Apm Egmcl
Apm Egmcl
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Tailoring Checklist
1. Complete the following data concerning the client. This will then appear on every sheet.
Year-end 31-Dec-21
2. Tick the box in the 'Form required?' column to select the programmes required. The relevant tab will appear or disappear
as the box is ticked or unticked. In most cases the box is ticked by default, but for programmes that are not expected to be
used that frequently the box is unticked.
3. This page can be printed as a record of the tailoring for this client. The notes column can be used to record any reasoning
behind the tailoring decisions.
N005 Napp02 Does the entity contribute to a defined benefit pension scheme?
The purpose of the programme in this section (N2) is to ensure that all provisions, contingencies and commitments
are identified. It is therefore good practice to complete the tests in this programme even if you believe they are not
applicable. If you decide not to use the programme you must consider carefully how the completeness of provisions,
contingencies and commitments will be addressed.
PERMANENT FILE
PAF001 PAF01 Permanent audit file index Filed as PAFi
PAF002 PAF02 Background information Filed as 1.1
PAF003 PAF03 Details of bankers and professional advisors Filed as 1.2
PAF004 PAF04 Know your client checklist Filed as 1.3
PAF005 PAF05 Register of laws and regulations Filed as 1.4
PAF006 PAF06 Details of related parties Filed as 1.5
PAF007 PAF06.1 Related parties checklist
PAF008 PAF06.2 Covering letter to client
PAF009 PAF07 Significant accounting policies Filed as 1.6
PAF010 PAF08 New client checklist Filed as 2.6
PAF011 PAF09 Systems overview
PAF012 PAF10 Register of non-audit services Filed as 2.7
PAF013 PAF11 Register of involvement in the audit Filed as 2.8
PAF014 PAF13 Accounting estimates Filed as 1.7
A FINAL COMPLETION
B AUDIT COMPLETION
C AUDIT PLANNING
D OPTIONAL PROGRAMMES
E INTANGIBLE ASSETS
F PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
G INVESTMENTS IN GROUP AND ASSOCIATED UNDERTAKINGS
H OTHER INVESTMENTS
I INVENTORIES
J TRADE & OTHER RECEIVABLES
K BANK BALANCES AND CASH
L TRADE & OTHER PAYABLES
M LONG-TERM LOANS AND DEFERRED INCOME
N PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS
O SHARE CAPITAL, RESERVES AND STATUTORY RECORDS
P INCOME TAXES
Q INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
R PROFIT AND LOSS
S OPERATING EFFECTIVENESS OF CONTROLS
T SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
U NOT USED
V GENERAL LEDGER
W CONSOLIDATION
X ACCOUNTS WORKING PAPERS
Y OTHER PRIMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Z COMPUTER REPORTS AND RECORDS RECEIVED
APPENDICES
1 BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
2 INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
3 OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND DERIVATIVES
4 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
5 REVENUE UNDER HKFRS 15
6 LEASES UNDER HKFRS 16
A FINAL COMPLETION
3 Final journals A3
5 Letter of representation A5
6 Letter to management A6
7 Disclosure checklists of financial statements under HKFRS [Not included in this example file] A7
8 Management accounts A8
The purpose of this memorandum is to document any matters arising between the issue of the accounts to the client
for approval and completion of the audit report. These can be either free form notes, a reference to the relevant
checklist or a combination of both. See the guidance notes for further information on the completion of this form.
2. Matters outstanding on B1
There are no matters outstanding on B1.
Note. Where the auditor finds it necessary to modify existing audit documentation or add new audit documentation after the assembly
of the final audit file has been completed (see test 17 on A1.3), the auditor shall, regardless of the nature of the modifications or
additions, document:
(a) The specific reasons for making them; and
(b) When and by whom they were made and reviewed (HKSA 230.16)
General
1 Establish whether the management have Y Y T2.1 There are no JO
effective procedures to ensure that subsequent formal procedures. 25/4/22
events are identified. Discussed with
management on
subsequent
events.
3 Review any available accounting records and Y Y T2 - 2(a) Post y/e mgmt JO
identify whether anything needs to be reflected accs reviewed. No 25/4/22
in the financial statements. such issues noted.
6 Confirm that the directors ’ review of the future Y Y A1.2a Period considered JO
of the business still extends to a period of at to December 2023 25/4/22
least 12 months from the date of the financial [A1.2a using 2022
statements. Not budgets and 2023
included forecasts. See
in this A1.2a
example
file]
4 Where fraud was found or suspected was this and any other relevant
information communicated to the appropriate level of management
and those charged with governance on a timely basis? N/A
11 Does the balance sheet state the name of the director who approves Yes
the financial statements on behalf of the Board, together with the date R Chan and A Leung
of approval? 25 April
12 Where applicable does the audit file contain sufficient evidence to
support reporting under the SME-FRF & FRS (Revised) or HKFRS for N/A, using HKFRS
Private Entities?
15 Has the final copy of the accounts been referenced to the file to
ensure all lead and Q schedules reflect final adjustments? Yes A1.2
[These reports and financial statements are not intended to be model or illustrative reports and financial
statements and may not necessarily adhere to all relevant requirements. They are provided to support the
example audit working papers included in this file.]
Page
Directors' report 1
Independent auditor's report 2
Statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income 3
Statement of financial position 4
Statement of changes in equity 5
Statement of cash flows 6
Notes to the financial statements:
1 General information 7
2 Application of new and revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards 7
3 Significant accounting policies 8
4 Critical accounting judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty 15
5 Revenue 16
6 Other gains and losses 16
7 Finance costs 16
8 Income tax expense 16
9 Discontinued operations 17
10 Profit for the year from continuing operations 18
11 Directors' remuneration 18
12 Property, plant and equipment 19
12a Right-of-use assets 21
13 Goodwill and other intangible assets 23
14 Inventories 23
15 Trade and other receivables 24
16 Amount due from a director 25
17 Trade and other payables 25
18 Borrowings 26
19 Derivative financial instrument 26
20 Lease liabilities 27
21 Provisions 27
22 Share capital 27
23 Reserves 28
24 Capital management 28
25 Financial instruments by category 28
26 Financial risk management 29
27 Fair value measurements 32
28 Related party transactions 33
29 Parent company 33
The directors present their annual report and the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021.
[Contents of the independent auditor's report not produced in this example file]
Discontinued operations
Loss for the year from discontinued operations 9 (4,762) (1,249)
Current assets
Inventories 14 10,795 8,547
Trade and other receivables 15 14,865 12,052
Amount due from a director 16 126 58
Cash and cash equivalents 5,669 42
31,455 20,699
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 18 6,861 1,681
Lease liabilities 20 8,953 9,199
Deferred tax liabilities 8 1,937 1,589
17,751 12,469
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 17 9,716 12,057
Current tax liabilities 8 1,377 681
Borrowings 18 83 1,580
Lease liabilities 20 1,153 875
Derivative financial instrument 19 76 79
Provisions 21 1,200 -
13,605 15,272
54,065 41,587
The financial statements on pages 3 to 33 were approved and authorized for issue by the board of directors on 25 April
2022 and are signed on its behalf by:
R. Chan A. Leung
Director Director
1. General information
Manufacturing Company Limited is a limited company incorporated in Hong Kong. The addresses of its registered
office and principal place of business are disclosed in the directors' report.
The principal activity of the Company is the manufacture and supply of computer components. The manufacture of
memory sticks was discontinued in the current year (see note 9).
The financial statements are presented in Hong Kong dollars, which is also the functional currency of the Company.
2. Application of new and revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (HKFRSs)
(a) New and revised HKFRSs applied with no material effects on the financial statements
The following new and revised HKFRSs have been issued and effective for the current financial period of the
Company. The application of these new and revised HKFRSs has not had any material impact on the Company's
financial statements.
Effective for annual periods commencing
Amendments to HKFRSs
on or after
Covid-19-Related Rent Concessions - amendment to HKFRS 16 1 June 2020
(b) New and revised HKFRSs in issue but not yet effective
The Company has not early adopted new and revised HKFRSs that have been issued but are not yet effective for
December 2021 reporting periods. The Company is not in a position to state whether substantial changes to the
Company's accounting policies and presentation of accounts will result.
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for certain properties and financial
instruments that are measured at revalued amounts or fair values, as explained in the accounting policies below.
Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for goods and services.
Revenue recognition
The recognition of revenue from contracts with customers is based on the performance obligations identified in the
contracts. Revenue is recognized when (or as) the Company satisfies a performance obligation by transferring a
promised good or service (i.e. an asset) to a customer who obtains the control of the asset.
In respect of sale of computer products, revenue is recognized when control of the products has been transferred,
being when the products are delivered to the customer, and there is no unfulfilled obligation that could affect the
customer's acceptance of the products. Revenue excludes value added tax or other sales taxes and is after deduction
of any trade discounts. No significant element of financing is deemed present as the sales are made with a credit
term of 30 days. The Company's obligation to replace and replace faulty products under the standard warranty terms
is recognized as a provision (see accounting policy on provision).
A receivable is recognized when the goods are delivered as this is the point in time that the consideration is
unconditional because only the passage of time is required before the payment is due.
Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are
assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the
cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale.
Investment income earned on the temporary investment of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on qualifying
assets is deducted from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalization. All other borrowing costs are recognized in
profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.
Taxation
Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the
statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income because of items of income or expense that are taxable
or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. The Company's liability for current tax is
calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.
Deferred tax is recognized on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the
financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities
are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are generally recognized for all
deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which
those deductible temporary differences can be utilized. Such deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognized if
the temporary differences arises from the initial recognition (other than a business combination) of assets and
liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit. In addition, deferred tax
liabilities are not recognized if the temporary differences arises from the initial recognition of goodwill.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent
that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be
recovered.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the
liability is settled or the asset realized, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively
enacted by the end of the reporting period. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflects the tax
consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Company expects, at the end of the reporting period, to
recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.
Current or deferred tax for the year is recognized in profit or loss, except when they relate to items that are recognized
in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the current and deferred tax is also recognized in
other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
Any revaluation increase or decrease on land and buildings is credited to the property revaluation reserve, except to
the extent that it reverses a revaluation decrease of the same asset previously recognized in profit or loss, in which
case the increase is credited to profit or loss to the extent of the decrease previously charged. A decrease in net
carrying amount arising on revaluation of the land and building is recognized in profit or loss to the extent that it
exceeds the balance, if any, on the revaluation reserve relating to a previous revaluation of that asset.
Depreciation on revalued buildings is charged to profit or loss so as to write off their value, net of their residual value,
over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Once a revalued property is sold or retired any attributable revaluation surplus that is remaining in the property
revaluation reserve is transferred to retained earnings. No transfer is made from the revaluation reserve to retained
earnings unless an asset is derecognized.
Plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.
Depreciation on plant and equipment is charged to profit or loss so as to write off their cost, net of their residual value,
over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
The residual values and useful lives of assets and the depreciation method are reviewed at the end of each reporting
period, with the effect of any changes in estimate accounted for on a prospective basis.
An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are
expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an item
of property, plant and equipment is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount
of the asset and is recognized in profit or loss.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. If the recoverable amount of
an asset or a cash-generating unit is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset or
a cash-generating unit is reduced to its recoverable amount. Impairment loss is recognized as an expense
immediately, unless the relevant asset is carried at revalued amount under another standard, in which case the
impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease under that standard.
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the revised
estimate of its recoverable amount, to the extent that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying
amount that would have been determined (net of depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset
in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized as income immediately, unless the relevant asset is
carried at revalued amount under another standard, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a
revaluation increase under that standard.
Intangible assets
(a) Development expenditure
Development of products is capitalized when it meets the following conditions:
(i) It is technically feasible to complete the development so that the product will be available for use or sale.
(ii) The Company intends to complete the product and use or sell it.
(iii) The Company is able to use or sell the product.
(iv) It can be demonstrated that the product will generate probable future economic benefits.
(v) Adequate technical, financial and other resources exist so that product development can be completed and the
product can be subsequently used or sold.
(vi) Expenditure attributable to the research and development work can be reliably measured.
Capitalized development expenditure is stated at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses.
Amortization is recognized on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life. The estimated useful life and
amortization method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period.
All research and other development expenditure is recognized as an expense in the period in which it is incurred.
(b) Goodwill
Goodwill arising on an acquisition of a business is carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses, if any. For the
purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to each of the Company's cash-generating units (or groups of
cash-generating units) that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination.
A cash-generating unit (or groups of cash-generating units) to which goodwill has been allocated is tested for
impairment annually, or more frequently when there is indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable
amount of the cash-generating unit (or groups of cash-generating units) is less than its carrying amount, the
impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill and then to the other assets on a pro-
rata basis based on the carrying amount of each asset in the unit (or groups of cash-generating units). Any
impairment loss for goodwill is recognized directly in profit or loss in the statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive income. An impairment loss recognized for goodwill is not reversed in subsequent periods. On
disposal of the relevant cash-generating unit, the attributable amount of goodwill is included in the determination of
the profit or loss on disposal.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Costs, which comprise direct production costs, are
based on the method most appropriate to the type of inventory class, but usually on a first-in-first-out basis. Net
realizable value is based on the estimated selling price less any estimated completion or selling costs.
When inventories are sold, the carrying amount of those inventories is recognized as an expense in the period in
which the related revenue is recognized. The amount of any write-down of inventories to net realizable value and all
losses of inventories are recognized as an expense in the period in which the write-down or loss occurs. The amount
of any reversal of any write-down of inventories is recognized as a reduction in the amount of inventories recognized
as an expense in the period in which the reversal occurs.
Financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized when the Company becomes a party to the contractual
provisions of the instruments.
Financial assets and financial liabilities within the scope of HKFRS 9 are initially measured at fair value. Transaction
costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities (other than
those measured at fair value through profit or loss (FVTL)) are added to or deducted from the fair value of the
financial assets or financial liabilities, as appropriate, on initial recognition. Transactions costs of financial assets and
liabilities carried at FVPL are expensed in profit or loss.
The Company's financial assets, including trade and other receivables, amount due from a director and cash and
cash equivalents, are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less identified
loss allowances as the assets are held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect
contractual cash flows and the contractual terms of the financial assets give rise on specific dates to cash flows that
are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
Financial liabilities include lease liabilities, trade and other payables, borrowings and derivative financial instrument.
All non-derivative financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method,
except for lease liabilities (see accounting policy on leased assets).
The Company also assesses whether a financial asset is credit-impaired at each reporting date. A financial asset is
credit-impaired when one or more events that have a detrimental impact on the estimated future cash flows of the
financial asset have occurred, for example, significant financial difficulties of the debtor, a breach of contract such as
a default or past due event.
A default event occurs when the debtor is unlikely to pay its debt to the Company in full, or the debt is 90 days past
due unless the Company has reasonable and supportable information to demonstrate that a more lagging default
criterion is more appropriate.
Expected credit losses are remeasured at each reporting date to reflect changes in the financial instrument's credit
risk since initial recognition. The Company recognizes an impairment gain or loss through the use of a loss allowance
account. Changes in the carrying amount of the loss allowance account are recognized in profit or loss. The
receivable is written off against the loss allowance account when the Company has no reasonable expectations of
recovering the receivable.
If, in a subsequent period, the amount of expected credit losses decreases, the reversal would be adjusted to the loss
allowance account at the reporting date. The amount of any reversal is recognized in profit or loss.
Financial liabilities are derecognized when they are extinguished, i.e. when the obligation is discharged, cancelled or
expires.
Equity instruments
An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of
its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Company are recognized at the proceeds received, net of direct issue
costs.
Related parties
A related party is a person or entity that is related to the Company.
(i) A person or a close member of that person’s family is related to the Company if that person:
(a) has control or joint control over the Company;
(b) has significant influence over the Company; or
(c) is a member of the key management personnel of the Company.
(ii) An entity is related to the Company if any of the following conditions applies:
(a) The entity and the Company are members of the same group (which means that each parent, subsidiary
and fellow subsidiary is related to the others).
(b) One entity is an associate or joint venture of the other entity (or an associate or joint venture of a member of
a group of which the other entity is a member).
(c) Both entities are joint ventures of the same third party.
(d) One entity is a joint venture of a third entity and the other entity is an associate of the third entity.
(e) The entity is a post-employment benefit plan for the benefit of employees of either the Company or an entity
related to the Company.
(f) The entity is controlled or jointly controlled by a person identified in (i).
(g) A person identified in (i)(a) has significant influence over the entity or is a member of the key management
personnel of the entity (or of a parent of the entity).
(h) The entity, or any member of a group of which it is a part, provides key management personnel services to
the Company.
Leased assets
At the inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether the contract is, or contains, a lease. A contract is, or
contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in
exchange for consideration.
At the lease commencement date, the Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, except for short-
term leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less and leases of low-value assets which, for the Company, are
primarily computers. When the Company enters into a lease in respect of a low-value asset, the Company decides
whether to capitalize the lease on a lease-by-lease basis. The lease payments associated with those leases which are
not capitalized are recognized as an expense on a systematic basis over the lease term.
Where the lease is capitalized, the lease liability is initially recognized at the present value of the lease payments
payable over the lease term, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily
determined, using a relevant incremental borrowing rate. After initial recognition, the lease liability is measured at
amortized cost and the interest expense is calculated using the effective interest method.
The right-of-use asset recognized when a lease is capitalized is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial
amount of the lease liability plus any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, and any initial direct
costs incurred. The right-of-use asset is subsequently stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment
losses. A right-of-use asset in which the Company is reasonably certain to obtain ownership of the underlying leased
asset at the end of the lease term is depreciated from commencement date to the end of the useful life. Otherwise,
the right-of-use asset is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of its estimated useful life and the lease
term.
Foreign currencies
Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of the Company are recorded at the rate of exchange on
the date the transaction occurred. Monetary items denominated in other currencies are translated at the rate
prevailing at the end of the reporting period. All differences are taken to the statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive income. Non-monetary items that are measured at historic cost in a foreign currency are not
retranslated.
Employee benefits
Short-term employee benefits are recognized at the undiscounted amount of the benefits expected to be paid as and
when employees rendered the services. They are recognized as an expense as incurred.
The obligations for contributions to defined contribution scheme are recognized as an expense as incurred. The
assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company in an independent administered fund.
Discontinued operation
A discontinued operation is a component of the Company's business, the operations and cash flows of which can be
clearly distinguished from the rest of the Company and which represents a separate major line of business or
geographical area of operations, or is part of a single coordinated plan to dispose of a separate major line of business
or geographical area of operations, or is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resale.
Classification as a discontinued operation occurs upon disposal or when the operation meets the criteria to be
classified as held for sale, if earlier. When an operation is classified as discontinued, a single amount is presented on
the face of the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, which comprises:
- the post-tax profit or loss of the discontinued operation; and
- the post-tax gain or loss recognized on the measurement to fair value less costs to sell, or on the disposal of the
assets or disposal group constituting the discontinued operation.
Provisions
Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation arising as a result of a
past event, it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable
estimate can be made. Provisions are measured at the present value of the expenditures expected to be required to
settle the obligation using a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the
risks specific to the obligation. The increase in the provision due to passage of time is recognized as interest expense.
In the application of the Company's accounting policies, which are described in note 3, management is required to
make judgments, estimates and assumptions about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily
apparent from other sources. The estimates and underlying assumptions are based on experience and other factors
that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are
recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the
revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
The key sources of estimation uncertainty that have a significant effect on the amounts recognized in the financial
statements are described below.
5. Revenue
2021 2020
HK$'000 HK$'000
Continuing operations
P/L ß
Revenue from the sale of goods 92,096 55,673
7. Finance costs
2021 2020
HK$'000 HK$'000
Continuing operations Q2.1 ß
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans 232 226
Interest on Group loan 164 -
Interest on lease liabilities 1,140 1,218
1,536 1,444
Hong Kong profits tax is calculated at 16.5% (2020: 16.5%) on the estimated assessable profits for the year.
The current tax charge for the year can be reconciled to the profit per the statement of 2021 2020
profit or loss and other comprehensive income as follows:
HK$'000 HK$'000
Profit before tax from continuing operations 12,528 7,204
Components of the deferred tax liabilities recognized in the financial statements and the movements during the year
are set out below:
Revaluation Accelerated
of land and tax
Deferred tax arising from: building depreciation Total
HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000
At 1 January 2020 ß - 294 294
Charged to profit or loss - 1,295 1,295
At 31 December 2020 - 1,589 1,589
P5.1
At 1 January 2021 - 1,589 1,589
Charged to profit or loss - 110 110
Charged to other comprehensive income 238 - 238
At 31 December 2021 238 1,699 1,937
9. Discontinued operations
Due to a sustained downward turn in sales, the Board of Directors sold the Memory Stick division in December 2021.
The disposal was completed on 31 December 2021 at which date control of the division passed to the acquirer. The
results of the discontinued operations are analyzed below. The comparative figures have been re-presented to show
separately the results of the discontinued operations as included in that period.
