26-PS - Working With AS2 AS2 V12
26-PS - Working With AS2 AS2 V12
26-PS - Working With AS2 AS2 V12
Select the AS/2 pack you have downloaded and click on the Install button. Your
downloaded pack may have Updated or Not Installed status noted.
Once you have installed an audit pack, you will not need to do so again; only if the pack is
updated will you need to install the updated version.
When a new pack has been installed on your computer, it is always important to:
Read the Pack Release Notes document as it may save time. Failure to read this
document in its entirety may cause problems that you might otherwise have avoided.
This document provides an overview of the major changes in this pack and the effect of
these changes on the audit file and SAS documents.
How do I create a group?
Creating a group is beneficial as it helps you maintain your AS/2 index of audit files; in other
words, it helps you organize! A group may be based on varying audit file attributes and is
entirely a personal preference.
Examples of common attributes used for grouping audit files:
Create the audit file by selecting the appropriate properties in the New Audit File dialog box, as
follows:
NameType the name of the entity you are working on; often it is beneficial to add
further description in the name if you have more than one audit under the same entity
name.
o For example, if you were on an engagement that has multiple related audits occurring
at the same time, you would want to distinguish between them.
Period EndSelect the appropriate date and year based on the engagement parameters.
For example, if the entity has a December 31, 2012 year-end, you would indicate this
date; or, if you were performing a first quarter review, you would likely select March 31,
2012 as your period end date. Ensure you update the period end as AS/2 defaults to the
current day as period end.
In some cases, you may also need to change the Installed Pack Location, if the pack
you wish to use is located in a different folder than that shown in the Add Cabinet
dialog box. If so, click the Browse button, then select the location, and click OK.
Check with your office to determine if, and when, the pack location is changed.
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Click on the Transfer from In Tray command on the Tools tabTransfer group. The
Document Transfer dialog box will open and the In Tray tab should be selected.
Select the location of the package from the Source drop-down list - E-mail, Local drive or
A: Your field senior will typically transfer you documents using e-mail or USB drive (i.e.,
A). If a drive is not shown, such as the USB drive, you need to add the drive using the
Transfer Locations tab).
Select the transfer package from the Current Package drop-down list. Once the transfer
package is selected, a preview of the documents within the package is displayed.
After determining you have the correct transfer package, click on File.
The documents will be filed as working papers in the section of the audit file previewed.
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Highlight completed audit documentation (working papers) and click on the Transfer to
Out Tray command on the Tools tabTransfer group. The Document Transfer dialog
box will open and the Out Tray tab should be selected.
Select the desired location to send the audit documentation from the Destination dropdown list. This is similar to the Source location described above.
Select the Verify package tick box in the Out Tray and enter a unique name in the
Package name section. This step is entirely a personal preference and is not necessary to
transfer out successfully.
[The Verify option performs a data check on the transfer package after it is created. Note
that the Verify option will prompt you to re-insert any removable disks to check the files
on them. If any of the disks have bad sectors, the Verify option will warn you that the
transfer file is invalid.]
Review transfer package previewed in the Out Tray to ensure only desired audit
documentation are displayed.
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After determining you have the correct transfer package, click on Send.
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AS/2 also has the functionality to allow you to import a new document by dragging and
dropping.
Open your Windows Explorer and search for the drive and directory where the
documents you want to import are located.
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Exporting a document
On occasion, you may also need to export documents out of the audit file. You would export a
document that you want a non-AS/2 user to review.
For example, you may export a business process description that you have documented based on
conversations with entity staff to the staff member to ensure your understanding (as documented)
is correct.
1) In the AS/2 Audit File Index, select the document(s) to export.
2) Click the Document Manager Button.
3) Click Export Documents command. The Select Destination for Exported Items dialog
box will open.
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Similar to importing documents, AS/2 has the functionality to allow you to export documents by
dragging and dropping.
In the AS/2 Audit File Index, select the document(s) to export.
Click and drag the document(s) selected to outside of the AS/2 application.
Drop the document(s) in the destination folder in Windows Explorer (Windows Explorer
should be open with the desired drive and directory prior to dragging and dropping).
How do I maintain document properties?
