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RELEVANT to ACCA Qualification paper f8
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approach
My aim is that Paper F8 can be passed by a candidate who understands
the underlying theory of auditing and can apply that theory to
relatively basic audit situations knowledge itself is not sufficient
to pass this exam.
The scenario is more likely to be
based on an organisation which is profit
making rather than non-profit making.
It is to be assumed that all entities will
use computerbased systems, however
detailed knowledge of how to use
computer-assisted audit techniques will
not beexpected.
Questions in the past have focused
on areas such as identification of
system deficiencies, implications of
these and recommendations, writing of
management reports, control objectives
and tests of control, substantive
procedures over income statement
and statement of financial position
entries, audit evidence and audit
planning. These areas will all continue
to be examined as Question 1 topics
as well as areas such as audit risk,
internal audit and assurance. This list is
notexhaustive.
Question 2
The question for 10 marks, will, as in
previous exams, be a shorter factual
question. This question will normally
be based on International Standards on
Auditing (ISAs), but will also cover other
key technical areas of the Study Guide.
As with previous exams, there will
normally be two or three requirements
covering different areas, and this allows
candidates to demonstrate their basic
knowledge of auditing.
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technical
Comment
Questions may focus on the factual areas of the legal
aspects, they may cover the ethical framework in a
scenario-based question. Assurance could feature in any
question in the exam.