2021 2020
HK$'000 HK$'000
Loss for the year from discontinued operations R1.2
Revenue 18,774 20,102
Expenses (21,730) (21,351)
Loss before tax (2,956) (1,249)
Loss on disposal of operations (1,806) -
Loss for the year from discontinued operations (4,762) (1,249)
Accumulated depreciation
At 1 January 2020 21 2,760 2,781
Charge 147 738 885
Disposals - (1,526) (1,526)
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2021 8,302 3,851 12,153
The analysis of the cost or valuation at 31 December 2021 and 2020 of the above assets is as follows:
At 31 December 2020
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At cost - 3,185 3,185
At valuation 7,035 - 7,035
7,035 3,185 10,220
The land and building represents the Company's ownership interest in a warehouse situated in Hong Kong and held
under a medium lease. As the consideration cannot be allocated reliably between non-lease building element and
undivided interest in the underlying leasehold land, the entire property is classified as property, plant and equipment.
The property is depreciated based on an estimated useful life of 48 years.
An independent valuation to ascertain the fair value of the land and building was carried out by Messrs. Twist &
Copperfield on 31 December 2021. The valuation conforms to valuation standards in Hong Kong and was determined
by reference to market evidence of recent transaction prices for similar properties as well as returns based on likely
market rentals.
Had this property been carried at historical cost less accumulated depreciation, the carrying amount would have been
HK$6,860,000 (2020: HK$7,035,000).
The land and building as shown above have been pledged as security for bank loans. The Company is not allowed to
pledge these assets as security for other borrowings, subject to additional arrangements with the same bank, or to sell
them to another entity without redeeming the loans in full first.
Plant and equipment is depreciated over an estimated useful life between 5 and 10 years. All depreciation charges for
the year and last year were recognized in cost of sales.
Leased
premise Equipment Total
HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000
Cost
F1
At 1 January 2020 - 332 332
Additions 9,800 629 10,429
Accumulated depreciation
At 1 January 2020 - 33 33
Charge 980 102 1,082
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2021 7,840 1,595 9,435
The leased premise is a factory situated in Hong Kong with a lease term of 10 years. It is depreciated based on an
estimated useful life of 10 years.
Equipment is depreciated over an estimated useful life between 5 and 10 years. All depreciation charges for the year
and last year were recognized in cost of sales.
The lease agreements do not impose any covenants other than the security interests in the leased assets that are
held by the lessor. Leased assets may not be used as security for borrowing purpose.
2021 2020
Amounts recognized in profit and loss HK$'000 HK$'000
Depreciation expense on right-of-use assets
Per above
1,216
ß 1,082
Q2.1
Interest expense on lease liabilities 1,140 1,218
F6.3
Expense relating to short-term leases 450 450
Expense relating to leases of low value assets 850 938
L6
During the year ended 31 December 2021, the total cash outflows for leases amounted to HK$3,412,000 (2020:
ß HK$3,392,000).
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2021 - 1,022 1,022
The goodwill related to business purchased from Kowloon USB Memory Sticks Limited to expand sales in the Memory
Stick division. The goodwill was sold along with the rest of the division in December 2021.
Development expenditure is amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of 12 years and represents the cost of
designing products currently being sold by the Company.
Amortization expense and impairment of goodwill for the year and last year are included in administrative expenses.
ß As at 31 December 2020, the Company performed an impairment test for the goodwill of the Memory Stick division
using a value in use calculation. The calculation used cash flow projections based on financial budgets prepared by
management covering a five-year period and a weighted average pre-tax discount rate of 10%. Cash flows beyond
the five-year period were assumed not to grow by more than 0.5% per annum. Based on the impairment test, the
value in use of the Memory Stick division was less than its carrying amount which resulted in an impairment loss of
HK$350,000 against goodwill for the year ended 31 December 2020.
14. Inventories
2021 2020
I1 ß
HK$'000 HK$'000
Raw materials 3,374 3,780
Work in progress 1,568 1,652
Finished goods 5,853 3,115
10,795 8,547
The amount of inventories recognized as an expense in cost of sales during the year is as follows:
Continuing operations 2021 2020
HK$'000 HK$'000
Carrying amounts of inventories sold I1 28,523 ß 15,235
Gross
carrying Expected Loss
amount loss rates allowance
HK$'000 % HK$'000
At 31 December 2021
J4
Current 4,450 0.1 4
30-60 days 5,172 0.6 31
61-90 days 3,881 1.2 46
91+ days 914 50.0 458
14,417 539
At 31 December 2020 ß
Current 4,120 0.5 21
30-60 days 3,227 1.1 35
61-90 days 2,813 3.0 84
91+ days 648 70.0 455
10,808 595
Trade receivables are written off when there is information indicating that the debtors are in severe financial difficulty
and there is no realistic prospect of recovery.
The Company does not hold any collateral over the above and the directors consider that the carrying amount of trade
and other receivables approximates to their fair value.
Maximum
amount
outstanding
Balance at Balance at during the
Director Term of loan 31.12.2021 31.12.2020 year
HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000
Unsecured, no repayment
Raymond Chan terms and interest free J5 126 ß 58 J5 126
The directors consider that the carrying amounts of trade and other payables approximate to their fair values.
18. Borrowings
2021 2020
Current HK$'000 HK$'000
M1 ß
Bank loans - secured 83 79
Bank overdrafts, repayable on demand - unsecured - 1,501
83 1,580
Non-current
Bank loans - secured 2,587 1,681
Group loan - unsecured 4,274 -
6,861 1,681
6,944 3,261
Carrying amount
Bank loans comprise: Effective 2021 2020
Maturity date interest rate HK$'000 HK$'000
Floating rate bank loan M4.1 2031 4.8% M4 1,030 1,109
Floating rate bank loan M4.2 2021 4.8% - 651
Floating rate bank loan M4.3 2036 4.8%
M4 1,640 -
Total bank loans 2,670 1,760
M1 F3.2
The bank loans are secured by the Company's land and building which have a carrying value of HK$8,302,000 (2020:
HK$7,035,000). Bank loans include a new loan drawn down in March 2021 of HK$1,640,000, however capital
repayments will not commence until March 2024. During the year the Company repaid HK$730,000 (2020:
HK$308,000). The bank loans bear interest at the prime rate less 0.2% and are repayable over 10 to 13 years. The
directors consider that the carrying amounts of the bank loans and overdraft approximate to their fair value.M4.1-4.3
M5
During the year the Company received a loan from its Parent Company ("Group loan") of HK$5,000,000. The loan is
interest free with a fixed five year term. The loan was initially recognized at an effective interest rate of 4% giving rise
to a capital contribution in the year of HK$890,000. At the year-end the carrying value equated to HK$4,274,000 and
approximated the year-end fair value.
2021 2020
Maturity analysis HK$'000 HK$'000
L6 ß
Within one year 1,153 875
10,106 10,074
Note 25
During the year the Company entered into new leases of equipment (note 12a) and recognized lease liability of
F5 HK$1,004,000 (2020: new leases of other property and equipment of HK$10,429,000) and repaid principals of
HK$972,000 (2020: HK$786,000).
21. Provisions
2021 2020
HK$'000 HK$'000
Provision for faulty Ethernet cards
Balance at 1 January - -
Provision made during the year N3.1 1,200 -
Balance at 31 December 1,200 -
The provision for faulty Ethernet cards represents the directors' best estimate of the present value of the cost to the
Company due to the recall and replacement of faulty Ethernet cards, which is expected to be settled within 12 months
after the end of the reporting period. N3.1
Note (i): During the year, 350,000 ordinary shares of HK$525,000 were issued and were fully paid for in cash at their
market value.
The holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to one
vote per share at meetings of the Company. All ordinary shares rank equally with regard to the Company's residual
assets.
23. Reserves
Property
Capital revaluation Retained
Contribution reserve earnings Total
HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000
ß
At 1 January 2020 - - 557 557
Profit for the year - - 3,839 3,839
At 31 December 2020 and 1 January 2021 - - 4,396 4,396
Gain on revaluation of land and buildings - O1 1,442 - 1,442
Deferred tax - (238) - (238)
Deemed contribution arising from Group loan O1 890 - - 890
Profit for the year - - P/L 6,244 6,244
At 31 December 2021 890 1,204 10,640 12,734
The Company manages capital by regularly monitoring its current and expected liquidity requirements rather than
using debt/equity ratio analyses. No changes were made in the objectives, policies and processes during the year
2020 and 2021.
B/S
The Company is substantially owned by the directors. The share capital and reserves totaling HK$22,709,000 (2020:
HK$13,846,000) supplemented by borrowings, including leases, of HK$17,050,000 (2020: HK$13,335,000) provide
the majority of the working capital required by the Company. The Company is not subject to either internally or
externally imposed capital requirements.
Amortized
FVTPL cost Total FVTPL Amortized cost Total
HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000
Note 17 ß
Trade and other payables - 9,716 9,716 - 12,057 12,057
Group loan Note
- 18 4,274 4,274 - - -
Bank overdraft and bank
loans - 2,670 2,670 - 3,261 3,261
Note 20
Leases - 10,106 10,106 - 10,074 10,074
Derivative financial
Note 19
instruments 76 - 76 79 - 79
76 26,766 26,842 79 25,392 25,471
Exposure to risk
Exposure to foreign currency, credit, liquidity and cash flow interest rate risks arises in the normal course of the
Company ’ s business. These risks are limited by the Company ’ s financial management policies and practices
described below.
The forward currency contract is measured at fair value using quoted forward exchange rates.
In the opinion of directors, a reasonably possible change in exchange rate in foreign currency denominated debtors
and derivative instrument is not expected to have a material impact to the Company's profit or loss, as such,
sensitivity analysis is not presented.
Credit risk
The Company is at risk from its customers defaulting in making payments for goods that have been supplied to them.
The majority of the Company's customers are based within the computer technology business and therefore industry
related changes or economic hardships present a risk to the Company.
To minimize this risk the Company has a policy of only dealing with customers who have either demonstrated
creditworthiness or can provide sufficient collateral. To determine creditworthiness the Company makes use of
independent rating agencies, other publicly available financial information and its own trading records. The Company's
exposure and its customers creditworthiness is continually monitored so that any potential problems are detected at
an early stage. Details of impairment assessment of trade receivables are set out in note 15.
In respect of other financial instruments, the Company considers the risk of default is low if the debtor has a strong
capacity to meet its contractual cash flow obligations in the near term and adverse changes in economic and business
conditions in the longer term may, but will not necessarily, reduce the ability of the debtor to fulfill its contractual cash
flow obligations. As such, the Company's bank balances are assessed to be of low credit risk as they have been
deposited with reputable and creditworthy banks in Hong Kong and the loss allowance is assessed to be minimal at
the end of the reporting period.
At the end of the reporting period, there has been no significant increase in credit risk in respect of other receivables
and the loss allowance based on 12-month expected credit loss is assessed to be minimal.
J2.4
At the end of the reporting period, the Company has a certain concentration of credit risk as 25% (2020: 27%) and
88% (2020: 96%) of the total trade and other receivables was due from the Company's largest customer and the five
largest customers respectively. The maximum exposure to credit risk is represented by the carrying amount of each
financial asset.
Liquidity risk
The directors have ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management in maintaining adequate reserves, banking
facilities and reserve borrowing facilities. They do this by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows and
matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities.
The following table details the remaining contractual maturities at the end of the reporting period of the Company's
non-derivative and derivative financial liabilities, which are based on contractual undiscounted cash flows (including
interest payments computed using contractual rates or, if floating, based on rates current at the end of the reporting
period) and the earliest date the Company can be required to pay. For derivative financial instruments that require
gross settlement, the undiscounted gross (inflows) and outflows on those derivative are presented as well.
2021
Total
contractual More than 1 More than 2
Carrying undiscounted Within 1 year or year but less years but less More than
amount cash flows on demand than 2 years than 5 years 5 years
HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000
B/S M4 3,684 M4
Bank loans 2,670 211 211 938 2,324
Group loan 4,274 M5 5,000 - - M5 5,000 -
L6
Lease liabilities 10,106 L6 14,169 2,162 2,013 5,253 4,741
Trade and other
payables 9,716 9,716 - - -
Derivative financial
instruments - gross
settlement
- (inflows) (1,439) (1,439) (1,439) - - -
- outflows 1,515 1,515 1,515 - - -
76 76 76 - - -
L10 L10
Total
contractual More than 1 More than 2
Carrying undiscounted Within 1 year or year but less years but less More than
amount cash flows on demand than 2 years than 5 years 5 years
HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000
ß
Bank loans 1,760 2,114 794 133 397 790
Bank overdrafts 1,501 1,501 1,501 - - -
Lease liabilities 10,074 15,050 1,963 2,025 4,741 6,321
Trade and other
payables 12,057 12,057 12,057 - - -
Derivative financial
instruments - gross
settlement
- (inflows) (1,277) (1,277) (1,277) - - -
- outflows 1,356 1,356 1,356 - - -
79 79 79 - - -
Interest is paid on right-of-use assets. The effective interest rate is expected to apply for the lease term. Therefore
there will be no effect to the interest payable in the event of future interest rate changes.
Except for the Company ’ s cash and cash equivalents, bank borrowings and lease liabilities, the Company has no
significant interest-bearing assets and liabilities.
The Company does not use any derivative instruments to reduce its economic exposure to changes in interest rates.
Sensitivity analysis
At 31 December 2021, it is estimated that a general increase/decrease of 1 percent in interest rates, with all other
variables held constant, would decrease/increase the Company's profit after tax and retained earnings by
approximately HK$22,000 (2020: HK$15,000).
M4
The sensitivity analysis above has been determined assuming that the change in interest rates had occurred at the
end of reporting date and had been applied to the exposure to interest rate risk for financial instruments in existence
at that date. The 1 percent increase or decrease represents management's assessment of the likely maximum change
in interest rates over the period until the next reporting date.
HKFRS 13 requires fair value measurements to be recognized using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the
significance of the inputs used in the measurements, according to the following levels:
Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either
directly or indirectly.
Level 3 - inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.
The fair value of land and buildings held for own use is determined using market comparison approach by reference
to recent sales prices of comparable properties on a price per square foot basis. This price is then discounted to take
account of the relative condition of the company's property compared to the recent sales. Land and buildings
disclosed in note 12 have been classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Higher discount for relative condition
of property will result in lower fair value measurement. The valuation was undertaken by a professional valuer and
discussion of the valuation process and the results is held annually with the finance director.
Unobservable
Market rate input -
per square Discount for
foot for relative
Valuation similar condition of
technique properties property
HK$'000
Market F3.1a
Land and building comparison 5 to 6 5% to 10%
The forward exchange contracts are valued by discounting future cash flows based on forward exchange rates (from
observable forward exchange rates at the end of the reporting period) and contract forward rates, using a rate that
reflects the credit risk of the counterparty. As such this has been classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
There have been no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 fair value measurements during the current or prior period.
During the year the Company made sales of HK$1,151,000 on agreed terms to a subsidiary of a company that is
owned by the wife of Mr. Raymond Chan. The receivable from that company at 31 December 2021 is shown in note
15 (2020: nil).
Depreciation allowances
Charitable donations
Pension contributions
[Note. Detailed tax computations are not included in this example file]
The following journal adjustments were agreed with and approved by Adeline Leung.
6 Dr Sales 18,774
Cr Loss on Memory Stick division 18,774
Being reclass of Memory Stick division turnover to discontinued operations (R1.4)
The following journal adjustments were agreed with and approved by Adeline Leung.
13 Dr Reserves 238
Cr Deferred tax creditor 238
Being deferred tax charged to equity re warehouse (P1)
15 Dr Forex FI liability 3
Cr P&L Account 3 3
Being movement in fair value of FI in 2021 (L10)
16 Dr Reserves 37
Cr Deferred Tax creditor 37
Being prior year adjustment to deferred tax (P1)
19 Dr Cost of sales 56
Cr Net reversal of impairment losses on trade receivables 56 -
Being reclassification of doubtful debt expense (R1.5) from cost of sales to a separate line item on P/L
Overall net effect of adjustments on profit per the management accounts (357)
R1.1
This representation letter is provided in connection with your audit of the financial
statements of Manufacturing Company Limited for the year ended 31 December 2021 for
the purpose of expressing an opinion as to whether the financial statements give a true and
fair view in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards.
We confirm that, to the best of our knowledge and belief, having made such inquiries as we
considered necessary for the purpose of appropriately informing ourselves:
Financial statements
● We have fulfilled our responsibilities, as set out in the terms of the audit engagement
dated 7 March 2022, for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with
Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards; in particular the financial statements give a
true and fair view in accordance therewith.
● The methods, the data and the significant assumptions used in making accounting
estimates and their related disclosures are appropriate to achieve recognition,
measurement or disclosure that is reasonable in the context of the applicable financial
reporting framework.
● Related party relationships and transactions have been appropriately accounted for and
disclosed in accordance with the requirements of Hong Kong Financial Reporting
Standards.
● All events subsequent to the date of the financial statements and for which Hong Kong
Financial Reporting Standards require adjustment or disclosure have been adjusted or
disclosed.
● The effects of uncorrected misstatements are immaterial, both individually and in the
aggregate, to the financial statements as a whole. A list of the uncorrected
misstatements is attached to the representation letter.
Information provided
● We have provided you with:
○ Access to all information of which we are aware that is relevant to the preparation
of the financial statements, such as records, documentation and other matters;
○ Additional information that you have requested from us for the purpose of the
audit; and
○ Unrestricted access to persons within the entity from whom you determined it
necessary to obtain audit evidence.
● We have disclosed to you the results of our assessment of the risk that the financial
statements may be materially misstated as a result of fraud.
● We have disclosed to you all information in relation to fraud or suspected fraud that we
are aware of and that affects the entity and involves:
○ Management;
○ Employees who have significant roles in internal control; or
○ Others where the fraud could have a material effect on the financial statements.
● We have disclosed to you the identity of the entity’s related parties and all the related
party relationships and transactions of which we are aware.
Yours sincerely
R Chan A Leung T Ho
Mr. R Chan Mrs. A Leung Mr. T Ho
Director Director Director
DR CR
HK$ HK$
In accordance with our normal practices and further to our meeting last week we are
writing to draw your attention to the various matters which arose during the course of the
audit of the Manufacturing Company Limited's (the "company") financial statements for
the year ended 31 December 2021.
2 There were no significant difficulties encountered during the audit to bring to your
attention.
3 The main adjustments made to the draft accounts prepared by you were to correct
a number of cut-off errors caused by the poor controls over inventories in the
warehouse and to show the disposal of the Memory Stick division separately as a
discontinued operation. Specific recommendations concerning internal controls and
systems are set out in an appendix to this letter. The net effect of the adjustments
was to reduce the overall profit for the year by HK$357,000.
4 As you are aware from our letter of engagement, our audit procedures were
directed towards testing the accounting systems in operation upon which we have
based our assessment of the financial statements. We did not identify any
significant deficiencies in internal control; however, other deficiencies of sufficient
importance to be reported to you in your role as management of the business are
set out in an appendix to this letter. The appendix contains details of actual and
potential weaknesses identified and our recommendations for improvements. It is
not meant to be a full and accurate reflection of all weaknesses that may be present
in the company.
5 We do not propose any modifications to our audit opinion and hence will be issuing
our report with an unmodified audit opinion.
We would like to take this opportunity of expressing our thanks to your staff for their
assistance during the course of our audit.
Please note that this report has been prepared for the sole use of the company. It must
not be disclosed to third parties, quoted or referred to, without our prior written consent.
No responsibility is assumed by us to any other person.
The audit included consideration of internal control relevant to the preparation of the
financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of
internal control.
The matters reported in the attached appendix are limited to those deficiencies that we
have identified during the audit and that we have concluded are of sufficient importance
to merit being reported to you as directors, being those charged with governance.
If we can be of any further assistance, please contact Mr. B Lee, engagement partner.
Yours faithfully
Possible Suggested
Current Procedure Benefit of Control
Consequences Improvement
1 Minutes of directors Key decisions or agreed Recommend that More detailed minutes
meetings are maintained actions may not be Elizabeth Shen attends will provide a proper
but they are not very properly documented meetings to take proper record of decisions taken
detailed and do not which may result in them minutes. and action that is
include all key decisions. being overlooked. required.
2 Checks from the fixed Plant and equipment may Checks should be Property, plant and
asset register to the be lost or stolen without undertaken more equipment will be
physical assets happen management being regularly, say quarterly, properly controlled.
on a haphazard basis aware of. properly documented
and are not properly and any matters arising
documented. followed up by
management.
4 There is no proper goods Incorrect information may It is not necessary to Any discrepancies
inwards system in the be entered into the create a new document between the factory
warehouse. This simply warehouse inventory for use in the warehouse. despatch note and the
uses the factory despatch system where the goods The factory despatch goods received at the
note without undertaking received do not note could be amended warehouse will be
any checks. correspond with those to include fields for identified on a timely
specified on the factory completion in the basis allowing
despatch note. warehouse. However, the investigation as to why
goods received at the they occurred.
warehouse should be
counted to confirm that
they agree with the
factory despatch note. A
grid stamp could be used
to document these
checks.
