Question

Distinguish between permanent audit file and current audit file

Answer 1

Permanent audit file

Features.
♦ extract or important legal document , a copy of the agreement, Minute relevant audit .
♦ a record of the study and evaluation of internal control Related accounting system . This may be in the form of
A narrative description , or flowchart questionnaire , or some Combinations thereof . A copy of the audited financial statements of previous years ♦.
♦ significant ratios and trend analysis.
♦ issued by the auditor’s management
Current audit file♦ the school to accept reappointment of the corresponding year .
♦ major issues and extract the board meeting minutes As the relevant shareholders’ meeting for review.
♦ audit evidence and audit procedures program.
♦ Analysis of transactions and balances .
♦ The nature of audit procedures , the recording time and scope Executed , and the results of such procedure .

Answer 2

Permanent audit file and current audit file:

• Permanent audit files are the files that use to save the information that uses by auditors uninterruptedly. That information contains engagement later, client's M&A, long term contract or agreement as well as board meeting minute.

• Current audit files are the files that save all information associated to current year auditing. Those documents contain the current year financial statements, general ledger, management accounts, and supporting documents.

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