As explained earlier, there is only one audit file in which documents are shared. As a result, only
one individual can hold a Master copy of each document and many individuals can hold Carbon
copies of the document. You can review the status of your documents within the AS/2 Document
Manager index. Carbon documents are highlighted in blue within the Document Manager index.
To alter the status of a document without transferring documents: Right click on the document,
select properties, and adjust status by checking or un-checking Master in the Attributes section.
For example, one of the master documents may be corrupted. Your field senior may ask
you to change your carbon version of this document into a Master.
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Beware of working in a Carbon document, as any changes to a Carbon will not be saved. This is
because you are not the holder of the Master; presuming the holder of the Master is working and
making changes on the document.
How do I maintain my AS/2 Document Manager index?
Most important for an assistant/consultant is the document naming conventions and inclusion of
manual working paper references within AS/2 Document Manager index. This is because the
AS/2 Document Manager index is the starting point for your reviewer.
Document naming conventionsCommon names and working paper numbers are used
throughout Deloitte offices to allow for ease of review and understanding. It is important
for you to follow these conventions when assigning names to new documents; if you are
unsure of your office practices, consult your field senior.
Customary numbering is given to working papers depending on what they are. As you
may notice, all leadsheets are numbered XX10 and all Model Audit Programs are XX30.
This helps with documentation and with reviewer understanding of the file.
o For example, while documenting on your working paper of an account balance (i.e.,
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts) you have included a reference (i.e., 5310) agreeing
the balance to another working paper. The reviewer automatically knows the balance
was referenced to the leadsheet as the number follows our convention XX10. The
reviewer can then review the leadsheet to ensure the balance matches.
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This is because the backup procedure is done at the AS/2 document manager level (i.e., the level
where your AS/2 audit files are listed).
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All tickmarks should be managed through the Tickmarks dialog box; open the dialog box to edit,
delete or detach (to reattach elsewhere) a tickmark.
If your Excel working paper does not have a tickmark worksheet, you can insert a worksheet
using the Insert Sheet command. Finally, when your working paper is ready to submit for
review, you can select the Arrange command that will hide all unused tickmarks. This makes the
reviewing process easier for the reviewer as only relevant information is available.
How do I include cross-references in a working paper?
Text cross-reference
In the working paper, highlight the data to be referenced and select the AS/2 Tools tab.
Under the References group, click the Copy Text Reference command.
Switch to the document you want to reference and select the Paste Text Reference
command.
If you are in a SAS document this command can be located in the Common Tools group
from the Tools tab.
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Once you have pasted the text reference in the desired document, you can click on the
reference to take you to the source document where the data is located.
Numeric cross-reference
In the originating working paper, select the numeric data to be referenced, and select
Copy Numeric Reference. This copies the selected source cell to the Clipboard for use in
an AS/2 numeric cross-reference.
In the subsequent working paper, select Paste Numeric Reference in the cell containing
the corresponding amount to where you want to cross-reference. This creates a numeric
cross-reference between the previously copied numeric source and the selected cell in the
target working paper.
Once you have pasted the numeric reference in the desired document, you can click on the
reference to take you to the source document where the data is located, similarly as done with
text referencing.
How do I sign-off on a working paper?
Within your audit documentation (Word, Excel, or SAS), select the AS/2 Tools tab.
Under the Signoff group, click on the Signoff as Preparer command.
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Roadmap functionSAS working papers are linked to other SAS working papers
throughout the AS/2 file. You can see these linkages by turning on the roadmap:
1) In the SAS working paper, click in an area of the SAS working paper. You need to
click on an active area of the working paper (i.e., an area that has text in white, top
left corner of chart, etc.). If you click on the gray area of the SAS working paper, the
roadmap wont show any linked SAS working papers.
2) In the View tab, check the Roadmap checkbox from the Show/Hide group. The
roadmap window then appears as a second window at the bottom of the screen.
Information flowing into the current SAS working paper is shown on the left hand
side; information flowing to other SAS working papers is on the right hand side.
Double clicking a related SAS document or element listed in the Roadmap
information tree navigates to that document or element.
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Note that this performance support does not replace the AAM. It should be read in conjunction
with the applicable AAM topics, as the manual states the requirements of our audit approach and
provides further guidance.
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