6 Management accounts Decisions may be based The management Better information will be
are not used effectively. on inaccurate, incomplete accounts should form a available on which to
or misleading key part of how the base decisions.
information. directors manage the
business. The directors
should determine the
information that they
need to manage the
business effectively and
then ensure that this is
reported to them on a
regular basis.
7 There is no record of Invoices could get lost The accounts department Problems with suppliers
invoices sent to and this might not be should have a system for concerning missing
Raymond Chan for picked-up until the logging invoices that are invoices and late
approval. supplier queries the late sent outside the payment will be avoided.
payment or puts a stop department for approval
on the account which to ensure that they are
may disrupt production. not lost.
8 There is no check on the Costing on the job cards The factory manager Accurate information will
pricing of components by may be incorrect which should undertake a more be available from the job
the accounts department may distort the results detailed check of the costing system.
other than the review of shown in the monthly costing of each job card
job cards by Terence Ip. management accounts to ensure that it is
Errors in the costing of and may also result in the correct. This could
components may go selling price being set include checking that the
undetected. either too high or too low. correct component prices
have been used.
9 Valuing components at The results shown in the Adrian Walker should The management
latest invoice price could management accounts review the quantities held accounts will be more
result in overvaluation of may be misleading. when updating reliable.
inventories . component prices to
identify any lines where
there is a sizable quantity
still in stock that was
purchased at a lower
price.
11 Accounts department This could and did result If all the warehouse staff The risk of cut off errors
processes sales invoices in cut off errors at the are involved in the year- will be reduced.
on the basis that all year end. end inventory count, then
inventory picked for accounts should not
despatch on a particular process any customer
day will be despatched orders to generate the
on that date. However sales invoice / despatch
proposed despatches for note etc. if they know that
the day are not it will not be processed.
despatched if all
warehouse staff are
involved in an inventory
count.
2 PAF3.4 - P4 Checks from the fixed asset register Plant and equipment may be lost or Checks should be undertaken more Property, plant and equipment will
C5.1 - 2 to the physical assets happen on a stolen without management being regularly, say quarterly, properly be properly controlled.
haphazard basis and are not aware. documented and any matters
properly documented. arising followed up.
3 PAF3.4 - J2 J3 The weekly inventory checks work Warehouse inventory records may Resources should be invested in Reliable inventory records will mean
well in the factory but have been become unreliable. getting all the processing in the that sales invoices will only be
abandoned in the warehouse. This warehouse up to date and ensuring raised when goods are in stock
is in part due to the backlog of it remains so. This will produce resulting in fewer credit notes.
despatch notes to be entered into benefits in the longer term as less
the system. time will be spent investigating
complaints about late or part fulfilled
orders or requests for credit notes.
Once processing is up-to-date the
weekly inventory counts should be
reinstated.
4 PAF3.4 - H2 There is no proper goods inwards Incorrect information may be It is not necessary to create a new Any discrepancies between the
system in the warehouse. This entered into the warehouse document for use in the warehouse. factory despatch note and the
simply uses the factory despatch inventory system where the goods The factory despatch note could be goods received at the warehouse
note without undertaking any received do not correspond with amended to include fields for will be identified on a timely basis
checks. those specified on the factory completion in the warehouse. allowing investigation as to why they
despatch note. However, the goods received at the occurred.
warehouse should be counted to
confirm that they agree with the
factory despatch note. A grid stamp
could be used to document these
checks.
7 PAF3.4 - C6 There is no record of invoices sent Invoices could get lost and this The accounts department should Problems with suppliers concerning
C5.1 - 20 to Raymond Chan for approval. might not be picked-up until the have a system for logging invoices missing invoices and late payment
supplier queries the late payment or that are sent outside the department will be avoided.
puts a stop on the account which for approval to ensure that they are
may disrupt production. not lost.
8 PAF3.4 - G4 There is no check on the pricing of Costing on the job cards may be The factory manager should Accurate information will be
components by the accounts incorrect which may distort the undertake a more detailed check of available from the job costing
department other than the review of results shown in the monthly the costing of each job card to system.
job cards by Terence Ip . Errors in management accounts and may ensure that it is correct. This could
the costing of components may go also result in the selling price being include checking that the correct
undetected. set either too high or too low. component prices have been used.
9 PAF3.4 - G5 Valuing components at latest The results shown in the Adrian Walker should review the The management accounts will be
invoice price could result in management accounts may be quantities held when updating more reliable
overvaluation of inventories . misleading. component prices to identify any
lines where there is a sizable
quantity still in stock that was
purchased at a lower price.
11 R6.2 Accounts department processes This could and did result in cut off If all the warehouse staff are The risk of cut off errors will be
sales invoices on the basis that all errors at the year-end. involved in the year-end inventory reduced.
inventory picked for despatch on a count, then accounts should not
particular day will be despatched on process any customer orders to
that date. However proposed generate the sales invoice etc. if
despatches for the day are not they know that it will not be
despatched if all warehouse staff processed.
are involved in an inventory count.
Discontinued operations
Loss for the year from discontinued operations (1,806) -
6,601 3,839
Movement on reserves
Reserves brought forward 4,396 557
Revaluation reserve 1,442 -
Profit for the year 6,601 3,839
12,439 4,396
2021 2020
HK$'000 HK$'000
Revenue
Sound & graphics 55,860 31,990
Network 24,066 22,156
WiFi & Bluetooth 13,314 1,527
USB Memory sticks 18,774 20,102
112,014 75,775
Cost of sales
Purchases (adjusted for inventories) 45,595 26,539
Factory rates 120 110
Machine maintenance 1,873 633
Depreciation 2,730 1,967
Direct wages 8,600 4,917
Other direct costs 989 580
(59,907) (34,746)
Direct expenses
Shipping 3,852 3,698
Packaging 3,082 3,011
Labor 1,802 1,425
Other distribution costs 427 497
(9,163) (8,631)
Administrative expenses
Wages 6,845 6,503
Directors pay 2,250 2,100
Pension contributions 934 747
Staff welfare 715 632
Power 2,054 1,773
Insurance 595 542
Cleaning 366 351
Repairs and maintenance 472 568
Motor expenses 1,705 1,437
Advertising 3,592 1,462
Travelling 1,166 849
Entertaining 34 26
Telephone & internet charges 415 402
Computer costs 912 440
General office costs 1,220 1,129
Postage 984 915
Laundry & cleaning 12 11
Telephone and photocopier systems 1,650 1,738
Audit and accountancy 473 452
Legal and professional 1,858 1,711
Bank charges 358 342
Miscellaneous 2,239 506
Charitable donations 79 75
Research and development amortization 147 512
Faulty card provision 1,200 -
(32,275) (25,223)
Finance costs
Lease interest 1,141 1,227
Loan interest 123 79
Overdraft interest 109 138
Losses of Forex FIs 228 -
(1,601) (1,444)
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 9,680 12,057
Current tax liabilities 1,092 681
Parent company loan 5,000 -
Borrowings 83 79
Lease liabilities 1,153 875
Derivative financial instrument 79 79
Bank overdrafts - 1,501
17,087 15,272
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 2,587 1,681
Lease liabilities 8,953 9,199
Provisions 1,200 -
Deferred tax 1,552 1,589
14,292 12,469
36,743 26,315
B AUDIT COMPLETION
1 Completion memorandum B1
4 File completion B4
5 Review of accounts B5
7 Unadjusted misstatements B7
15 Procedures on anti-money laundering compliance* [Not included in this example file] AML file
COMPLETION MEMORANDUM
The purpose of this memorandum is to document the audit conclusions and the basis for the audit opinion. Issues
relevant to the completion of each section should be recorded. These can be either free form notes, a reference to the
relevant checklist or a combination of both. See the guidance notes for further information on the completion of this
form.
5 External consultation has been undertaken where required by the firm's procedures and this has been properly
documented on file.
6 All working papers have been reviewed, other than that undertaken by the partner responsible for the audit.
7 An engagement quality control review / quality review has been undertaken where required by HKICPA's Code of
Ethics for Professional Accountants, HKSQC1/HKSQM1 or the firm’s procedures.
8 All matters have been documented that are important in providing audit evidence to:
- support the audit opinion; and
- confirm that the audit was carried out in accordance with HKSAs.
9 A letter of comment has been sent to those charged with governance addressing the matters required by the
HKSAs.
Note. For the requirements under HKSAs please refer to Appendix 3: Letter of comment of the guidance notes.
10 Written representations have been requested from management regarding their responsibility for the accounts
and other matters as appropriate.
11 All work that needs to be undertaken before the audit report is signed is specified below.
There are no matters outstanding other than the letter of representation.
Now received BL 25/4
10. Other
B9, B10 and B12 have been completed; all points arising have been dealt with.
PARTNER REVIEW
Clearance
2 Why does the profit in the tax computation not agree to the Updated for final journal adjustment.
final accounts? AW
3 A3 Have we agreed all these adjustments with the client? Yes. Schedule now amended to show
this. AW
4 The systems in the warehouse continue to be poor. Does Yes, I think that would be a good idea.
the client need any assistance with implementing improved The point has been included in the letter
controls? of comment. AW
FILE COMPLETION
Comments WP Ref
1 Does the file contain programmes on all relevant sections and have
they been properly completed? Yes
3 Have all the queries and problems been properly cleared or carried
forward to schedule B9 (points for partner) or B6 (audit highlights)? B6
Yes
B9
23 Have you considered whether there is any other reason why the
practice would not wish to seek re-appointment, for example, No reasons not to accept
recurrent under recoveries? reappointment
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REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
Comments WP Ref
Reasonableness of accounts
1 Consider comparison of the results for the current period with:
a) information for prior periods; Yes B5.1
b) those expected in budgets or forecasts; No
c) the auditor's expectation; No
d) other companies of comparable size in the same industry; No
e) overall industry or sector statistics. No
2 Consider relationships between:
a) elements of financial information that would be expected to
conform to a predictable pattern based on the company's Yes B5.1
experience, such as gross margin percentages.
3 Consider the reliability of the information used to perform substantive Based on management
analytical procedures and whether this has been verified as part of accounts. Reliability of
the audit process. information used by client in
producing the M/A is
considered and evaluated in PAF3.4
the Systems Notes in PAF3.4;
selected controls on PAF3.4
are tested.
10 Consider whether the review reveals any new factors, which may
affect the presentation of information or disclosures in the financial No matters arising
statements.
12 State whether or not a disclosure checklist has been completed in Completed this year
respect of the current year. [Not included in this example
file]
Revenue 92,096 55,673 Sales have increased due to growth in sound & graphics and WiFi &
Bluetooth and new contracts with some bigger computer suppliers. Analysis
of sales is shown on R1.4. Increased advertising expenditure has also
driven sales growth.
Cost of sales (39,396) (15,979)
Gross profit 57% 52,700 39,694 71% Margin has dropped as there is greater competition in the market. Margins
were cut to win new business
Other gains & losses 241 224 Profit on sale of plant (HK$266)
Forex gains (HK$203) and losses (HK$228k)
Net reversal / (recognition) of impairment losses on trade receivables 56 (75)
Distribution costs (7,784) (7,079)
Administrative expenses (31,149) (24,116) See below for explanation of increase in administrative expenses.
Finance costs (1,536) (1,444) Interest payable on new group loan (HK$164)
Profit before tax 12,528 7,204
Income tax expense (1,522) (2,116) Reduction due to additional deferred tax provision required in prior year
Profit for the year from continuing operations 11,006 5,088
Discontinued operations
Loss for the year from discontinued operations (4,762) (1,249) Results of the Memory Stick division which was sold during 2021.
Current assets
Inventories 10,795 8,547 Increase in inventories was reasonable given increase in turnover. In fact
inventory turnover in the year increased from 6.5 times to 8.5.
(2021 - 92,096/10,795. 2020 - 55,673/8,547)
Trade and other receivables 14,865 12,052 Similarly receivables, whilst increased debtors, debtor days has fallen from
71 to 57. The main customers are good payers as evidenced by work on
subsequent settlement on J3.2.
Note - Debtor days (gross trade receivables from J1)
2021: 14,417/(92,096/365) and
2020: 10,808/(55,673/365)
Amount due from a director 126 58
Cash and bank balances 5,669 42 Loan from parent company of HK$5m received in year
Total current assets 31,455 20,699
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 9,716 12,057 Payables have fallen as company is profitable and has been paying
suppliers promptly.
Current tax liabilities 1,377 681
Borrowings 83 1,580 Loan from parent used to clear overdraft
Lease liabilities 1,153 875
Derivative financial instrument 76 79
Provisions 1,200 - New provision for faulty cards recall costs in year
13,605 15,272
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 2,587 1,681 New loan in year
Loan from parent company 4,274 - New HK$5m loan from parent company in year, included at MV
17,751 12,469
40,460 26,315
Intangible Assets
The sale of the Memory Stick division in December 2021 means that the related goodwill has also
disappeared eliminating that particular valuation problem.
The remaining intangible assets are R&D expenditure in respect of all of the company's current products. A
summary of the unamortized expenditure is shown on E4; there are no indications of impairment.
Title to the warehouse was agreed to the lease on the permanent file. The factory is held under a short term
lease.
The other tests on PPE were carried out as planned with no problems arising. See Section F.
Inventories
There were problems with warehouse inventories as identified at the planning stage. Adjustments were
required for the following (work on I7.4):
- Finished goods despatched from the factory but not recorded as received in the warehouse.
- Goods actually in transit from the factory to the warehouse had not been identified.
These errors arose from a processing backlog in the warehouse which meant that the inventory records
could not be relied upon.
Recommendations concerning these issues have been included in the letter of comment (A6).
There is an overvaluation of component inventory. In the year-end purchases of component G210, the
vendor provided an one-off discount to MCL. However, MCL had not adjusted its FIFO calculation to reflect
the discount since it was not material (both pricing and quantity) and the subsequent purchases resumed to
the original price. The quantified effect of HK$15K is added to B7 as an unadjusted misstatement.
Receivables
Receivables have increased as a result of the increased turnover in the year. However, this has not meant
an increased risk from bad debts and in fact the number of debtor days has fallen from 71 to 57.
Verification has been carried out by circularization supplemented by subsequent cash (J3.1, J3.2 & J3.3).
Assessment has performed on client's expected credit losses calculation by reviewing and testing their
assumptions (J4 & J4.1 [Note: J4.1 not included in this example file] ). Overall no material concern on the
existence and recoverability of receivables.
The bank confirmation letter was received and agreed and is filed on K4. There are no other matters arising.
As in previous years cash in hand of HK$7k is not material and has not been considered.
Borrowings
A new loan was taken out in the year and used in part to repay an existing loan. All loan accounts including
the new loan were agreed to the bank letter on K4.
Payables
The work on payables was completed as planned with no problems arising. The planned reliance on
controls in this area was justified. Work on payables are in Section L; control testing performed on L3.1.
Circularization replies and / or supplier statements were available for all the major suppliers and these had
been properly reconciled by the client and appropriate adjustments made. See L3.1, 3.2, 7 and 7.1.
Provisions
The directors have made a provision for the estimated cost of recalling faulty ethernet cards. This has been
reviewed on N3.1
Income statement
Adjustments were required because of cut-off errors on sales from the warehouse. Because of the
processing problems in the warehouse sales were being recorded in accounts before the goods could be
despatched from the warehouse. Recommendations concerning the problems have been included in the
letter of comment (Nos. 3 and 11 on A6 workings).
Testing in respect of purchases (see R7) and payroll (see R5) proceeded as planned and the reliance on
controls over purchases and payroll was justified.
Related parties
At the planning stage the risk of undisclosed related party transactions was assessed as low. This was
based on the previous operations of the company and our confidence that the directors would have
informed us of any such transactions.
The fact that Mrs. Chan runs a separate business, Chan Computers Limited, was known to us. However, in
the past there were no transactions, balances or other links of any kind between the two businesses and in
terms of Chan Computers Limited that continues to be the case.
A problem arose in that in January this year Chan Computers purchased 100% of the shares capital of Reca
Limited, a customer of MCL. The 100% interest of Mrs. Chan in Chan Computers and Reca Limited means
that Reca Limited is now a related party of MCL. However, as Reca also trades under a trading name, Byte
Size, this fact was not appreciated by neither Mr. or Mrs. Chan.
The relationship was spotted as Reca Limited's accounts function was combined with that of Chan
Computers and now operates from the same address.
Additional procedures were carried out in respect of undisclosed related parties and these were completed
satisfactorily. In addition, as discussed with Mr. & Mrs. Chan and other management, it appeared that the
failure to disclose the relationship with Reca Limited was due to the confusion over the company names
rather than any deliberate attempt to deceive us.
Risk
Planned work in response to the identified risks set out on C8.3 was completed satisfactorily. The outcome
of the work has been noted on the schedule. In all cases the results of the work undertaken reduce the audit
risk to an acceptably low level.
Going Concern
The company continues to trade profitably, there are no going concern issues with this company.
Unadjusted misstatements
There is one unadjusted misstatement shown on B7. The amounts are not material and the client has not
processed the adjustments for the reasons noted on B7.
Justification of the audit report is noted on B1. There are no grounds to consider qualification of the opinion.
Ref to
Ref Description of matter C8.2 / Work undertaken Conclusion
C8.3
1 Fraud concerning revenue recognition C8.3.1 Performed tests of controls and substantive work over No issues identified concerning revenue
sales invoice, despatch of goods etc. on R6. recognition.
2 Management override of controls (C8-15) C8.3.2 Reviewed year end journals and estimates for bias on No indications found of any unusual journals,
V2. bias in any accounting estimates or
transactions outside the ordinary course of
Reviewed accounting estimates for biases and consider business.
any indication of fraud. Work on V3.
3 The company is reliant on a relatively small C8.2.1 Discussed with directors as part of subsequent events The directors are happy that they are in
number of products. Technological review. See T2 Test 3 and notes of meeting with client touch with technological developments and
advances could render the company's on T2.1. trends in the market. There is no reasons to
existing products obsolete very quickly. doubt that this will continue.
(PAF 1.1.2)
4 In the past the directors have been very C8.2.2 Discussed with directors as part of subsequent events The directors see no reason for this to
good at spotting opportunities in the market review. (T2 Test 3 and T2.1). change and there are no indications to date
and have also moved out of older that it has.
technologies at the right time. There is no
guarantee that this will continue in the
future. (PAF 1.1.2)
6 The company's expansion plans are C8.2.4 Discussed with directors as part of subsequent events The directors have a good relationship with
ambitious and, notwithstanding the review. (T2 tests 2 & 3) the bankers and the company is currently
company's good relationship with its growing in a manageable way.
bankers, could lead to financing problems.
(PAF 1.1.2)
7 What would happen if directors or key staff C8.2.5 Discussed with directors as part of subsequent events Key person insurance is in place but, the
became ill or resigned? (PAF 1.1.2) review. (T2 test 2 & 3) loss of one of the directors would have very
serious implications for the company.
However, there are no indications that this
will occur.
8 The results of the Memory Stick division C8.3.3 Tested management's controls on identifying and Memory Stick division results properly
must be disclosed as a discontinued classifying Memory Stick division transactions in the identified.
operation (C6) ledger correctly. Also selected samples from the
Memory Stick division to checked whether they did not Appropriate disclosures made.
relate to the division.
10 Sales invoices may be processed as a sale C8.3.6 1. Reviewed credit notes issued in 2022 for any that Cut-off errors identified and corrected.
this year but the goods will not be delivered relate to 2021 (R2.1 test 8(a)). Work on R6.5.
until next year (C9) 2. Followed-up unprocessed picking lists and despatch
notes recorded at the inventory count. (R2.1 test 8(b)).
Work on R6.2.
11 Why the increase in advertising C8.3.7 Advertising expenditure analyzed (test 20 of R2.1 and Deliberate decision by directors.
expenditure (C6)? work on Q7).
Expenditure supported by invoices and
Agreed expenditure to supplier invoices. related adverts seen in relevant directories
and magazines.
Confirmed nature of expenditure by review of adverts
placed in directories and magazines.
12 What is the increase in miscellaneous C8.3.8 Miscellaneous expenses analyzed (R2.1 test 20, Q20). Analyzed on Q20. All appear reasonable.
expenditure (C6)?
Audit tests on purchases covered miscellaneous Audit tests on purchases did not note
expenses. See R7. irregularities on miscellaneous expenses.
13 The overall gross profit margin has fallen, C8.3.9 Performed audit tests on sales and purchases Fall in gross margin explained (B5.1) -
but the fall is bigger than expected (C6) respectively (R6 and R7). Margin has dropped as there is greater
competition in the market. Margins were cut
Discussed with directors as part of final analytical to win new business.
review (B5.1)
15 Cut-off between the factory and the C8.3.11 Checked the sequence of job numbers despatched Errors found and adjusted.
warehouse appears to be wrong (C9) from the factory and ensured that all were received at Recommendations on systems added to A6-
the warehouse. (I2 test 22.1, I7.4) 4
16 The inventory records for components C8.3.12 Tested component costs to specifically consider There were small differences found on I5.2;
values on a FIFO basis (PAF 3.4 - G5) whether the FIFO inventory costing was applied. (I2 test however, the effect is not material and
12). Work on I5.1, 6.1 and 7.1. considered as an isolated event. Added to
B7 as an unadjusted misstatement.
