I have been asked to recommend as to whether Ocean Manufacturing, Inc. should be accepted as a new audit client. I have used both financial and non-financial information in this memorandum to justify my recommendations. Ocean Manufacturing, Inc. is a medium sized manufacturer in the home appliance industry. Home appliance industry has showed tremendous growth potential over the past couple of years. Accepting Ocean Manufacturing, Inc. as an audit client would help Barnes and Fisher, LLP to expand in the home appliance industry by providing audit and consulting services. Ocean Manufacturing, Inc. intends to go public in the next couple of years which could result in the company being an even bigger and more profitable client. Once the company goes public, it will also increase Barnes and Fisher, LLP’s risk because third parties will rely on audited financial statements. …show more content…
is having trouble implementing a new IT system. Barnes and Fisher, LLP will be in a great position to provide consulting services by helping in the implementation and detection of control weaknesses in the new IT system. This service is in addition to audit service and will lead to an additional source of revenue for Barnes and Fisher, LLP. Sarbanes Oxley Act does not permit auditors to provide certain consulting services to public companies that they audit. It will be a couple of years before Ocean Manufacturing, Inc. goes public. Barnes and Fisher, LLP may provide consulting service until Ocean Manufacturing, Inc. goes public. Some may argue that providing consulting and audit services to the same client may impair Barnes and Fisher, LLP's independence. This can be dealt with by assigning different teams for audit and consulting services. The pros of providing both services far outweigh the
505 par. .01], states, "A member may practice public accounting only in a form of organization permitted by law or regulation whose characteristics conform to resolutions of Council. " The Council Resolution (the Resolution) requires, among other things, that a majority of the financial interests in a firm engaged in attest services be owned by CPAs. In the context of alternative practice structures (APS) in which (1) the majority of the financial interests in the attest firm is owned by CPAs and (2) all or substantially all of the revenues are paid to another entity in return for services and the lease of employees, equipment, and office space, questions have arisen as to the applicability of Rule
The Board of Examiners is comprised of more than 300 quality experts selected from industry, professional and trade organizations, university, government agencies, education and healthcare, and from the ranks of business retirees. As an examiner, they must take part in a three-day preparation course, to form a judging panel to oversee the Baldrige award examination items, scoring criteria, and the examination process itself. Examples of what the judging panel are interested in, which is oddly not awarded for a specific product or service, but are looking to the aspects of continuous improvements in deliveries, how a company can demonstrates efficient and effective operations, and to provide a way of responding to customers and
I would consider this project as high risk and suggest that New England Seafood Company not get into the catfish market. Problem: New England Seafood Company has focused exclusively on
Another advantage was the creation of The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), whom oversees the audits of broker dealers and public companies. In light of the strict regulations, corporations have become more conscious of corporate social responsibility and doing the right thing. Many companies in the private sector even began to adopt some of the policy’s, such as the whistleblower program, “best practices,” and strengthening their ethics and conduct
Management has shown their abilities over the years to weather the recent EPA changes and declining wood stove market. While their profit margin for return on assets decreased, they managed to still increase sales enough in their niche market to increase their asset turnover and in the end, increase their return on assets. Even with major deficits in their retained earnings, the company worked through the tough regulations and low cash flow to not only continually grow their business, but turn
The net profit was $43.9 million in FY2008, an increase of 20% over FY2007 (SWOT Analysis, 2009).” Meaning that this company cash flow sheets has decreased throughout the years but the company has continued to offer services to the people that’s in need of home health services. However, there are now many local agents that are offering the exact type services but at lesser prices and has become extremely competitive for this
The Better Business controversial past included reports of alleged pay to play schemes which awarded business satisfactory ratings to business that paid their membership dues. Latter the letter grading system replaced satisfactory and unsatisfactory to many of the business that paid their membership dues. The BBB helps consumers find out if the complaint about a specific firm or organization as well as information regarding to contractor’s licensure and competences (Consumer Research Magazine, 1996). For many consumers, the Better Business Bureau has been authoritative objective source was on whether or not the business was trustworthy.
At last, on August 30, 1994, the company announced going public and listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) by launching an Initial Public Offering (IPO), decidedly accepting the strong benefits but also risks associated with it. 1) What are alternatives for HPI to raise money? How did they raise money? Why did they use the NYSE and not the HKSE?
in the September 2012 Market Scope for Global Enterprise Risk Management Consulting Services. • Named in FORTUNE® magazine's “Most Admired Companies” list. (1998-2013) • Robert Half again appeared in the Newsweek list of the greenest big companies in the U.S. (2012) • Recognized as one of the “100 Best” companies in the United States by DeMarche Associates, Inc., for achieving superior performance within the top 3 percent of all major U.S. corporations. (2009) 1.2 Overview of the Project 1.2.1 IT Audit
Derek Rotz MBA-502-61/03 3/2/18 In the case of Ace Fertilizer Company, Assistant Director of Manufacturing , Abby Conroy is faced with an ethical issue that was presented to her by boss George Smilee who is the Director of Manufacturing. Ace Fertilizer’s business is to produce lawn & gardening fertilizer, and the company is known for delivering the highest quality special order products. The fact that they can deliver on time with top quality is what helps to drive their business. They use a consistent mark up on special orders at an 80% mark up over the cost of the orders.
5 Businesses or organizations throughout the world exhibit their own audit controls as well as observe specific procedures. When addressing IT audit issues, a business such as Asplundh Tree Expert, Inc. are known for their efficient audit procedures and internal practices. IT audit process effectiveness happens when an organization or business is adhereing or responding to set procedures. An organization may conduct several diverse audits, but consequently regardless of the audit type used, an audit is done to ensure a business or organization are using all resources available to them and for their benefit. Diverse IT audit selection ensures that the company set and meet goals and objectives that have been laid down by the international standards
At the same time, after the bid news release, MEG’s stock will be expected to increase. Marshall Morton has been MEG’s CEO since 2005, and Exhibit 6 shows that there existed 6 employee stock options from 2005 to 2011. Once MEG turns the business around, Marshall Morton would benefit a lot from the stock increase, not to mention rebuilding all shareholders’ confidence on
As a member of credit team, I assisted the team to work on annual report audit for Agricultural Bank of China. Because of my good communication ability, and learning capacity, I was assigned to take charge of challenge tasks, such as reorganizing contents of audit working paper, and dealing with tough clients, which were out of the scope of an intern 's duty. But this job was rewarding and immensely instructive. I gained the familiarity with audit procedures from an operational level, and grasped a deep understanding of commercial bank 's operational process and business policy. Meanwhile, I was determined to take joining PwC as my first career objective after the graduation
ACC701 AUDITING Trimester 1, 2015 INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT Name: Deepika Bandhana Lal ID: 2012000693 ABSTRACT The purpose of this research paper is to positively evaluate the professional skepticism. The research will be based on the various definitions of the professional skepticism in the standards and the academic literature. It will also enhance the application of skepticism in the field.