%fy  the  type  of  misstatements  
II.  Understand  &  respond  to  misstatement  
III.  Accumulate  misstatement  
IV.  Design  &  perfom  audit  procedures.  
a.  I  &  III  only          c.    I,  II  &  III  only  
b.  All  of  the  above                        d.    I,  II  &  IV  only  
20.  Which  of  the  following  is  least  likely  considered  as  a  
type  of  misstatement?  
a.  Projected  
b.  Factual  
c.  Judgmental  
d.  Fraud  &  error  
21.  Communica%ons  with  other  par%es  include  the  
following:  
I.  Communica%on  with  the  component  audit  group  of    
financial  statements  
II.  Change  of  auditors  
III.  Li%ga%ons  or  claims  
IV.  Fraud  &  NOCLAR  
V.  Going  Concern  assessments  
a.  All  of  the  above                        c.    I,  II,  III  &  V  
b.  I,  II,  III  &  IV  only                        d.    I,  II  &  IV  only  
22.  The  financial  statement  auditor’s  responsibili%es  in  a  
group  audit  engagement  least  likely  include:  
a.  The  auditor  remains  solely  responsible  for  the  auditor’s  
opinion.  
b.  The  auditor  is  responsible  for  the  direc%on,  supervision  &  
performance  of  the  audit.  
c.  The  auditor’s  report  shall  name  the  loca%on  in  the  jurisdic%on  
where  the  auditor  prac%ces.  
d.  The  auditor’s  responsibili%es  are  to  obtain  sufficient  
appropriate  audit  evidence  in  the  group  of  financial  
informa%on  of  the  en%%es  or  business  ac%vi%es  with  the  group  
to  express  an  opinion  on  the  group  F/S.    
23.  Below  are  examples  of  EQCR  except:  

a.  Client  acceptance  and  con%nuance  decisions  


b.  Conclusions  regarding  independence  
c.  MaIers  to  communicate  to  those  charged  with  
governance  
d.  En%ty  assump%on  specifically  on  business  ac%vi%es  
&  processes  
24.  MaIers  to  communicate  with  management  and  those  
charged  with  governance,  except:  
I.  Auditor’s  responsibili%es  
II.  Auditor’s  independence  
III.  Auditor’s  judgment  &  skep%cism  
IV.  Significant  audit  findings  
V.  Overview  of  planned  scope  &  %ming  

a.  I  only                              c.    I,  &  V  only  


b.  III  only                                      d.    II  only  
25.    The  following  statements  relate  to  the  date  of  auditor’s  
report.    Which  is  false?  
a.  The  auditor  should  date  the  report  as  of  the  comple%on  
date  of  the  audit.  
b.  The  date  of  the  auditor’s  report  should  not  be  later  than  
the  date  on  which  the  F/S  are  signed  or  approved  by  mgt.  
c.  The  date  of  the  auditor’s  report  should  always  be  later  than  
the  date  of  the  F/S.  
d.  The  date  of  the  auditor’s  report  should  not  be  earlier  than  
the  date  on  which  the  F/S  are  signed  or  approved  by  mgt.  
26.    PSA  700,  the  Independent  Auditor’s  Report  on  a  Complete  
Set  of  General  Purpose  F/S,  provides  the  following  basic  
elements  of  the  auditor’s  report  except  
a.  Introductory  paragraph  
b.  Management’s  responsibility  for  the  F/S  
c.  Auditor’s  opinion  paragraph  
d.  Star%ng  and  comple%on  dates  of  the  audit  
27.    Which  of  the  following  should  not  be  the  basis  of  da%ng  
the  audit  report?  
a.  When  the  audit  fee  is  collected  
b.  As  of  the  comple%on  date  of  the  audit  
c.  As  of  any  date  earlier  than  the  date  on  which  the  F/S  are  
signed  or  approved  by  management  
d.  Upon  comple%on  of  the  field  work  
28.    Audit  report  for  a  public  client  indicates  that  the  F/S  were  
prepared  in  conformity  with:  
a.  Applicable  financial  repor%ng  framework  
b.  Standards  of  the  Oversight  Board  
c.  PSA  
d.  PFRS  
29.    The  auditor  who  wishes  to  indicate  that  the  en%ty  has  
significant  transac%ons  with  RP  should  disclose  this  fact  in:  
a.  An  explanatory  paragraph  to  the  auditor’s  report  
b.  An  explanatory  note  to  the  F/S  
c.  The  body  of  the  F/S  
d.  The  ‘summary  of  significant  accoun%ng  policies’  sec%on  of  
the  F/S  
30.    The  auditor’s  report  should  be  dated  as  of  the  date  
the:  
a.  Report  delivered  to  the  client  
b.  Auditors  have  accumulated  sufficient  evidence  
c.  Fiscal  period  under  audit  ends  
d.  Review  of  W/P  is  completed.  

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