17 Why the large increase in machinery C8.3.13 Analyzed machinery maintenance costs. R2.1 Test 20, Results satisfactory: Two major machines
maintenance costs given the investment in Q22. were out of order frequently - maintenance
new plant in the year (C6) costs increased accordingly.
Audit tests on purchases on R7 covered machinery and
maintenance costs.
18 Why the fall in trade payables? These C8.3.14 Tested increased sample for circularization / reviewed Results satisfactory. Have fallen as paying
would be expected to increase given supplier statement reconciliations (L2.1 test 7, L7, L7.1) suppliers faster as explained on L3.1
increased production levels(C6)
Review all purchase ledger invoices processed in
January 2022 for any relating to 2021 that have not
already been accrued.
20 A provision for recall costs is required C8.3.16 Reviewed the need for and the client's estimation of the A provision is required and the method for
(C6.1) provision. (N3.1) determining the estimate is appropriate and
the amount appears reasonable.
21 A provision may be required following a fire C8.3.17 Reviewed the need for and the client's estimation of any No provision required based on advice from
in a computer that included one of MCL's provision. (N2.1 tests 14a) company's lawyers filed on T2.2.
WiFi Express Extenders (O4)
22 Revaluation of property C8.3.18 Programme for reliance on management's expert Valuation is assessed as reasonable.
completed (filed as F3.1)
23 Appropriateness of discount rate applied to C8.3.19 Reviewed the client's basis of calculation including Rate used by client is assessed as
loan from parent external sources for the discount rate (M5) reasonable.
24 What is the amount owed by the C8.3.20 Addressed by J2.1 test 13. Performed vouching on J5.1 Identified as finished goods that have been
warehouse (C6)? to test the nature of the balance. despatched by the factory but which had not
been received in the warehouse at the time
of the stock take (J5.1). Moved to finished
goods stock by audit journal 4 on A3.
26 Undisclosed related party transactions (C9) C8.3.22 Programme on related parties which included specific No suggestion of deception.
procedures required by HKSA 550 completed. Appropriate disclosures made in accounts
(R8.1) Deficiencies in internal control identified and
included in letter of comment. See A6 - 10.
The work undertaken on estimates identified on C4.1 should be summarised and evaluated on this form
(Insert description and ref to C4.1) (Insert description and ref to C4.1) (Insert description and ref to C4.1)
6 Sufficient appropriate audit evidence has been obtained that Yes. Yes. Yes.
the disclosures relating to the accounting estimate are free (1) Amount disclosed in the financial (1) Amount disclosed in the financial (1) Amount disclosed in the financial
of material misstatement, other than those related to statements agreed to audit work statements agreed to audit work statements agreed to audit work
estimation uncertainty? performed. performed. performed.
(2) Disclosure checklist completed (2) Disclosure checklist completed (2) Disclosure checklist completed
against management's disclosure against management's disclosure [Not against management's disclosure [Not
[Not included in this example file] included in this example file] included in this example file]
4 Sufficient appropriate audit evidence has been obtained, Yes. The matter discussed with
taking into account all relevant audit evidence obtained Yes. Work performed on J3.2, J4,
management and assessed against
whether corroborative or contradictory? J4.1 [J4.1 not included in this Yes. Work performed on N3.1.
legal advice obtained (N3, T2.1 and
example file]
T2.2)
5 Management has addressed estimation uncertainty by
including appropriate disclosure in the financial statements, Yes - basis for estimate is clear.
Yes - basis for estimate is clear.
including those necessary to achieve fair presentation, in Relevant disclosure on the recall No disclosure of the matter is required
Accounting policies applied disclosed
accordance with the applicable financial reporting provision disclosed in note 21 of the in the accounts. See above.
in note 3 of the financial statements.
framework? financial statements.
6 Sufficient appropriate audit evidence has been obtained that Yes. Yes.
the disclosures relating to the accounting estimate are free (1) Amount disclosed in the financial (1) Amount disclosed in the financial
of material misstatement, other than those related to statements agreed to audit work statements agreed to audit work
estimation uncertainty? performed. performed. No disclosure of the matter is required
in the accounts. See above.
(2) Disclosure checklist completed (2) Disclosure checklist completed
against management's disclosure against management's disclosure [Not
[Not included in this example file] included in this example file]
UNADJUSTED MISSTATEMENTS
Final materiality: HK$ 1,120k Considered clearly trivial if below: HK$ 10k
Conclusion
1. The client has been asked to adjust for all misstatements noted above.
2. Where the client has not adjusted for misstatements drawn to their attention, the letter of representation explains the directors’
reasons for not adjusting as required by HKSA 450.14.
3. None of the potential adjustments listed above are considered to be indicative of fraud.
4. None of the potential adjustments listed above individually or in total indicate that the overall strategy and audit plan need to be
revised.
5. The effect of the unadjusted misstatements on our audit report is not material.
The client does not intend to adjust #3 because the amounts are not material for the financial statements as a whole. It is
recognized as unadjusted misstatements and included in the representation letter on A5.
1 J3.3. Reca Limited appears to be an Discussed with BL [audit partner] and agreed that undisclosed
undisclosed related party. related parties is a high risk area. C8.3 and C8.4 have been
updated to this effect and related parties programme in section
When looking at remittance advices it was R completed.
noted that Reca has the same business
address as Chan Computers Limited (owned
by Mrs. Chan). On checking the website for
Chan Computers it was discovered that Reca
Limited has become a wholly owned
subsidiary of Chan Computers since January
2021.
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2. Discuss any improvements to the warehouse systems that have been implemented
11 I2.3. Risk was assessed as high for finished goods. Schedule amended and sample tested
Please amend the sample calculation accordingly
and test any additional items.
12 Have we followed-up on the cut-off information on Now referenced. See work on R6.2 and I7.4
I4.4?
13 J3.2 Have we checked remittance advices when Cash received checked to remittance advices and
looking at after date cash? This is essential as it documented
confirms allocation of cash in the ledger and hence
the ageing.
14 Have we obtained directors loan certificates? Yes, see J5.3
15 Has the bank confirmation been received yet? Now received see K4
Please chase.
16 L3.1 Please add an explanation as to why trade Done
payables have fallen when we were expecting an
increase.
C AUDIT PLANNING
1 Planning memorandum C1
3 Audit strategy
3.1 General
5 Internal controls C5
7 Materiality summary C7
8 Risk assessment C8
C AUDIT PLANNING
11 Audit administration
12 Engagement quality
03 Requirements to prepare business review in directors' report (company incorporated in Hong Capp03
Kong) [not included in this example file]
PLANNING MEMORANDUM
The purpose of this memorandum is to document fully the audit strategy and plan such that the audit can be performed in
an effective manner and in accordance with the HKSAs. In each section issues relevant to the planning should be
recorded. These can be either free form notes, a reference to the relevant checklist or a combination of both.
Where the company is a parent preparing group accounts the memorandum should address both single company and
group perspectives.
See the guidance notes for further information on the completion of this form.
1. Approval of planning
I confirm that:
1 The preconditions for an audit are present and there is a common understanding of the terms of the audit
engagement with management / those charged with governance .
2 An overall strategy has been established for the audit.
3 An audit plan has been developed in order to reduce risk to an acceptably low level.
4 The planned audit procedures have been determined having regard to the requirements of the HKSAs, relevant
professional bodies, legislation, regulations, the terms of the audit engagement & reporting requirements, and
where appropriate, the auditor's professional judgment.
5 The audit has been planned effectively, and that it is adequate to meet the financial statement assertions as stated
in the HKSAs.
6 In particular the risks of material misstatement in the financial statements due to fraud have been considered.
7 The overall strategy and audit plan have been properly documented in a planning memorandum.
8 The audit has been planned having regard to the relevant ethical requirements.
9 The audit has been planned with an attitude of professional skepticism recognizing that circumstances may exist
that cause the financial statements to be materially misstated.
10 Audit procedures have been designed that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of obtaining
sufficient appropriate audit evidence.
11 Based on the anticipated results the initial materiality that has been determined is appropriate.
12 Where applicable:
a) Sufficient appropriate audit evidence can reasonably be expected to be obtained in relation to the
consolidation process and the financial information of the components on which to base the group audit
opinion.
b) The group engagement team will be able to be involved in the work of the component auditors to the extent
necessary to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence.
13 The engagement team collectively has the appropriate capabilities, competence and time to perform the audit
engagement in accordance with professional standards and regulatory and legal requirements, and to enable an
auditor’s report that is appropriate in the circumstances to be issued.
I confirm that:
1. The overall strategy and audit plan were updated as necessary during the course of the audit.
2. All issues arising from the audit plan have been addressed on the file.
3. The audit plan has been cross-referenced to where the relevant work was performed.
4. The assessments of materiality and risk have been reviewed and amended where necessary.
Audit team
I confirm that I have read and understood the audit plan (Section C). Initials Date
Audit engagement Bob Lee BL 11/3/22
partner
2nd Partner
The firm prepares financial statements based on information in the client-approved trial balance and preparing related
notes based on client-approved records. The affairs of the client are routine, there are no contentious areas. There is
therefore no significant threat to the firm's independence from the provision of tax and accounting services and specific
safeguards are not required. The firm assists the client in the routine exercise of preparing the tax return and no tax
advisory services are provided.
Raymond Chan and Adeline Leung are considered to be informed management in respect of routine accounting and tax
matters. Our review processes are considered to provide sufficient safeguard in respect of the self review threat arising.
There are no events which cast doubt on the integrity of management and the firm has sufficient resources to carry out
the audit.
A new engagement letter with standard terms of business was obtained on 7 March 2022 and filed on PAF 2.1 [Not
included in this example file] . At the time the directors were advised of the changes and reminded of their responsibilities.
3. Strategic considerations
3.1 General C3.1 Completed - YES / NO
The financial statements are prepared under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) and HKFRS, as applied by the
management in their daily accounting and bookkeeping. There are no specific industry requirements.
The audit work will be performed at the company's offices attached to the warehouse in Hong Kong with visits to the
Kowloon factory; Adeline Leung and Adrian Walker are based at the offices; Raymond Chan is based at the factory.
There have been no changes in key personnel in the year.
Review of the design and implementation of controls has identified weaknesses in procedures for recording transfers of
inventory between factory and warehouse; these are set out on C8.3-11 together with the audit approach to be adopted.
The audit work will be performed by An Wang, who is a qualified senior, with assistance from Daniel Tsui; no additional
resources will be required. The audit work on site should be finished by the end of March; the client would like the
financial statements signed off by the end of April although there is no external deadline.
A list of known related parties is included on 1.5 in the PAF. This has not changed from previous year.
The following matters were noted from a review of the correspondence file:
1. The sale of the Memory Stick division went through in December just before the year-end. The results of the division
will need to be shown separately as discontinued.
2. Shares were issued to the parent company during the year. This has no impact on the control of the company.
3. There are a couple of potential claims against the company that must be investigated and provision made where
necessary.
Points 1 and 3 are addressed on C8.3.
The client's inventory count was attended on 31 December 2021 at both the factory and the warehouse. There were no
particular problems arising in relation to the mechanics of the count itself (see I4 for details). However, a number of
issues were found at the warehouse that suggest there may be problems with cut-off. These are explained on I4.4 and
also appear as risks on C8.3-11.
4.5 Evaluation of the entity's risk assessment process C4: 4.5 Completed - YES / NO
Section 4.5 of C4 completed.
Business risk has been discussed with the directors and is set out on PAF 1.1.2. The directors have no formal
procedures for the identification of business risks and do not carry out a formal risk assessment. However, the directors
do know the business as they are very involved in the day-to-day operations and business. This is not unusual for a
business of this size and nature.
4.6 Evaluation of the entity's process to monitor the system of internal control C4: 4.6 Completed - YES / NO
Section 4.6 of C4 completed.
Understanding of the entity's system and monitoring is performed on PAF3.4. Considered them appropriate to the entity's
circumstances.
4.7 Evaluation of the entity's information system and communication C4: 4.7 Completed - YES / NO
Section 4.7 of C4 completed. Appropriate system.
Monthly management accounts are prepared by Adrian Walker from a standard report on the A+ package. Routine/ non-
routine journals are approved by Adeline Leung.
Adeline Leung is an informed management in respect of routine accounting and tax compliance services.
The process is considered to support the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with HKFRS.
See PAF 3.4 for Systems Notes.
The controls over sales and the inventory held in the warehouse at Hong Kong are not so effective and no reliance will be
placed on their operation. In fact, as already noted weaknesses in the systems at the warehouse mean there is a risk of
cut-off errors in relation to sales and the recording of inventories. These are addressed on C8.3-6.
Matters identified from the preliminary analytical procedures requiring further investigation and have been added to C8.3.
The overall risk assessment at the financial statement level is: Low* Medium* High*
* Delete as appropriate
Revenue is recognized when goods are despatched and poor controls over this area mean that there is a high risk of
error as explained on C8.3-6.
Management override of controls has been identified as a high risk as required by HKSA 240 and is addressed on C8.3-
2.
As noted on PAF 1.1.1(16), the directors regard the risk of fraud to be low. They have therefore not undertaken any
formal assessment. According to Adeline Leung the directors are not aware of any actual or suspected fraud.
Points arising from the planning meeting are noted on C9. The fraud risk factors on C9.1 were reviewed; none were
considered to apply and therefore C9.1 has not been completed for the file.
4 Review points forward schedule from previous year (B10 on previous None. No points forwarded
file). File on current year's working paper file. from previous year.
5 Review correspondence file and note relevant points arising during
the year. Points noted on C1
2 Evaluate whether the control environment provides an appropriate Yes. See understanding
foundation for the other components of the entity’s system of internal obtained in PAF1.1.1 and
control considering the nature and complexity of the entity. PAF 3.4. Also see the
PAF1.1.1
evaluation to control
PAF3.4
environment documented in
4.4(1) above.
3 Evaluate whether control deficiencies identified in the control Limited and confined
environment undermine the other components of the entity’s system deficiencies noted on cut-off
of internal control. to sales and the recording of
inventories. Added as a high
risk in C8.3-6 and 21. Not
expected to undermine other
components of the entity's
system of internal control.
5 Based on the above risk assessment specify the audit approach for
each accounting estimate. Consider the following: C4.1
HKSA 315 (Revised 2019) requires an understanding of the components of the entity's system of internal control to be
obtained. The components of an entity's system of internal control are:
- The control environment;
- The entity's risk assessment process;
- The entity's process to monitor the system of internal control;
- The entity's information system and communication;
- Control activities.
In this schedule, points 4.4 to 4.7 only cover the evaluation of certain controls specified in HKSA 315 (Revised 2019),
while PAF04 provides assistance to obtain a relevant understanding over them. If either C4 or PAF04 is not used, it is
still necessary to obtain an understanding of, evaluate the design of, and determine implementation of certain controls
specified in HKSA 315 (Revised 2019) and document this in the audit file.
HKSA 315 (Revised 2019) also includes specific requirements where the auditor identifies risks of material
misstatement that management has failed to identify. These are addressed by C8 point 4.
In this APM, a risk assessed as a high risk equates to a significant risk per the HKSAs.
1 Depreciation The outcome of the previous year's MEDIUM HIGH - controls not tested. MEDIUM No
estimate was reviewed and no Depreciation rates are not complicated.
significant variations in assumptions or However, profit on disposal in last 2 years A wholly substantive approach is most Risk of over-depreciation added to C8.3- This estimate is not complex and
indicators of bias were identified. The suggests the risk of over depreciation. appropriate taking into account: 15. assessment on management's UEL
previous estimate was found to be Also, the amount is material (HK$2.7m) (1) the relatively simplicity of the method performed on F4.4a. Hence, D3 is not
reasonable. and is over OM. used by management Rates to be reviewed as part of standard used.
[Review not included in example file] (2) the nature and availability of the data procedures on PPE. Also review the
While there is subjectivity in determining used reasonableness of management's UEL
the useful economic life (UEL), assessment.
management review the UEL annually
based on historical and latest PPE
usage, maintenance incurred, remaining
period of the warranty, the UEL
suggested by the supplier and the latest
technology/machine models in the
market.
2 Amortization The outcome of the previous year's MEDIUM HIGH - controls not tested. MEDIUM No
estimate was reviewed and no
significant variations in assumptions or The company amortizes development A wholly substantive approach is most Review of estimated useful life. - The nature of amortization is straight
indicators of bias were identified. The expenditure over 12 years. This seems appropriate taking into account: forward and management has not
previous estimate was found to be long for IT products world but the (1) the relatively simplicity of the method The amount is not material (HK$147K) changed the method of estimation.
reasonable. company is still selling the relevant used by management hence the risk is not added to C8.3.
[Review not included in example file] products to which the expenditure relates. (2) the nature and availability of the data - The review of UEL of development
Also, management reviews the UEL used expenditures, and whether the
policy annually and we noted the review (3) controls are not designed to address expenditures are properly capitalized, are
is comprehensive and had considered the risk of management bias performed on E4, E4.1 and E4.2 using
internal and external factors to support tailored procedures, so D3 is not utilized.
the use of 12 years UEL [Review work
not included] , hence the subjectivity has
reduced.
3 Valuation of property There have not been any indicators that HIGH HIGH - controls not tested. A wholly HIGH Yes
the value in the PY was inappropriate - substantive approach will apply to assess
no sales of similar properties to There is considerable estimation the valuation of management's expert. Risk of revaluation of property added to The assessment of property valuation
compare with. uncertainty in the assumptions used in C8.3-18. including assumptions and judgments
the valuation. Management makes use of used by the expert is assessed on F3.1a
an independent expert to undertake the Review of surveyors work as a [Note: F3.1a not included in this example
valuation. management appointed expert. file] .
Related disclosures are not complex but Given that the valuation is material and
require some effort to prepare. significant to the client, D3 is used and
filed on F2.5 to ensure completeness of
procedures performed on this estimate.
4 Trade receivables - The outcome of the previous year's LOW HIGH - controls not tested. Control LOW No
allowance for collectability estimate was reviewed and it was found activities exist but are limited in nature,
to be in line with debts which are still An aged analysis of receivables is which is not unusual given the size and Apply substantive test on management's The review of previous year's estimate
unrecovered as at 2021, hence produced every month and is reviewed nature of MCL. assumptions and data used in its ECL noted that it was in line with the
appears reasonable. by Adeline Leung. This provides timely calculation. subsequent outcome. The inherent risk is
[Review not included in example file] and accurate information for Apply a wholly substantive approach to low and no change in management's
management to estimate the expected review the ECL developed by Assess the reasonableness of estimation method. Tailored procedures
credit losses (ECL) on trade receivables. management to provide evidence on the management's ECL methodology. on this estimate performed on J4. Hence
integrity of management's assumptions D3 is not considered necessary.
MCL's major debtors remain stable over and the data used. Reasonableness of
the last 5+ years, hence, the risk of management's ECL methodology will
inaccurate ECL on material trade also be assessed.
receivables is relatively low because MCL
knows most of its major debtors well and The subsequent settlement post year-
have established working relationship end also provides evidence on the
with them. accuracy of management's ECL
estimation.
MCL does not have a lot of debtors and
management assess ECL for each
individually would increase the accuracy
in estimation.
5 Recall provision N/A - new this year. MEDIUM HIGH - controls not tested because: MEDIUM No
(1) controls are limited Specific risk added to C8.3 - 16.
While the recall provision includes (2) controls are not designed to address The provision is specific to the entity and
significant assumptions and scope for the risk of management bias D3 not considered necessary for this a wholly substantive approach to be
management bias, the inherent risk is estimate. performed on N3.1 using tailored
considered moderate because: A wholly substantive approach is most procedures. Hence D3 not considered
(1) underlying figures used within the appropriate taking into account: necessary for this estimate.
calculation can be corroborated (1) the relatively simplicity of the method
(2) management's method to calculate used by management
the provision is straight forward and (2) the nature and availability of the data
simple used
(3) The required disclosure is limited and (3) limited use of controls by
easy to determine/prepare management
6 Claim re faulty component N/A - new this year. MEDIUM HIGH - controls not tested. Management MEDIUM No
There is considerable estimation relies on the legal advice Specific risk added to C8.3 - 17.
uncertainty in this estimate which is The provision is specific to the entity and
based on legal advice. The estimate is, Review legal advice and assess the use tailored procedures will be performed on
however, not particularly complex and of the lawyer, i.e. use of management's N3. Hence D3 not considered necessary
given the involvement of legal advice, expert. for this estimate.
there is limited scope for management
bias.
7 Derivatives valuation [Not reproduced for the purpose of this model file]
8 Market value of loan from [Not reproduced for the purpose of this model file]
parent
Note 1
i) The degree to which the accounting estimate is subject to estimation uncertainty.
ii) The degree to which the following are affected by complexity, subjectivity, or other inherent risk factors:
- The selection and application of the method, assumptions and data in making the accounting estimate; and
- The selection of management's point estimate and related disclosures for inclusion in the financial statements.
Note. Where there is a high risk any relevant control activities must be recorded on PAF13 and C5.1
Note 2
i) Likely effectiveness of controls implemented by management (See PAF13).
ii) If effectiveness of controls not tested then control risk must be the same as inherent risk.
Note 3
To give a summary of the approach.
Note 4
To document whether Accounting Estimate: Work Programme (D3) is used with respect to the accounting estimate.
In general, D3 should be used for each estimate that is material, or where there is a risk it may have a material impact. The programme is tailored for each particular estimate to ensure it is relevant. A copy of completed
D3 should be filed in the section to which the accounting estimate relates.
INTERNAL CONTROLS
Comments WP Ref
1 Complete the basic controls questionnaire or otherwise
identify the company's system of internal control relevant to Yes C5.2
the audit.
2. Completion of this schedule does not constitute tests on the operating effectiveness of controls.
3. Where the design of an identified control is not effective or the control is not properly implemented, consider whether this amounts to a deficiency in internal control and update C5 as
appropriate.
4. Review of design and implementation of certain controls is mandatory - see section 4.3, guidance to C5 of the guidance notes.
2 Adrian Walker periodically verifies and The control would be effective if carried out Adrian Walker was unable to state when N N N/A
checks a sample of assets from the on a regular basis (accuracy) checks were last performed and he did not
register to the physical assets. However, have any notes of checks undertaken.
this is not done on a regular basis and the
records are not always retained. (PAF 3.4-
P4)
3 Inventories - factory Goods received are verified and checked There is segregation of duties between the An inspection of a GRN #215783 on goods Y Y S3-1
against the GRN and this is noted on the receipt of goods by the logistic team and received on 15 June 2021 showed that the
GRN and signed by the stores manager. checking of the receipt by the stores goods were firstly received by the logistic
Stock records are updated from the GRN. manager. The design of this control is team, then verified and signed by the
(PAF 3.4-B2-B5) considered as effective. (occurrence, stores manager. Also checked that the
accuracy) stock records were updated based on the
verified GRN.
5 Each batch of cards is given a job This control enables the identification of The job listing shows that all jobs have a Y N N/A
number. All card types use the same cost type for proper classification and input sequential number.
number sequence. A suffix is added to into the ledger. It is considered to be an
denote the card type. The numbering effective control. (presentation,
serves as a logical control and verify classification)
completeness of cards. (PAF 3.4-F1)
6 Terence Ip reviews and approves the job The scope of this review is not clear. In Job cards are priced at the same time so N N N/A
cards for all completed jobs to ensure that particular it is not clear whether the pricing some element of review must occur.
the materials and labor booked to each of components is checked.
job appear reasonable. (PAF 3.4-F8)
7 Any discrepancies as reconciled in the Sampled counts are carried out with For factory, the weekly count summaries Y Y S3-3
weekly inventory counts are investigated sufficient regularity to avoid discrepancies for June 2021 was extracted from the file of
by the stores manager. (PAF 3.4-G7) between the inventory record and the actual weekly counts with 4 count summaries
inventory quantity. Hence, it is considered to were found. Specifically checked the count
be an effective control. (accuracy, carried out on 18 June 2021 which noted a
existence, completeness) discrepancy. Also inspected evidence
(queries and follow-up work) supporting the
reconciliation, and the inventory record and
inventory ledger updated.
8 Trade & other The aged analysis of receivables is Adeline Leung knows all the major The review often takes place on screen so Y N N/A
receivables reviewed and approved every month by customers and understands their payment there is no direct evidence as such.
Adeline Leung. (PAF 3.4-K4) pattern. This control enables Adeline Leung However, correspondence with customers
to follow up receivables with identified risk. about overdue accounts (correspondences
The company's normal credit terms are 30 in June 2021 inspected) suggests they are
days so a monthly review is of sufficient reviewed and identified.
regularity. Hence, it is considered to be an
effective control. (accuracy, existence,
cutoff)
10 Bank & cash All bank accounts are reconciled monthly There is proper segregation of preparation The year end reconciliation was signed by Y N N/A
by Adrian Walker and the reconciliations and review. The reconciliation enables any Adeline Leung and did not have any old or
reviewed by Adeline Leung. (PAF 3.4-N2, irregularities with cash and bank be unusual reconciling items.
N3) identified. Hence, it is considered to be an
effective control. (accuracy, cutoff,
existence)
11 Trade & other The purchase ledger is posted weekly There is proper segregation of preparation Reconciliations in June 2021 showed Y Y S3-4
payables from the purchase day book and cash and review. The reconciliation enables any evidence of review by Adeline Leung (no
book. The posting is reviewed and irregularities with trade payables be adjustments needed). Also noted the
approved by Adrian Walker. identified and be addressed by adjustments. purchase ledger for the first week of June
Hence, it is considered to be an effective 2021 was posted on 4 June 2021.
All supplier reconciliations are prepared control. (accuracy, cutoff, existence)
by Adrian Walker and reviewed by Adeline
Leung. Any adjustments to a purchase
ledger account as a result of a
reconciliation must be approved by
Adeline Leung. (PAF 3.4-E1 to E5)
12 Income All customer orders are approved by This control reduces the risk of bad debt We inspected customer orders on 16 June Y Y S3-5
Adeline Leung in terms of their and avoid transactions with suspicious 2021 and noted their background and credit
background, credit worthiness, ability to customers which might affect MCL's worthiness were reviewed with evidence of
satisfy order etc. (PAF 3.4-I1) reputation. Hence, it is an effective control. authorization by Adeline Leung.
(All assertions)
13 Accounts dept. check the order against This would be an effective control if the We inspected customer orders approved by N N N/A
the inventory records to confirm that the inventory records were up-to-date. However Adeline Leung on 16 June 2021. There
items required are in stock. (PAF 3.4-I2) the inventory records were not up-to-date so were no indication from the order that this
the control might not be reliable. (existence, check by the accounts dept. had taken
accuracy) place.
14b Sales are recorded on a daily basis in the This control ensures sales are recorded We traced the selected sales on 14 June Y Y S3-5
sales day book and sales ledger in the properly. Hence, its design is considered 2021 to the record in the sales day book
proper period accounting to the terms. effective. (accuracy, cutoff, classification, and sales ledger. Agreement noted on the
The posting is reviewed and approved by presentation) amount and period.
Adrian Walker. (PAF 3.4-I11 and K1 / S3-
5)
15 Purchases and Terence Ip authorizes purchase orders. Raymond Chan is one of the directors and Inspection of purchase orders on 14 June Y Y S3-6
other expenses Those above HK$ 15,000 are authorized is considered having sufficient authority to 2021 showed that they were signed by
by Raymond Chan. (PAF 3.4-A2) approve purchases with a larger amount. Terence Ip or Raymond Chan according to
Hence, the design of this control is their level of authorization.
considered effective. (accuracy)
16 Orders with new suppliers are authorized Raymond Chan is one of the directors and Order no. 10X2234 on 14 June from Y N N/A
by Raymond Chan. (PAF 3.4-A3) is considered having sufficient authority to Gnihceeb, a new customer was inspected
perform the authorization. Hence, the and found to be signed by Raymond Chan.
design of this control is considered
effective. (accuracy)
17 The outstanding orders file is periodically This would be an effective control if the There is no evidence that the review N N N/A
reviewed and approved by Raymond review happened on a regular basis. occurs.
Chan (PAF 3.4-A7) (accuracy, existence)
18 Invoices that match with an approved There is proper segregation of duties Invoices on 14 June were signed by Y Y S3-2
fulfilled order that has been signed by between approval for purchases and Terence Ip or Raymond Chan as evidence
Terence Ip or Raymond Chan are approval for payment. Hence, the design of of approval. Noted that the invoices were
approved for proposed payment by Adrian this control is considered effective. subsequently approved by Adrian Walker
Walker. (PAF 3.4-C3) (accuracy, occurrence) for proposed payment.
19 A list of proposed payments is produced This control ensures proposed payments Checked the list of proposed payments on Y Y S3-2
and presented to Adeline Leung, together are mapped to and supported by GRNs and 14 June approved by Adrian Walker with
with the supporting invoices, orders & others. Its design is considered as effective. supporting invoices, orders and GRNs.
GRNs, for approval. (PAF 3.4-D3) (accuracy, completeness, occurrence) Noted Adeline Leung's review mark and
approval for the proposed payments.
21 Payroll Payrolls for weekly staff at the factory, This control ensures payrolls are reviewed Approval was seen to be evidenced on the Y Y S3-8
weekly staff at the warehouse and for all and accurate. Its design is considered as payrolls for the June 2021 payrolls
monthly staff are authorized by the factory effective. (accuracy, occurrence) inspected.
manager, warehouse manager and
finance director respectively. (PAF 3.4-L2
and L6)
22 Overtime is approved by the warehouse This control ensures overtime claimed by Approval was seen to be evidenced on the Y N N/A
and factory managers. (PAF 3.4-L4) staff is appropriate. Its design is considered overtime payrolls for the June 2021 payrolls
as effective. (accuracy, existence) inspected.
23 Accounting system Exceptions reports are run each week by This control ensures the integrity of data The reports are run on screen and so the N N N/A
Adrian Walker and reviewed and and allows any exceptions followed up review is not evidenced.
approved by Adeline Leung to confirm the timely. Its design is considered as effective.
integrity of data posting. (PAF 3.4-O2) (All assertions)
24 Monthly management accounts are This control ensures accuracy of the Noted the management accounts for June Y Y S3-9
reviewed and approved by Adeline Leung management accounts and performance of 2021 prepared by Adrian Walker were
before being circulated to other directors. the company be reviewed timely. Its design reviewed by Adeline Leung and circulated
(PAF 3.4-O7) is considered as effective. (All assertions) to other directors by Adeline Leung in an
email on 10 July 2021.
25 Routine month end journals are prepared This control ensures appropriate Checked that the June 2021 month-end Y Y S3-10
by Adrian Walker and approved by segregation of duties. Its design is journals were prepared by Adrian Walker
Adeline Leung. (PAF 3.4-O8) considered as effective. (All assertions) on 2 July and approved by Adeline Leung
on 2 July.
26 Non-routine journals are initiated and This control avoids any discrepancies Noted a non-routine journal on recall Y Y S3-11
approved by Adeline Leung. (PAF 3.4-O9) between the financial information and provision was prepared by Adeline Leung
HKFRS. Adeline Leung is considered as an on 2 Jan 2022 according to the discussion
experienced and informed management in at directors' meetings and underlying
HKFRS. The design of this control is documents.
considered effective. (All assertions)
[Note. For the purposes of this model file not all controls identified on C5.2 as being relevant to the audit have been included on this schedule.]
This questionnaire is intended as an aide-memoire to assist in the identification of systems and controls for inclusion on
the Review of Design & Implementation of Internal Controls schedule ( C5.1 ). Completion of this questionnaire in
isolation will not provide the evidence concerning the design and implementation of internal controls.
2 Does the company maintain fixed asset purchase order requisitions, which
are pre-numbered, authorized and controlled? N
3 Is there evidence to show that the addition invoices have been checked for
accuracy and that the posting code has been checked before the items are N
posted to the general ledger?
4 Is the fixed asset register regularly reconciled to the general ledger account,
and also to actual physical assets? Y C5.1-2 A6-2
6 Is there evidence to show that there have been regular inspections of the
condition and use of assets? N
7 Other:
N/A
Inventories
8 Is there restricted access to inventories, and physical security over the
inventories? Y C5.1-4
11 Is there independent matching of goods in and out with purchase and sales A6-4
documentation? Y
C8.3-11
12 Is there a system for the reporting of slow, obsolete or damaged inventories
to relevant levels of management? N
13 Does the client maintain pre-numbered goods received notes (GRN) and
inventories requisition notes (SRN), and carry out regular checking for A6-4
Y
missing numbers? C8.3-11
17 Is there prior approval by the credit department of all sales before the goods
are actually despatched or the service provided? Y C5.1-12
22 Are invoices only raised when the invoicing department is given a valid order,
despatch note or service record? Y C5.1-14a A6-3 & 11
23 Is there a periodic separate check of the goods that have been despatched or
service provided to ensure that they agree with the order details and the N
invoice details?
24 Are despatch notes or provision of service records independently checked to
invoices? N
Bank
27 Are the duties of the person writing/posting the cash book separated from the
person responsible for the general ledger, making payments or handling Y
receipts and checking the bank reconciliations?
28 Is there adequate security over blank cheques and procedures to ensure that
under no circumstances should pre-signed cheques be maintained? Y
29 Are cash book balances regularly reconciled to the general ledger control
account? Y
30 Are cheques despatched immediately after signature and not returned to the
person who has prepared them? Y
32 Are cash counts undertaken on a regular basis, without the person in charge
of petty cash being aware that they are going to be undertaken? Y
33 Other:
N/A
39 Are invoices marked when they are being paid to prevent them from being
entered into the system again? Y
40 Other:
N/A
Payroll
41 Is the payroll independently approved for accuracy? C5.1-21 &
Y
22
42 Does an independent department keep proper personnel records? Y
43 Does the payroll department maintain a formal record of notification of
changes in rates of pay etc.? Y
Information technology
46 Is there reliance on systems or programs that are inaccurately processing
data, processing inaccurate data, or both. N
47 Are there controls to prevent unauthorized access to data that may result in
destruction of data or improper changes to data, including the recording of
unauthorized or non-existent transactions, or inaccurate recording of Y
transactions? (Note - Particular risks may arise where multiple users access a
common database.)
59 Other:
N/A
62 Are there controls in place to ensure all related party transactions and
relationships are accounted for and disclosed in accordance with the financial
N
reporting framework?
63 Other:
N/A
7 Where available, review any other information (including the Yes. Reviewed the draft directors'
directors' report) to be included in the annual report and report (the only "other information"
consider consistency with the financial statements and our accompanying the financial
understanding of the business. statements) and noted it is
consistent with the financial
statements and our understanding of
the business.
8 Document the conclusion identifying any transactions or
balances meriting further enquiry or areas of increased risk. See below
Comments WP Ref
1 What application(s) is/are being used?
2 Is/are this/these application(s) internally developed or externally
developed?
3 Evaluate the internal developer / external
application provider for:
(a) independence; and
(b) expertise including skills, knowledge and experience.
4 For any algorithms planned to be used within the application,
confirm:
(a) the algorithm has been appropriately tested and approved
for use; and
(b) why the algorithm is appropriate for use on this client.
5 Confirm the engagement team has sufficient knowledge and
understanding of the application(s) being used and, where
necessary, that specialists have been added to the
engagement team as required.
6 Confirm that the use of the application(s) has/have been
discussed with the client and that data transfer arrangements
and responsibilities have been agreed.
Purchases (adj for inventories) 45,595 26,539 72 19,056 Increase in line with increased sales
Factory rates 120 110 9 10
Machine maintenance 1,873 633 196 1,240 Not expected given new plant (C8.3-13)
Depreciation 2,730 1,967 39 763 Increase in dep'n expected due to new plant
acquired. See section F.
Direct wages 8,600 4,917 75 3,683
Other direct costs 989 580 71 409 Increase in direct wages broadly in line with increased
sales
(59,907) (34,746) 72 (25,161)
Drop in margin expected due to greater competition and
Gross profit 46.5% 52,107 54.1% 41,029 - lower margins on network cards. But should the drop be
Other gains and losses this great (C8.3-9)?
Loss on disposal of Memory Just loss on sale of assets. Need to add in loss for year
Stick division assets (1,806) - for presentation purposes.
Cash and cash equivalents 5,669 42 13,398 5,627 Increase in cash due to loan from parent HK$5m
31,219 20,699
Current liabilities Fall not expected. In fact expecting increase due to
Trade and other payables 9,680 12,057 (20) (2,377) increased production. (C8.3-14)
Current tax liabilities 1,092 681 60 411 Client estimate to be re-calculated
Loan from parent at low rate of interest. Revalue to NPV
(C8.3-19)
Borrowings 5,083 79 6,334 5,004
Lease liabilities
1,153 875 32 278 Expected as new leased equipment in year
Derivative financial instrument A small movement is expected due to fluctuations in the
79 79 - - period.
Overdraft cleared by loan from parent in year
Bank overdrafts - 1,501 (100) (1,501)
17,087 15,272
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 2,587 1,681 54 906 New loan
Lease liabilities
8,953 9,199 (3) (246) New PPE on leases
36,743 26,315
Total Total
2021 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2020
HK$000 HK$000 HK$000 HK$000 HK$000 HK$000 HK$000 HK$000 HK$000 HK$000 HK$000 HK$000 HK$000 HK$000
Sound & graphics 55,860 3,662 3,778 3,803 3,891 4,518 4,634 4,760 4,925 5,195 5,262 5,595 5,837 31,990
Network 24,066 1,435 1,456 1,610 1,687 1,715 1,939 2,121 2,282 2,240 2,436 2,562 2,583 22,156
WiFi & Bluetooth 13,314 910 924 959 1,043 1,043 1,050 1,176 1,183 1,204 1,204 1,267 1,351 1,527
USB memory stick 18,774 1,694 1,680 1,652 1,673 1,659 1,568 1,568 1,591 1,484 1,463 1,421 1,321 20,102
112,014 7,701 7,838 8,024 8,294 8,935 9,191 9,625 9,981 10,123 10,365 10,845 11,092 75,775
The trends in sales are broadly consistent with the discussion with Anthony Ho, director for marketing and business development.
1. Sales of sound and graphics cards are again about half of the company's business and have shown steady growth throughout the year in response to increased advertising
spend with a slight jump in the Autumn as manufacturers stock up for the Christmas sales.
2. Sales of Network cards show a steady increase throughout the year which is again as expected by Anthony Ho following the increased advertising spend. Network cards are
becoming standard on more computers. There is also a slight peak in the autumn as with sound and graphics cards.
3. Sales of WiFi extenders and Bluetooth dongles show a consistent but more marked increase in sales than network cards. The product was new last year and with continuing
advertising appears to be selling even better than predicted by Anthony Ho.
4. Sales of USB memory sticks show a consistent decline throughout the period. Buying the business from Kowloon USB Memory Sticks Limited increased the sales for a while but
did nothing to stop the decline in sales. Anthony Ho now regards the memory stick as having a fairly limited life, hence the sale of this division whilst there is still a market.
Note - the results of the Memory Stick division should be taken out of turnover and expenses for this year and last year to be presented separately as discontinued operations in the
income statement.
MATERIALITY SUMMARY
Overall materiality is set at: Initial: HK$ 1,120K Final: HK$ 1,120K
R Income statement
- Income 1.6 $700k $700k
- expenses 1.2 $933k $933k
Note. Performance materiality for a section is determined by dividing the overall materiality by the risk factor. However, where a
lower level of materiality is specified for a section that lower level should be used in the determination of performance materiality
for that section.
DETERMINING MATERIALITY
The determination of what is material is a matter of professional judgment. The percentage benchmarks set out below
are intended to provide guidance in exercising that judgment. They should not be used as a formula to 'calculate'
materiality.
Materiality ranges
Profit/(loss)
before tax 9,534k 12,528k
Last year
Overall initial materiality set at: This year: HK$1,120k (final): HK$750k
Justification
As this is a trading company, turnover is a good measure of activity. The control environment is good so it is reasonable
to use 1% on turnover as overall materiality.
RISK ASSESSMENT
In this APM, a risk assessed as a high risk equates to a significant risk per the HKSAs.
Comments WP Ref
1 Complete/review the detailed risk assessment or otherwise
identify financial statement and assertion risks that apply to the New risk assessment completed
C8.1
company and determine an overall level of risk. this year.
b) determine whether they have knowledge of any actual, Management has confirmed that
suspected or alleged fraud affecting the company or its they have no knowledge of actual
financial statements. or suspected fraud.
Note: HKSA 315 (Revised 2019) paragraph A23 includes
examples of personnel to make inquiries of and examples of
types of inquiries.
4 Undertake observation and inspection. Completed as part of evaluating the
implementation of internal controls
Note: This may include observation or inspection of the entity's
operations, internal documents, records, manuals, reports,
premises, plant and equipment, information obtained from
external sources and behaviors and actions of management and
those charged with governance.
a) Why the client assessment failed to identify the risk. None identified.
b) The implications for the evaluation as to whether the
Informal approach appropriate to
evaluation of whether the entity’s risk assessment process is
size of business.
appropriate to the entity’s circumstances (C4).
c) Whether there is a significant deficiency in internal control
with regard to risk assessment. No significant deficiency.
15 Add any other identified risks of fraud to the Assertion Risk Action
Plan (C8.3) as high risks. None identified.
20 Evaluate whether the audit evidence obtained from the risk Audit evidence obtained from risk
assessment procedures provides an appropriate basis for the assessment procedures is
identification and assessment of the risks of material considered to provide an
misstatement. If not, the auditor shall perform additional risk appropriate basis for the
assessment procedures until audit evidence has been obtained to assessment of the risks of material
provide such a basis. misstatement.
21 For material classes of transactions, account balances or
disclosures that have not been determined to be significant
classes of transactions, account balances or disclosures, evaluate Yes
whether this determination remains appropriate.
Any risks that are assessed as 'medium' or 'high' should normally be carried forward to C8.2 or C8.3 as appropriate.
Where this is not the case a full explanation should be given as to how the risk will be managed.
In this APM, a risk assessed as a high risk equates to a significant risk per the HKSAs.
1. General
1.1 Do we have any concerns as to the
integrity of the directors / No particular concerns L
management?
1.3 Does the entity have a weak control Specific assertion level
environment? Controls at warehouse are poor.
H risks 6 & 11 identified
Elsewhere they are good.
on C8.3
1.4 Are there any events or conditions that There are no concerns, the
may cast significant doubt on the company continues to trade
entity's ability to continue as a going properly and is comfortably within L
concern? current bank facilities.
1.5 Where management has considered
going concern does this assessment
identify any significant doubts about Not an issue from the forecasts
L
the entity's ability to continue? prepared
2. Organizational Structure
2.1 Is the organizational structure
complex? No L
8. Industry Conditions
8.1 Is there a risk of technological
obsolescence of products or services? Products are continually renewed L
and updated
9. Regulatory Environment
9.1 Is the client authorized by an external
regulator? No external regulator. N/A
1 The company is reliant on a relatively small No Discuss with directors as part of subsequent B6.1.3
number of products. Technological advances events review. (T2 test 3 and T2.1)
could render the company's existing products
obsolete very quickly. (PAF 1.1.2)
2 In the past the directors have been very good at No Discuss with directors as part of subsequent B6.1.4
spotting opportunities in the market and have also events review. (T2 test 3 and T2.1)
moved out of older technologies at the right time.
There is no guarantee that this will continue in the
future. (PAF 1.1.2)
3 The directors are managing the business mainly No Preliminary (C6.1) and final (B5.1) analytical B6.1.5
by reference to the key performance indicators reviews should identify any problem areas.
and are not using the management accounts to
the full. This may result in focus on too narrow a
range of indicators. (PAF 1.1.2)
4 The company's expansion plans are ambitious No Discuss with directors as part of subsequent B6.1.6
and, notwithstanding the company's good events review. (T2 tests 2 & 3)
relationship with its bankers, could lead to
financing problems. (PAF 1.1.2)
5 What would happen if directors or key staff No Discuss with directors as part of subsequent B6.1.7
became ill or resigned? (PAF 1.1.2) events review. (T2 test 2 & 3)
6 Management override of controls Yes Responses to this financial statement level risk B6.1
have been outlined on C8.3 as the responses are
at the assertion level.
* Note: Risks of material misstatement at the financial statement level may also affect individual assertions, and identifying these risks may assist the
auditor in assessing risks of material misstatement at the assertion level, and in designing further audit procedures to address the identified risks.
Where a financial statement level risk affects individual assertions, these assertion level risks should be added and cross referenced to C8.3.
In this APM, a risk assessed as a high risk equates to a significant risk per the HKSAs.
Classes of transactions,
Inherent Risk Inherent
Specific risk affecting account balances and Management Control Risk RMM Outcome
Ref (including likelihood and Risk Audit approach
client disclosures affected, and Response L/M/H L/M/H Ref
magnitude of misstatement) L/M/H
relevant assertions
1 Fraud concerning revenue Revenue - All assertions. Complexity: H Customer orders are Plan to test operating H (1) Test operating B6.1-1
recognition approved based on credit effectiveness of relevant effectiveness of controls
Little. Relatively straightforward
worthiness, etc controls? Y/N listed under <Management
due to nature of revenue being
Response>
sale of goods.
Orders are authorized and
the invoice and despatch
Subjectivity:
note are a multi-part set so (2) Element of
Little. Sales recognition at MCL is difficult to despatch goods Y unpredictability: (i) Most
straight forward. It is usually clear without an invoice being samples in tests of details
when goods have been raised. and tests of controls
despatched for sales recognition. selected randomly; (ii)
Sales are recorded daily in incorporate new and
Change: Control design and
the sales day book and unannounced criteria for JE
implementation reviewed
There is no change in accounting sales ledger in the proper testing: test journals having
on C5.1? Y/N
policies or the requirements of the period according to the exact multiples of $1000 or
applicable financial reporting terms end with $999.
framework.
Uncertainty:
Little. The sales recognition at MCL Y
is straight forward. It is usually
clear when goods have been
despatched for sales recognition.
4 Company may incur R&D Understatement of intangible Complexity: Reliant on AW being Plan to test operating Perform substantive tests N/A
expenditure that is not assets informed that a job is R&D effectiveness of relevant on cost of sales.
identified and capitalized as in Overstatement of cost of sales Subjectivity: controls? Y/N
accordance with HKAS 38 Completeness of R&D is not
(PAF 1.6) Change: Control design and considered a material risk area. No
implementation reviewed specific procedures are required.
Uncertainty: on C5.1? Y/N JO 11/3
Uncertainty:
Little as there should be supplier N
invoices for all expenditure.
H
Little scope for management bias
given the expenditure is invoiced
from third party suppliers and can
be substantiated by reference to
the directories and magazines
where adverts were placed.
Subjectivity:
There is some scope for N
subjectivity, namely overhead
calculation in WIP (hence COGS)
Uncertainty:
There is uncertainty around what N
may happen in the future which
could affect prices in the market
and also possible provisioning.
11 Cut-off between the factory Closing inventory may be Complexity: H Processing in the Plan to test operating H Check the sequence of job B6.1.15
and the warehouse appears understated (cut-off, accuracy) warehouse is not up to date effectiveness of relevant numbers despatched from
Little. The inventory transit
to be wrong (C9) so the controls are controls? Y/N the factory and ensure that
between factory and warehouse is
ineffective. all were received at the
straight forward.
warehouse added to I2. (I2
Subjectivity: test 22.1). Work on I7.4.
Little. The inventory transit N
between factory and warehouse is
straight forward.
Uncertainty:
There is significant uncertainty due N
to the processing not being up to
date and poor control environment
in this particular area.
13 Why the large increase in Machinery maintenance costs Complexity: M No specific systems in this Plan to test operating M Analyze machinery B6.1.17
machinery maintenance costs may be overstated (accuracy, area effectiveness of relevant maintenance costs. Test 20
These costs are not particularly
given the investment in new existence) controls? Y/N of R2.1 and work on Q22.
complex.
plant in the year (C6)
Audit tests on purchases
Subjectivity:
will cover all types of
Whilst there is little subjectivity in Y expenses including misc.
the amount, there is some expenses.
subjectivity in allocation of costs.
See summary of planned
Change: Control design and audit tests on purchases in
implementation reviewed <8> above.
There is a significant amount of
on C5.1? Y/N
change in the value of the
expenses.
Uncertainty:
There is little uncertainty. Y
Susceptibility to management bias Control risk L/M/H
or other fraud risk factors:
There is scope for expenses to be L
incorrectly allocated to machinery
maintenance.
Subjectivity:
High. See comments under N
"Complexity" above.
Change: Control design and
implementation reviewed
High. See comments under
on C5.1? Y/N
"Complexity" above.
Uncertainty:
There is a high uncertainty around N
future costs expected. See
comments under "Complexity"
above.
Susceptibility to management bias Control risk L/M/H
or other fraud risk factors:
There is scope for management H
bias.
Uncertainty:
There is considerable uncertainty N
in the amount of provision that may
be required. See comments under
"Complexity" and "Change" above.
19 Appropriateness of discount Over/understatement of loan, Complexity: M No systems in this area Plan to test operating M Review the client's basis of B6.1.23
rate applied to loan from capital contribution and interest effectiveness of relevant calculation including
The calculation is not particularly
parent (accuracy, valuation) controls? Y/N external sources for the
complex.
discount rate (M5)
Subjectivity:
There is subjectivity in selecting an N
appropriate discount rate.
Change: Control design and
implementation reviewed
Discount rates fluctuate over time.
on C5.1? Y/N
Uncertainty:
Discount rates fluctuate over time. N
Subjectivity:
There is little subjectivity. See N
comments under "Complexity"
above.
Uncertainty:
There is little uncertainty. See N
comments under "Complexity"
above.
C8.4 RISK RESPONSE SUMMARY Table of inherent risk Assertion level risk (below)
assessment factors L M H
Financial L 1.2 1.4 1.6
Statement M 1.4 1.8 2.1
level risk (C1) H 1.6 2.1 2.5
F Property, plant and Revaluation of the property is a high risk L Disposal of Memory Stick division assets Standard programme
equipment (C8.3-18) addressed by standard programme. Substantive approach
J Trade and other Cut-off identified as a high risk (C8.3-6) L Standard programme including
receivables circularization. Substantive approach.
L Trade and other Completeness, accuracy and cutoff is a L Other main creditors are finance leases and these Standard programme including
payables medium risk as unexpected fall in trade are non contentious in terms of treatment circularization. Reliance on controls to
payables (C8.3-14) reduce substantive testing.
M Long-term loans and Discount rate applied to loan from parent, L Standard programme
deferred income so accuracy and valuation of the loan is a Substantive approach
medium risk (C8.3-19)
N Provisions and Determining amount of provision for H Provision exceeds materiality Standard programme
contingencies recall costs is a high risk (C8.3-16) Substantive approach
Possible claim re component causing
computer fire is a high risk (C8.3-17)
R Income Income Cut-off and completeness of income is L No other risk factors identified. Tailored programme, directional testing
state- assessed as a high risk (C8.3-6) used to eliminate duplicate testing.
ment Combined approach, controls testing set
out on S3.
Note. An explanation must be given where the
risk of fraud in relation to revenue recognition
is not assessed as high.
Expenditure Some expenses are medium risk as L Tailored programme, directional testing
specified on C8.3: used to eliminate duplicate tests.
- advertising expenditure (C8.3-7) Combined approach
- miscellaneous expenditure (C8.3-8)
- machinery maintenance costs (C8.3-13)
Wages Pension contributions are of medium risk L Analytical procedures and reliance on
controls supported by tests of detail
where necessary
Combined approach
As a result of undisclosed related party H Whilst there is no suggestion of deliberate The programme for related parties (R8.1)
transactions discovered during the audit deception, there is a risk that the client was not has therefore been completed.
it has been necessary to revise the risk fully aware of when another business is a related
response (C8.3-22) party.
AW 1/4
W Consolidation N/A
[Note. For the purposes of this example not all risks identified have been included on this schedule.]
Sales invoices may be sent days or weeks Overstatement of sales and sales cut off. C8.3-6
before goods are despatched because of the
poor inventory controls.
Susceptibility of the financial statements to material misstatement due to fraud or error that could result from
the entity's related party relationships and transactions
Reference to risk
Risks Financial statement assertion
action plan (C8.3)
Reference to risk
Risks Financial statement assertion
action plan (C8.3)
The company product lines are relatively high Inventories may be overstated.
value and also quite small so theft is a
possibility. However, systematic theft on a large scale
would be required for there to be a material
error in the accounts. The client has a separate
lockable store for the more valuable
components for which only the directors and
the stores and factory managers have keys.
The likelihood of large scale systematic theft is
considered very low so no further action is
required.
Reference to risk
Risks Financial statement assertion
action plan (C8.3)
Other matters
The risk of undisclosed related parties or undisclosed transactions with related parties is considered low.
Post meeting note: As a result of audit work performed, we note MCL's failure to disclose the relationship with Reca
Limited which is a related party. Hence the risk of undisclosed related party transactions is revised as high.
Matters communicated to engagement team members not involved in the engagement team discussion
4 For initial engagements or where an audit was not undertaken in the N/A
previous year complete the 'Opening balance and comparatives
checklist' (D2).
5 Where the previous period's audit report was qualified or there was a N/A
fundamental uncertainty, consider what impact, if any, it will have on
the current period's report.
6 Have sample sizes been planned so as to ensure sufficient Yes. Standard sampling
appropriate audit evidence will be obtained? calculation template used.
Final sample size applied
based on professional
judgment.
7 Have we planned to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence Yes
concerning the reasonableness of accounting estimates?
8 Consider whether any activities undertaken by service organizations N/A D4
are relevant to the audit: where appropriate complete the optional
programme 'Service organizations' (D4).
9 Consider whether there is a risk that previously unidentified or There is a risk and therefore Rapp02
undisclosed related party transactions will have a material impact on optional programme is to be R8.1
the audit: where appropriate complete the optional programme completed
'Related party transactions' (Rapp02).
10 Where it will be necessary to place reliance on the work of a N/A W3
component auditor in respect of a branch, division or subsidiary,
complete the optional programme 'Component Auditors' (W3).
11 Where the work of an expert is to be relied upon concerning: the
valuation of assets & liabilities; the determination of quantities; the
application of specialized techniques to determine amounts; or the
measurement of work completed; complete one or both of the
following optional programmes:
13 Where a decision has been made to use internal auditors to provide N/A
direct assistance (D8.1) communicate the nature and extent of that
planned use of to those charged with governance so as to reach a
mutual understanding that such use is not excessive in the
circumstances of the engagement.
17 If appropriate, prepare a brief file note of matters arising from the Yes Notes on
review of the correspondence file and the meetings/discussions with C1
the client.
18 Determine the amount below which misstatements will be regarded Done, 1% of materiality B7
as clearly trivial and record on B7. Document the rationale. rounded down. Given there
are some identified
misstatements found in earlier
years a lower amount is
considered reasonable.
19 Carry out analytical procedures based on the preliminary figures or Done, no impact on audit C6
other information available and conclude upon the impact on the audit approach
approach.
20 Consider whether extensive analytical procedures can be used to Not considered appropriate
improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit.
21 Where substantive procedures were performed at an interim date N/A
have we planned further substantive procedures (and tests of
controls) to cover the remaining period from the interim date to the
period end?
22 Consider whether any changes are required to the audit approach in No changes necessary
the light of the results of the firm's monitoring process.
23 Confirm with management the extent of other information to be Done, only the directors'
included in the annual report and make arrangements to obtain a report information
copy for review.
E INTANGIBLE ASSETS
1 Summary sheet E
2 Lead schedule E1
5 Goodwill E3
Audit objectives
1 To ensure that all intangible assets exist 4 1, 2 Yes/No AW
and the register/listing is complete.
Planning conclusion
Materiality or, where applicable, section specific materiality, (C7) has been set at: HK$933k
I am satisfied that from the tests planned sufficient appropriate evidence can be gained to satisfy the objectives.
Prepared by: AW Date: 10/3
Reviewed by: JO Date: 11/3
Final conclusion
Existence
4 Ensure the existence of intangible assets by N Existence confirmed by
inspecting documents of title e.g. patent, checking underlying
licence, etc. expenditure
Cost/valuation
5 Ensure intangible assets are properly
classified under:
(a) Intangible assets with finite useful lives. Y Y E4 AW
(b) Intangible assets with indefinite useful Y Y None AW
lives.
6 Ensure sufficient and appropriate evidence is N AW
obtained to support indefinite useful life
assessments.
7 Vouch additions to supporting documentation.
Ensure that:
(a) Cost has been correctly recorded; Y Y E4 AW
(b) They have been added to the intangible Y Y E4 AW
asset register/listing;
(c) They have been appropriately capitalized Y Y E4.2 AW
in the current financial year/period;
(d) They have been properly authorized. Y Y E4.2 New job numbers AW
authorized by factory
manager
(2) Disclosure
checklist completed
against
management's
disclosure [Not
included in this
example file]
Bespoke tests
13 Draft and perform any necessary additional Y Y None required AW
tests such as those required by C8.3 and
cross reference with the objectives on the
summary sheet.
Conclusion
14 Consider whether there are any points which Y Y No issues arising AW
need to be included in a letter of
representation or letter of comment and record
on A5 or A6 as appropriate.
The goodwill related to the USB Memory Sticks business purchased from Kowloon USB Memory Sticks Limited
("KMSD").
The purchase of the business increased the sales in the short term but did nothing to halt the downward trend in sales
that is due to technological changes and the massive growth in the market for flash drives in particular.
Any issues with the valuation of goodwill have been avoided through the sale of the division in December this year.
Note 1 These are primarily the assets acquired from KMSD. They were separately identifiable in the fixed asset
register.
Note 2 The proceeds were received on completion in December and are in accordance with the sale agreement
and were checked to the bank statement. A copy of the sale agreement is on the PAF file [not produced in
this example file.]
Note 3 Approval of the sale of Memory Stick division was checked to the minutes of board of directors' meeting.
(See O4)
Objective
Review the calculation of R&D amortization
Assertions
Accuracy, valuation
Results
P&L &
Years ß 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Charge
2009 55,833.37 55,833.37
2010 55,833.33 55,833.33
2011 55,833.33 55,833.33
2012 55,833.33 43,333.37 99,166.70
2013 55,833.33 43,333.33 99,166.66
2014 55,833.33 43,333.33 99,166.66
2015 55,833.33 43,333.33 99,166.66
2016 55,833.33 43,333.33 99,166.66
2017 55,833.33 43,333.33 35,000.00 134,166.66
2018 55,833.33 43,333.33 35,000.00 17,500.00 151,666.66
2019 55,833.33 43,333.33 35,000.00 17,500.00 10,500.00 162,166.66
2020 55,833.33 43,333.33 35,000.00 17,500.00 10,500.00 162,166.66
2021 43,333.33 35,000.00 17,500.00 10,500.00 41,416.74 147,750.07
2022 43,333.33 35,000.00 17,500.00 10,500.00 41,416.66 147,749.99
2023 43,333.33 35,000.00 17,500.00 10,500.00 41,416.66 147,749.99
2024 35,000.00 17,500.00 10,500.00 41,416.66 104,416.66
2025 35,000.00 17,500.00 10,500.00 41,416.66 104,416.66
2026 35,000.00 17,500.00 10,500.00 41,416.66 104,416.66
2027 35,000.00 17,500.00 10,500.00 41,416.66 104,416.66
2028 35,000.00 17,500.00 10,500.00 41,416.66 104,416.66
2029 17,500.00 10,500.00 41,416.66 69,416.66
2030 10,500.00 41,416.66 51,916.66
2031 41,416.66 41,416.66
2032 41,416.66 41,416.66
Sum of shaded area is net book value = $1,021,749.92. Calculated verified and agreed.
ß Agreed to last year's accounts
N1 Addition in 2021 verified on E4.2
The company has continued its policy of writing off development expenditure over 12 years. Whilst this seems a long
time in the IT world, much of the development is the overall design and layout of a particular card, rather than the use
of a particular processor, and this has a more enduring life. We have reviewed the company latest sales ledger and
noted that it is still selling the cards to which the expenditure relates so the policy appears reasonable.
Conclusion
The R&D amortization was properly calculated.
Objective
Whether the capitalization of R&D is in accordance with HKFRSs
Assertions
Presentation, rights and obligations of intangible assets
Results
The company has incurred expenditure of $497k (E4.2) in bringing the new Wi-Fi units into production. The expenditure
relates to the specific design of the component so as to ensure compatibility with other components used by the
company's major customers and includes the cost of prototypes of the repeaters, extenders and hot spot units.
The prototype units were given a job number (267-21 to 272-21) and costs were booked against the job in the usual way.
The balance on the job was then capitalized at the start of the year when development was complete.
HKAS 38.57 includes a series of tests that must be passed in order to capitalize development expenditure. These are set
out below:
Satisfy?
1. The technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that it will be ü The product is now
available for use or sale. being sold.
2. Its intention to complete the intangible asset and use or sell it. ü As above.
3. Its ability to use or sell the intangible asset. ü Designs can be sold
as with Memory Stick
division
4. How the intangible asset will generate probable future economic benefits. ü Existing sales and
Among other things, the entity can demonstrate the existence of a market for projections show this.
the output of the intangible asset or the intangible asset itself or, if it is to be
used internally, the usefulness of the intangible asset.
5. The availability of adequate technical, financial and other resources to ü The new components
complete the development and to use or sell the intangible asset. are now being
manufactured and
sold
6. Its ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to the intangible ü Separate job
asset during its development. numbers allocated
The nature of costs incurred was also reviewed on E4.2. In all cases this was labor charged by the R&D staff together
with some component costs.
Conclusion
The R&D expenditure was properly capitalized according to HKSA 38.57.
Objective
Test research and development cost capitalized during the year.
Assertions
Accuracy, existence, rights and obligations of intangible assets
Results
The development expenditure was checked to job cards as follows:
Agreed to
labor
Agreed to charged by
Job card HK$ job card R&D dept Nature of expenditure
497,419
Conclusion
The R&D expenditure in 2021 was verified.
1 Lead schedule F1
F1a
Assessing the classification of assets as PP&E or leases [Not produced in this example file]
2 Audit programme
Audit programme F2.1
Supplementary programme F2.2
Sample selection planning - PP&E (existence and depreciation charge) F2.3
Sample selection planning - PP&E (plant addition) F2.4
Accounting estimate: work programme (revaluation of property) F2.5
4 Depreciation basis/calculation
Disposals and depreciation assessment F4.3
Review management's UEL assessment [Not included in this example file] F4.4
5 Leases
Summary of plant and equipment held under leases F5
Summary sheet - lessee accounting under HKFRS 16 F6.1
Audit programme - lessee accounting under HKFRS 16 F6.2
Consideration of potential lease contracts F6.3
Audit objectives
1 To establish that property, plant & 5 1 Yes/No AW
equipment exist and its register/ listing is
complete.
Planning conclusion
HK$933k (except
Materiality or, where applicable, section specific materiality, (C7) has been set at:
depreciation HK$800k)
I am satisfied that from the tests planned sufficient appropriate evidence can be gained to satisfy the objectives.
Prepared by: AW Date: 10/3
Reviewed by: JO Date: 11/3
Final conclusion
From the audit work carried out I confirm that:
- the work has been performed in accordance with the audit programme.
- the work performed and the results obtained have been adequately documented.
- all necessary information has been collected for the presentation and disclosure in the financial statements.
- sufficient appropriate evidence has been obtained to support the audit conclusion reached.
- in my opinion (subject to matters highlighted on B6 or B9)* property, plant & equipment are fairly stated/ * not fairly
stated as described below.
We have assessed client's classification of assets as property, plant and equipment and right-of-used
assets respectively, and noted the classifications are based on the attribute of the assets and in accordance
with HKAS 12 and HKFRS 16. For work performed, please refer to F1a [not included in this example file] .
DEPRECIATION
1 January 2020 ß 21 1,976 784 2,781
Charge 147 374 364 885
Disposals - (1,526) - (1,526)
DEPRECIATION
1 January 2020 ß - 33 33
Charge 980 102 1,082
Disposals - - -
31 December 2020 980 135 1,115
Charge 980 236 1,216
Revaluation - - -
Floppy disposal - - -
Disposals - - -
31 December 2021 1,960 371 2,331
-
NET BOOK VALUE -
31 December 2020 ß 8,820 826 9,646
31 December 2021 7,840 1,595 9,435 ü
F4.4 F4, F5
Plant register
reviewed. No
individual movement
during the year (i.e.,
addition,
depreciation,
disposal) is above
PM or appears
unusual.
Existence/Completeness
5 Carry out physical inspection of assets
including both current year additions and
assets purchased in previous years.
(a) Test for existence by selecting items from Y Y F4.1 For plant & AW
the asset register and checking back to equipment
the physical assets.
(2) Disclosure
checklist completed
against
management's
disclosure [Not
included in this
example file]
Bespoke tests
16 Draft and perform any necessary additional N NA None required AW
tests such as those required by C8.3 and cross
reference with the objectives on the summary
sheet.
Conclusion
17 Consider whether there are any points which Y Y A6-2 AW
need to be included in a letter of representation
or letter of comment and record on A5 or A6 as
appropriate.
2 Ensure the entity has accounted for its PPE in Y Y Plant & Equipment - AW
accordance with applicable accounting F1a Cost basis
standards. F3.2 Warehouse -
Revalued basis
3 Ensure cost has been correctly determined Y Y AW
under the applicable accounting standards. F1a
F3.2
Sample size =
6 (See maximum
Residual population x Sampling risk factor HK$ 5,446 x 1.2 = below)
Materiality HK$ 1,120
Plus: Number of items above performance materiality = -
Number of other “key” items = -
Actual sample size 6
Conclusion
I note that the sample size calculated by the APM is a suggestion only and that the extent of testing is a matter for
professional judgment. I am satisfied that the sample specified above will fairly test the population.
Note: Please refer to HKSA 530.A23 for guidance if the auditor concludes that audit sampling has not provided a
reasonable basis for conclusions about the population that has been tested.
* Delete as appropriate.
Sample size =
5 (See maximum
Residual population x Sampling risk factor HK$ 4,872 x 1.2 = below)
Materiality HK$ 1,120
Plus: Number of items above performance materiality = -
Number of other “key” items = -
Actual sample size 5
Conclusion
I note that the sample size calculated by the APM is a suggestion only and that the extent of testing is a matter for
professional judgment. I am satisfied that the sample specified above will fairly test the population.
Note: Please refer to HKSA 530.A23 for guidance if the auditor concludes that audit sampling has not provided a
reasonable basis for conclusions about the population that has been tested.
* Delete as appropriate.
A copy of this programme (D3) should be completed for each estimate and filed in the relevant section(s), not in
section D. The estimate for which the form is completed should be specified above. This programme must be tailored
as it is unlikely that all tests will be necessary.
In this APM, a risk assessed as a high risk equates to a significant risk per the HKSAs.
Planned approach
1 Summarise the results of the risk assessment Y Y C8.3-18 The risk is assessed AW
for this estimate from C4.1 and C8.3. as high.
Conclusion
23 Consider whether sufficient appropriate audit Y Y AW
evidence concerning this audit estimate has
been obtained that is adequate for the
purposes of the audit.
24 Assess whether the initial materiality and/or Y Y No changes required AW
risk assessment should be revised in view of
the audit evidence obtained. Record details of
any necessary adjustments on B6 or B9.
Consider the impact on the remainder of the
audit work and on any work undertaken to
date.
(b) Assumptions and methods used and their Y Y - The valuation was AW
consistency with prior periods. arrived at by
reference to market
evidence of
transaction prices
for similar
properties.
- verified T&C's
assumptions used
by benchmarking
against market
information. T&C's
assumptions are
reasonable in light
of latest market
trend.
Refer to F3.1a on
work performed and
our assessment of
the expert's
valuation [Note:
F3.1a is not
included in this
example file]
Conclusion
5 Consider whether sufficient appropriate audit Y Y The valuation is AW
evidence concerning the work of considered
management's experts has been obtained that adequate for audit
is adequate for the purposes of the audit. purposes.
Objective
Assess the ownership and valuation of the warehouse
Assertions
Valuation and rights/obligation of the warehouse
Results
Draft Adj Final 2020
HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000
Warehouse - Hong Kong
Cost Note 1 7,203 - 7,203 7,203
- - - 168
ü
Net book value 8,302 - 8,302 7,035
ß
ß Agreed to last year's accounts
ü Agreed to final accounts
Note 2 Title to the property was agreed to a copy of the title deeds on the PAF and also land search
performed. The original title deed is held by the bank as confirmed by the bank confirmation (K4)
[Note - The lease copy on the PAF and land search results are not included in this example file]
Note 3 Agreed to the valuation report as at 31 December 2021 from Messrs. Twist & Copperfield that values
the property at HK$8,302,000. A copy of the valuation report filed on PAF 6.6 [Not included in this
example file]
The audit programme - using the work of management's expert has been completed, see F3.1.
Messrs. Twist & Copperfield is a firm of independent qualified professional valuers not connected
with the company. It has appropriate qualifications (checked that it is a member of the Hong Kong
Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) on the HKIS website) and experience in the valuation of similar
properties. The valuation was arrived at by reference to market evidence of transaction prices for
similar properties.
[Note - The valuation report and auditor's assessment on valuer's work on F3.1a are not included in
this example file.]
Note 4 We have re-calculated the depreciation charge based on the lease period of the property per the
land search results. The test is satisfactory. See Sch F3.3 [Not included in this example file].
The property has been pledged as security in respect of all bank borrowings. See the bank confirmation on K4.
Conclusion
Ownership and valuation of the warehouse is verified and considered reasonable.
DEPRECIATION
1 January 2020 ß 1,976 784 33 2,793
Charge 374 364 102 840
Disposals (1,526) - - (1,526)
31 December 2020 824 1,148 135 2,107
Charge 1,339 - 236 1,575 F4.1
Revaluation - - - -
Floppy disposal - (1,148) - (1,148)
Disposals (581) - - (581)
31 December 2021 1,582 - 371 1,953 F4.1
For audit test purposes, plant (PP&E) and equipment (right-of-use assets) are treated as the same population for sample selection,
because they are subject to the same internal control processes by client. They are classified into PP&E or right-of-use assets at
the year-end by management for reporting purposes.
A review of the register did not identify any individual items above performance materiality.
P Agreed from plant register to plant (Sample of 6 per F2.3). Work performed on F4.1b. [not included in this example file]
C Calculation of depreciation agreed to test performed (Straight line on a monthly basis) (Sample of 6 per F2.3) Details performed on F4.1c. [not included in this example
file]
ü Cast agreed
M
For motor vehicles included in sample of plant selected - title checked to motor vehicle registration documents
4,872,127
Analysis:
ü
Owned 3,867,127 F4
Leased 1,005,000 F4
4,872,127
Audit note:
Schedule run from client's fixed asset register software. We have tested the report accuracy and reliability by a substantive test and concluded that the
report is reliable for use in audit procedures. The test is performed on F4.1a. [not produced in this example file] .
Objective
Test PPE disposals and assess management's depreciation in light of profit on disposal
Assertions
Disposals: Existence, accuracy
Depreciation: Valuation
Results
Have a summary that gives totals for cost, depreciation & NBV and also proceeds and profit/loss that reconciles
with accounts
HK$'000
Cost of plant disposed 637
Dep'n of plant disposed (581)
NBV of plant disposed 56
Proceeds 322
The following information was extracted from the fixed asset register
Accum
Cost Book value Proceeds (Profit)/loss
dep'n
Plant X1 352 310 42 187 (145) ü
Plant X2 105 91 14 85 (71) ü
[Balance not specified] 180 180 - 50 (50) ü
637 581 56 322 (266)
ü Agreed to sales invoice and cash book receipt, and checked to management's authorization to
dispose. Also checked that they were removed from the fixed asset register upon disposal.
Depreciation
As noted on C8.3-15 the profit on sale suggests that depreciation rates may be too high.
The depreciation rates used by the company are largely consistent with those used in the industry and are
considered reasonable. The effect of slightly longer rates is not material.
The reason for the profit on sale of plant X1 was examined and was found to be due to the company being
fortunate to find another company that was very keen to acquire this plant for its unique strategic purposes and
was prepared to pay a good price. This situation would not normally be expected to arise.
Conclusion
Disposal of PPE is accurately recorded.
Depreciation rates might be slightly high. Our assessment on F4.4 [not produced in this example file] using a
longer useful life shows a depreciation of HK$1530K (client: HK$1750K); the difference of HK$220K is not
material. Also, our review of management's UEL assessment shows that rates used are not unreasonable. Hence,
we conclude that the rates used remain appropriate in the context of MCL.
Objective
Test cost and depreciation of the factory to ensure appropriate.
Assertions
Right-of-use assets: Existence, accuracy
Depreciation: Valuation
Results
The cost of the factory of HK$9.8m was agreed to PY financial statements and to the lease agreement and lease
calculations on PAF 7.4.6.
The lease team of 10 years was agreed to the PY file and the lease agreement [not included in this example file] .
The property is depreciated over the 10 year useful economic life, which is the same as the lease term thus is
reasonable. Accordingly, depreciation is expected to be HK$980k per year (HK$9.8m/ 10 years).
COST Factory
HK$000
1 January 2020 -
Additions 9,800 Agreed to PY file and lease calculations on PAF 7.4.6
31 December 2020 9,800
31 December 2021 9,800
DEPRECIATION
1 January 2020 -
Charge 980
31 December 2020 980
Charge 980 9.8m / 10 years UEL
31 December 2021 1,960
Conclusion
Cost, depreciation and NBV of factory appear appropriate.
Repayment
Sch in 2021
HK$
MITSUBISHI FGC20N (4,000lb gas forklift) 7.4.1 62,368
MITSUBISHI EOP15-24 (3,000lb Order picker) 7.4.2 55,953
3 x Mini Cooper (D4T4 1, D4T4 2, D4T4 3) 7.4.3 193,030
2 x MITSUBISHI PMWT11N 7.4.4 17,161
Flux Capacitor 7.4.5 80,378
Factory 7.4.6 563,292
972,181
Round to 972,000 A/C disclosure note 20
4 Assessing the classification of assets as PP&E or leases [Not included in this example file] F1a
Planning conclusion
I am satisfied that from the tests planned sufficient appropriate evidence can be gained to satisfy the objectives.
Prepared by: AW Date: 10/3
Reviewed by: JO Date: 11/3
Conclusion
From the audit work carried out I confirm that:
- the work has been performed in accordance with the audit programme.
- the work performed and the results obtained have been adequately documented.
- all necessary information has been collected for the presentation and disclosure in the financial statements.
- sufficient appropriate evidence has been obtained to support the audit conclusion reached.
- in my opinion (subject to matters highlighted on B6 or B9)* right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are fairly stated/ *
not fairly stated as described below.
c) At a revalued
Note. HKFRS amount under HKAS
16.35 requires 16
the right-of- Y F3.2 AW
use asset to be measured at revalued
amount if the entity applies the
revaluation model under HKAS 16 to a
class of property, plant and equipment
where the right-of-use assets are related
to.
Lease modifications No modifications
18 Review any lease modifications to determine N N/A
whether these should be accounted for as a
separate lease. This is required by HKFRS
16.44 if:
a) the modification increases the scope of
the lease by adding the right to use one
or more underlying assets; and
b) the consideration for the lease increases
by an amount commensurate with the
stand-alone price for the increase in
scope and any appropriate adjustments
to that stand-alone price to reflect the
circumstances of the particular contract.
19 For lease modifications not accounted for as a N N/A
separate lease confirm that these have been
dealt with in accordance with HKFRS 16.45 by
reviewing the allocation of consideration to
each lease component, reviewing the lease
term and remeasuring the lease liability as
appropriate.
Bespoke tests
26 Draft and perform any necessary additional N N/A Not required
tests such as those required by C8.3 and
cross reference with the objectives on the
summary sheet.
Interest rate benchmark reform
27 Consider whether there are any implications N N/A
arising from interest rate benchmark reform
(see Interest Rate Benchmark Reform
(September 2019) and Interest Rate
Benchmark Reform - Phase 2 (August 2020)).
Photocopier contract
The contract for the photocopiers has been reviewed. At the commencement date the contract is for 12
months. The contract does not include any purchase option. Hence the photocopier leases are short-term
leases and will not be capitalized on the balance sheet. The expense for the year, which has been agreed
to the contract is HK$450K (2020: HK$450k).
[Assessment of the telephone system and computers not illustrated in this example file]
I INVENTORIES
1 Summary sheet I
2 Lead schedule I1
Audit objectives
1 To ensure that the company has good title 5, 6, 7 Yes/No AW
to inventories.
Planning conclusion
I am satisfied that from the tests planned sufficient appropriate evidence can be gained to satisfy the objectives.
Prepared by: AW Date: 10/3
Reviewed by: JO Date: 11/3
Conclusion
From the audit work carried out I confirm that:
- the work has been performed in accordance with the audit programme.
- the work performed and the results obtained have been adequately documented.
- all necessary information has been collected for the presentation and disclosure in the financial statements.
- sufficient appropriate evidence has been obtained to support the audit conclusion reached.
- in my opinion (subject to matters highlighted on B6 or B9)* inventories are fairly stated/ * not fairly stated as described
below.
Existence
8 Complete the physical inventory counting Y Y I4 AW
programme, I4.
(a) Ascertain whether there is anything in the N Nothing arising AW
inventory counting report that requires us
to revise our risk assessment for
inventory.
11 Where there are material inventories that have Attended year end
not been physically verified at the year-end count at warehouse
physical inventory counting: and factory
Valuation
12 Test the additions and extensions of the final Y Y I5, I6, I7 AW
inventory listings.
13 Ascertain the method used for valuing I5.1,
inventories and consider whether: I6.1,
I7.1
(a) It has been correctly applied. Y Y AW
(b) It is an acceptable basis of valuation Y Y In particular confirm AW
under applicable legislation and that latest invoice cost
accounting standards. is not materially
different to FIFO for
component costs
Cut-off
19 Review the results of the tests on cut-off Y Y I7.4 Cut-off misstatements AW
carried out on trade receivables and payables R6.2 identified and adjusted
(see Section R) and ensure they provide
adequate assurance as to the accuracy of the
year end cut-off.
Foreign currencies
20 Ensure that the entity accounted for foreign N None AW
currency transactions in accordance with
applicable accounting standards.
Presentation and disclosure
21 Ensure that there is sufficient appropriate Y Y (1) Amounts disclosed AW
evidence on the file to support the disclosures in the financial
made. statements agreed to
audit work performed.
(2) Disclosure
checklist completed
against management's
disclosure [Not
included in this
example file]
Bespoke tests
22 Draft and perform any necessary additional Y Y C8.3 risks addressed AW
tests such as those required by C8.3 and cross by standard tests
reference with the objectives on the summary
sheet.
22.1 Check the cut-off for deliveries from the factory Y Y I7.4 Errors to B7 AW
to the warehouse
Sample size =
(See maximum
Residual population x Sampling risk factor HK$ 3,374 x 1.2 = 4 below)
Materiality HK$ 1,120
Plus: Number of items above performance materiality =
Number of other “key” items =
Actual sample size (See I4.1, 5.1) 4
Conclusion
I note that the sample size calculated by the APM is a suggestion only and that the extent of testing is a matter
for professional judgment. I am satisfied that the sample specified above will fairly test the population.
Note: Please refer to HKSA 530.A23 for guidance if the auditor concludes that audit sampling has not provided a
reasonable basis for conclusions about the population that has been tested.
* Delete as appropriate.
Sample size =
(See maximum
Residual population x Sampling risk factor HK$ 1,568 x 1.2 = 2 below)
Materiality HK$ 1,120
Plus: Number of items above performance materiality =
Number of other “key” items =
Actual sample size (See I4.2, I6.1) 2
Conclusion
I note that the sample size calculated by the APM is a suggestion only and that the extent of testing is a matter
for professional judgment. I am satisfied that the sample specified above will fairly test the population.
Note: Please refer to HKSA 530.A23 for guidance if the auditor concludes that audit sampling has not provided a
reasonable basis for conclusions about the population that has been tested.
* Delete as appropriate.
Sample size =
(See maximum
Residual population x Sampling risk factor HK$ 2,847 x 1.6 = 4 below)
Materiality HK$ 1,120
Plus: Number of items above performance materiality =
Number of other “key” items (See I4.3, I7) = 1
Actual sample size (See I4.3, I7) 5
Conclusion
I note that the sample size calculated by the APM is a suggestion only and that the extent of testing is a matter
for professional judgment. I am satisfied that the sample specified above will fairly test the population.
Note: Please refer to HKSA 530.A23 for guidance if the auditor concludes that audit sampling has not provided a
reasonable basis for conclusions about the population that has been tested.
* Delete as appropriate.
(i) Review the audit working papers for the Y Y No problems noted AW
previous year.
Risk assessment
3 Assess the risk of misstatement in the context
of the existence of inventory through
consideration of the following factors.
a) reliability of accounting and recording Y Y Controls at AW
systems and related controls for warehouse identified
inventories including, in relation to work as poor. Existence
in progress, the systems that track and cut-off risk
location, quantities and stages of recorded on C8.3-6
completion; and 11
b) timing of physical counts relative to the N/A Count carried out on AW
year-end date, and the reliability of the year-end date
records used in any “roll-forward” or "roll-
backward" of balances;
Inventory counting
7 Determine whether: I4.4 [Note: I4.5 and 4.6
I4.5 not reproduced in
I4.6 this example file]
(a) management's instructions for Y Y AW
conducting the count have been carried
out properly;
(b) the teams were counting and recording Y Y AW
accurately;
(c) the counts were being controlled to Y Y AW
ensure that all inventory was counted
and only once;
10 Count a sample of inventory items and ensure Y Y I4.1 Samples tested from AW
that they have been recorded properly on the I4.2 listing to shelves and
final inventory sheets. I4.3 shelves to listing
15 Note any old or damaged inventory during the Y Y I4.4 Nothing noted AW
count. Ensure that it is marked as such on the
final inventory sheets.
Cut-off
16 Ensure that no movements in or out took place Y Y Attended counts at AW
during the physical count. the factory and the
warehouse at same
time. There were no
movements.
17 Record details of the last goods despatch Y Y I4.4 AW
number and the last goods received note
number to follow up at the final audit.
Other work
18 Note any instances of the client's procedures Y Y None identified AW
not being satisfactorily carried out or any other
weaknesses that should be brought to the
attention of management.
Conclusion
20 Write a report on the count concluding on its Y Y I4.4 AW
accuracy and our ability to rely on it.
Audit Notes
Four samples (as determined on I2.1) are selected from the shelves and the other four items (as determined on I2.1) from the
inventory sheets randomly.
The components are mainly in sealed boxes of 50, 25 or 10. Where a box was still sealed the contents were assumed to be as per the
labelling. A box of TV405 was opened at my request and the contents were as per the label. The product codes on loose components
were checked to ensure they matched those that were boxed.
N1
A box of 50 had been placed on an adjacent shelf in error. On recounting the total was correct.
335-21
X-Fi Xtreme Music - Sound card -
24-bit - 192 kHz - 109 dB - PCI 250 250 S 250
ü
336-21 Xforce 3D 8500GT 800MHz 512MB 750 750
Two samples (as determined on I2.2) are selected from the shelves and the other two items (as determined on I2.2) from
the inventory sheet randomly.
In many cases the components had not been fully assembled although they had been booked to the job. What was
counted in each case was either the partially assembled unit, or in the case of a graphics card, the chips, where these had
not been installed.
Test
Product Description Quantity Count Agreed to
count
final stock
sheet
Four samples (as determined on I2.3) are selected from the shelves and the other four items (as determined on I2.3)
from the inventory sheet randomly.
The key item is the Wi-Fi Express Extender that was in the computer that caught fire and concerning which there is a
possibility of a claim against the company. It was selected for counting judgmentally.
Inventory is held by the company at two locations, i.e. the factory in Kowloon and warehouse on the Hong Kong
Island.
Both counts were undertaken on the afternoon of 31 December. The warehouse and factory were closed for
business in the afternoon of the count.
Raw materials and components inventories are held at the factory in Kowloon. The count here was attended by
DT on 31 December. Finished goods inventories are held at the warehouse on the Hong Kong Island. The count
here was attended by AW on 31 December.
Sample sizes for the inventory count were estimated based on the year-end stock figures and the sampling
calculation template.
- Components and raw materials I2.1 4 in each direction
- Work in progress I2.2 2 in each direction
- Finished goods I2.3 4 in each direction + 1 key item
Factory
The count was well organized and the staff properly briefed. A copy of the inventory counting instructions, name
of client's staff responsible for the count and our assessment to the design of the count are at I4.5. [Note: I4.5 is
not reproduced in this example file]
Copies of the rough inventory sheets were taken and are on file at I4.1 and I4.2.
A sample of 4 items was selected at random from the inventory sheets and recounted. A further sample of 4
items was selected from the shelves and checked to the inventory sheets. All counts were agreed to the original
counts.
Similarly a sample of 4 work in progress jobs was selected for counting, 2 from the stock sheets and 2 from the
factory floor.
During the count, we observed that the staff undertaking the counts in a methodical manner and followed the
count instruction strictly. We also noted appropriate division of labor and responsibilities, i.e. different staff were
used to count the inventories and record the count results. As a monitoring mechanism, some items were
selected randomly for re-counting by the supervisor.
During the count there were no items observed that appeared to be damaged, dusty or otherwise showed
evidence of not being currently used.
Warehouse
The count was well organized and the staff properly briefed. A copy of the inventory counting instructions, name
of client's staff responsible for the count and our assessment to the design of the count are at I4.6. [Note: I4.6 is
not included in this example file]
Copies of the rough inventory sheets were taken and are on file at I4.3.
A sample of 4 items was selected at random from the inventory sheets plus 1 key item and recounted. A further
sample of 4 items was selected from the shelves and checked to the inventory sheets. All counts were agreed to
the original counts.
During the count, we observed that the staff undertaking the counts in a methodical manner and followed the
count instruction strictly. We also noted appropriate division of labor and responsibilities, i.e. different staff were
used to count the inventories and record the count results. As a monitoring mechanism, some items were
selected randomly for re-counting by the supervisor.
When selecting items from the shelves to check to the stock sheets a number of pallets that appeared to be
inventory delivered were seen in a corner behind a fork lift truck. The pallets were still sealed in polythene and I
was informed that the delivery had not been included in the count. The despatch numbers were visible through
the polythene and are noted below.
328-21
329-21
330-21
See I7.4 for further testing
331-21
332-21
333-21
Conclusion
The inventory counts in both locations were undertaken methodically and in accordance the counting
instructions. The test counts performed in both locations indicate that the counts can be relied upon.
[Note: For the purpose of this case study, the effect of any COVID related lockdowns have been ignored]
Objective
To confirm that component inventories are carried at the lower of net realizable value and cost on a FIFO basis.
Assertion
Valuation of component inventories
Method
1 A sample of 4 (I2.1) component lines were selected being the 3 highest value lines plus 1 at random. (I5.2)
a) The cost per the inventory listing was compared to the purchase invoices on a FIFO basis to ensure the
inventories were valued on a FIFO basis appropriately.
b) The cost per the inventory listing was compared to the latest purchase invoice subsequent to the balance
sheet date as an indication that net realizable value is greater than or equal to cost.
2 Consider whether any lines are no longer used and should be written down.
Results
The results are shown on I5.2
There is an overvaluation in the sample tested of HK$15K. Enquired with Adeline Leung and according to our
understanding and implementation test, MCL's inventory is valued using FIFO. Variance noted from the test of
component G210 was due to a special discount given by the vendor towards the year-end for MCL's continuing purchase
and support in 2021. MCL had not updated its FIFO pricing to reflect this special discount because this was an one-off
discount, not material (both amount and quantity) and the purchase price has resumed to HK$285 (i.e., the original price)
in MCL's subsequent purchases. We have reviewed the correspondence between MCL and the vendor, and MCL
subsequent purchase invoices and noted this was the case.
Based on the results of other samples, we concur that the overvaluation of HK$15K is an isolated case and would not be
representative of the population as a whole. However since it is over the trivial amount (HK$10K), it has been added to
the schedule of unadjusted misstatements on B7-3.
According to Terence Ip all lines relating to memory sticks were scrapped. All other lines are current.
Conclusion
Objective achieved.
3 S109 159,116 88.79 1,792 ü 3145627 750 750 88.79 66,593 Yes
2895673 750 750 88.79 66,593
1784562 500 292 88.79 25,927
1,792 159,112 3
4 G211 148,282 86.11 1,722 ü 1290-B 1000 1000 86.11 86,110 Yes
1257-B 1000 722 86.11 62,172
1,722 148,282 (0)
1,002,438
See I5.1 15,085
On 18 March 2022 I enquired of the factory manager regarding obsolete or slow moving stock who responded that he was not aware of any obsolete or slow moving
components or materials. This accords with the results of the stock take attendance which did not identify any such items. Given that all components and raw materials are
used in production and all finished goods were sold at above cost, I have concluded that no write-down of the raw material balance was necessary.
[Note. For this sample the item chosen at random (item 4) just happened to be the 4th largest item.]
335-21 X-Fi Xtreme Music - Sound card - S 250 159,907 26,031 185,938
24-bit - 192 kHz - 109 dB - PCI
339-21 X-F2 Xtreme Audio card with X-Fi 250 86,538 14,087 100,625
Crystallizer PCI
342-21 X-Fi Xtreme Music - Sound card - 250 75,250 12,250 87,500
24-bit - 192 kHz - 109 dB - PCI ü
343-21 Xforce 3D 8500GT 800MHz 512MB 750 91,429 14,884 106,313
ü ü
344-21 Xforce 3D 8500GT 800MHz 256MB 500 56,438 9,187 65,625
346-21 X-F2 Xtreme Audio card with X-Fi 500 37,088 6,037 43,125
Crystallizer PCI
ü ü ü
ü Casts checked
S = Agreed to test count results in I4.2 (Counted from shelves to sheet)
Objectives
To confirm that work in progress is carried at the lower of cost and net realizable value.
To identify any R&D expenditure.
Assertion
Valuation of WIP
Method
1 A sample of 2 (I2.2) work in progress jobs were selected for testing. The highest value job plus 1 at random
were selected.
a) The job card was tested for arithmetical accuracy including the sub-totals for labor and materials
cost at the year end.
b) The number of hours labor charged to the job was assessed for reasonableness based on
discussions with Terence Ip as to what he would expect for each type of job.
c) The labor rates were agreed to a table of hourly rates used by TI for pricing job cards.
d) The rates on the table used by TI were checked to payroll records.
e) Materials costs for components booked to the job were agreed to the component stock listings
on I5.
2 The products for the jobs in progress were compared to the finished goods listing to identify:
a) any where the costs to date are significantly in excess of the current cost.
b) any that may be slow moving or obsolescent.
3 Review the WIP listing for any product descriptions that refer to development expenditure.
Results
Detailed checks on the job cards proved satisfactory and no problems were found. The costs per unit on the 2 jobs
checked were very close to the cost of the items in finished goods. The production normally takes up to one week. The
overheads attributable to the work in progress and finished goods were not expected to be material and no absorption
was considered necessary.
The average cost per unit for the jobs in work in progress was in all cases below the cost of the item in finished good (See
I6.5). TI was not aware of any batches where the costs were significantly higher than expected.
All of the lines continue in production and sale, and the selling price of the ultimate finished goods are higher than their
costs (See I7). Therefore there are no problems with slow moving or obsolescent inventories.
No jobs were identified not already recorded on E4.2 that appear to relate to development of new products.
Conclusion
Objectives achieved.
(1e)
Agree
(1c - d)
component
Agree labor
(1b) costs
Materials to Labor to (1a) rates to
Total to Labor hours booked to
Job No Product Batch size date date Sch Check hourly
date $ appear the
$ $ casts rates table
reasonable component
and HR
stock
record
listings on
I5
342-21 X-Fi Xtreme Music - Sound card - 250 75,250 12,250 87,500 I6.3 ü ü ü ü
24-bit - 192 kHz - 109 dB - PCI
This schedule summarizes the results of the work done. Detailed checks were performed on copies of the job cards. See I6.3 and I6.4
Date despatched to
16/1/2022
warehouse
S105 x 250
C
78.06 19,515 ü
C
S106 x 250 66.87 16,718 ü
S113 x 250
C
31.36 7,840 ü
ŜŅŦŵŢŪŭŴġůŰŵġŴűŦŤŪŧŪŦťŞ ĴIJĭIJĸĸ
ŜńŰŮűŰůŦůŵŴġŢťťŦťġŪůġijıijijġůŰŵġŴűŦŤŪŧŪŦťŞ
Date despatched to
26/1/2022
warehouse
S101 x 750
C
85.05 63,788 ü
C
S103 x 750 18.61 13,958 ü
S106 x 750
C
66.87 50,153 ü
ŜŅŦŵŢŪŭŴġůŰŵġŴűŦŤŪŧŪŦťŞ ĺĵĭIJĵĴ
ŜńŰŮűŰůŦůŵŴġŢťťŦťġŪůġijıijijġůŰŵġŴűŦŤŪŧŪŦťŞ
335-15 X-Fi Xtreme Music - Sound card - 24-bit - 192 250 185,938 744 875
kHz - 109 dB - PCI
336-15 Xforce 3D 8500GT 800MHz 512MB 750 258,188 344 400
339-15 X-F2 Xtreme Audio card with X-Fi Crystallizer 250 100,625 403 575
PCI
340-15 802.11g Wireless G PCI Network Card 500 29,250 59 75
ü
341-15 Portable Wi-Fi hot spot 250 39,375 158 225
ü
342-15 X-Fi Xtreme Music - Sound card - 24-bit - 192 250 87,500 350 875
kHz - 109 dB - PCI ü
343-15 Xforce 3D 8500GT 800MHz 512MB 750 106,313 142 400
ü ü
344-15 Xforce 3D 8500GT 800MHz 256MB 500 65,625 131 375
346-15 X-F2 Xtreme Audio card with X-Fi Crystallizer 500 43,125 86 575
PCI
347-15 802.11g Wireless G PCI Network Card 750 3,375 5 75
ŐŵũŦųġůŰŵġŴűŦŤŪŧŪŦťġŪůġŵũŦġŤŢŴŦġŴŵŶťź 271,998
Xforce 3D 8600GT 1400MHz 256MB Graphics card 308 500.00 154,000.00 1,020.00
Xforce 3D 8600GT 2000MHz 256MB Graphics card 889 775.00 688,975.00 1,560.00
S
I7.1 ü
X-FI Xtreme Audio card with X-Fi Sound card 406 225.00 91,350.00 450.00
Crystallizer PCI
X-F2 Xtreme Audio card with X-Fi Sound card A 385 575.00 221,375.00 1,150.00
Crystallizer PCI
X-Fi Xtreme Music - Sound card - Sound card I7.1 763 875.00 667,625.00 1,750.00
24-bit - 192 kHz - 109 dB - PCI ü
802.11g Wireless G PCI Network Network card 826 75.00 61,950.00 150.00
Card
Ethernet PCI LAN card Network card S 367 75.00 27,525.00 140.00
802.11G Wireless USB Network Network adapter A 917 75.00 68,775.00 150.00
Adapter I7.1 ü
802.11G Wireless USB Network Network adapter 1015 150.00 152,250.00 295.00
Adapter (with extension)
ü
Note 1. According to Raymond Chan the remaining memory sticks that were not sold with the business have been
scrapped and omitted from the stock sheets. The precise value is not known, but the amount is likely to be trivial as the
Memory Stick Division inventory had little or no value.
Note 2 The marked selling price exceed the recorded cost in all cases.
Note 3 The key item is the Wi-Fi Express Extender that was in the computer that caught fire and concerning which there is
a possibility of a claim against the company (See N3).
Objective
To confirm that finished goods inventories are carried on a FIFO basis and at the lower of cost and net realizable value.
Assertion
Valuation of finished goods
Method
1 A sample of 5 items (including 1 key item - the Wi-Fi Express Extender may be the subject of litigation (see
N3) so it was decided to look at these) were selected on the basis of being the 3 highest value items plus 1 at
random and plus the key item (I2.3).
a) The cost per unit was agreed to the job card for latest batch.
b) Where the quantity in stock exceeded the most recent batch size, the cost on the job card for the
previous batch was also checked to the underlying documents.
2 Inventory sales reports were run for each line for January and February.
a) The quantity sold and the prices at which they were sold were noted.
b) The prices and quantities were compared to the volume in stock and the stated selling price to
identify any slow moving lines or lines where the selling price is less than cost.
Results
The tests on the cost of finished goods are set out on I7.2. The result showed that all samples were valued on a FIFO
basis.
The tests on net realizable value are set out on I7.3. Two of the lines were selling at prices slightly below the stated selling
price. However, this is still comfortably in excess of cost.
Conclusion
Objective achieved.
1,877,750
Note 1 Cost for the last batch agreed exactly to the unit cost of HK$775 and the batch size was 400. As this is only a
small proportion of the year-end balance, the previous job card for this product was also checked, which was
also HK$775 (550 units) and agreed to the inventory unit cost.
Note 2 Cost agreed exactly and the batch size was 750. The previous job card for this product was also checked
(550 units): the cost was the same.
Note 3 Cost agreed exactly and the batch size was 500. As this is only a small proportion of the year end balance
the previous job card for this product was also checked (500 units): the cost was the same.
Note 4 Cost agreed exactly and the batch size was 1,000.
Note 5 Cost agreed exactly and the batch size was 1,000.
Conclusion: The finished goods were valued using FIFO method properly.
Sales price
Selling
per
Unit Total cost Quantity in Sales in price per
Product inventory
cost $ stock Jan & Feb unit
listing
$
$
1 Xforce 3D 8600GT 2000MHz 775 688,975 1,560 889 675 1,555
256MB
2 X-Fi Xtreme Music - Sound card - 875 667,625 1,750 763 585 1,750
24-bit - 192 kHz - 109 dB - PCI
3 Wi-Fi Express Extender 250 211,750 475 847 798 475
4 Portable Wi-Fi hot spot plus 275 240,625 550 875 580 545
1,877,750
Note 1 Sales for January and February taken from the inventory sales reports for those months.
We have assessed the accuracy of the sales reports by testing selected items on the report to the underlying sales
order and bank receipts. No exception noted from the test, hence the sales reports are considered as valid. See I7.3a
for work performed [Note. I7.3a not produced in this example file]
Note 2 All lines are moving well and there does not appear to be any issues with slow moving inventory. Further batches
of all lines have been produced since the year end which suggests none are obsolescent.
Note 3 Two of the lines have been sold at prices slightly less than the sales price shown on the inventory listing. However,
the sales price is still comfortably in excess of cost and so does not affect the valuation.
Objective
Test cut-off between inventory transit from factory to warehouse
Assertions
Cut-off of inventory
Method
The last job despatched from the factory is 333-21 according to the information noted at the inventory count. This agrees with the
work in progress listing where the jobs started but not complete are 334-21 to 347-21.
However, when looking at the inventory records at the warehouse the last GRN processed (the factory job number is used as a
GRN in the warehouse) was 322-21.
2 Goods that were delivered to the warehouse but missed during the count. These were spotted during the count and
the numbers noted on I4.4 represent these items as set out below.
The missing stock in '1' above has been adjusted on J5.1 and added to B7 Journal #2.
Dr Inventory (Finished goods) 1,750,438
Cr Other receivables 1,750,438
The following journal in respect of '2' has been added to B7 Journal #1.
Dr Inventory (Finished goods) 1,043,750
Cr Cost of sales 1,043,750
1 Summary sheet J
2 Lead schedule J1
Assess management's expected credit losses calculation [Not included in this example file] J4.1
9 Other receivables J5
Owed by warehouse J5.1
Directors' loan account J5.2
Director's confirmation of loan from company J5.3
11 Prepayment J8
Insurance prepayment J8.1
Telephone and photocopier prepayments J8.2
Audit objectives
1 To ensure that trade receivables are Yes/No AW
correctly recorded. 4, 5, 6, 7 1, 2, 3, 4
Planning conclusion
Materiality or, where applicable, section specific materiality, (C7) has been set at: HK$933k
I am satisfied that from the tests planned sufficient appropriate evidence can be gained to satisfy the objectives.
Prepared by: AW Date: 10/3
Reviewed by: JO Date: 11/3
Final conclusion
From the audit work carried out I confirm that:
- the work has been performed in accordance with the audit programme.
- the work performed and the results obtained have been adequately documented.
- all necessary information has been collected for the presentation and disclosure in the financial statements.
- sufficient appropriate evidence has been obtained to support the audit conclusion reached.
- in my opinion (subject to matters highlighted on B6 or B9)* trade and other receivables are fairly stated/ * not fairly
stated as described below.
Trade receivables
Sales ledger control J3 15,561 - 15,561 10,808
Cost/existence
4 Obtain or prepare an aged list of balances Y Y J3 AW
and test the casts.
5 Agree the aged list of balances to the control Y Y J3 AW
account. Obtain explanations for all material
adjustments to the control account.
Cut-off
11 Cut-off testing is covered in Section R. Y Y R6.2 AW
Prepayments
12 Obtain a list of items included as J8
prepayments:
(a) Test mathematical accuracy. Y Y AW
(b) Vouch material items to bank N J8.1 to They are not material AW
statements and invoices. 8.2 individually. No
vouching performed.
(c) Review for reasonableness and verify Y Y J8.1 to They are not AW
significant/unusual items, comparing 8.2 significantly different
with last year and expectations. from last year. No
unusual nature or
trend noted.
Other receivables
13 Obtain or prepare a list of other receivables. J5
Long-term receivables
15 Where a receivable, or portion thereof is None AW
recoverable after more than one year,
consider:
(a) whether any allowance for impairment N
and / or uncollectibility is necessary.
(2) Disclosure
checklist completed
against management's
disclosure [Not
included in this
example file]
Bespoke tests
20 Draft and perform any necessary additional Y Y None required AW
tests such as those required by C8.3 and
cross reference with the objectives on the
summary sheet.
(c) Check that loans granted during the year Y Y J5.3 Reviewed movement AW
are properly authorized; of the loan to a
director on J5.3.
(d) Check that loan repayments are received Y Y J5.3 AW
on the due date and correctly recorded;
and
(e) Check that interest on loans receivable Y Y AW
is:
- correctly recorded;
- received on the due dates; and
- correctly accrued at the year end.
(f) Consider whether any allowance for Y Y AW
impairment and / or uncollectibility is
necessary.
9 Ensure the entity accounted for foreign N None AW
currency transactions in accordance with
applicable accounting standards.
Sample size =
(See maximum
Residual population x Sampling risk factor HK$ 3,061 x 1.2 = 3 below)
Materiality HK$ 1,120
Plus: Number of items above performance materiality = 4
Number of other “key” items Debtors substantially overdue for > 2 months = 2
Actual sample size 9
Conclusion
I note that the sample size calculated by the APM is a suggestion only and that the extent of testing is a matter for
professional judgment. I am satisfied that the sample specified above will fairly test the population.
Note: Please refer to HKSA 530.A23 for guidance if the auditor concludes that audit sampling has not provided a
reasonable basis for conclusions about the population that has been tested.
* Delete as appropriate.
Objective
To identify unusualness of trade receivables by reviewing top 10 customers
Assertions
Completeness and existence of trade receivables
Method
Conclusion
Top 10 customers are the same as last year with similar year-end balance as last year.
No irregularities noted.
Acc
Customer Total Current + 1 month + 2 months Older
No.
HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$
A001 Abihsot c 3,274,075 1,299,725 976,500 910,000 87,850
A005 Agemoi 179,025 107,730 52,045 19,250
D001 Drakcap Ttelweh c 2,126,600 677,110 842,450 607,040
E001 Emit Computers 97,860 56,700 38,010 3,150
E005 Erawneila 29,050 3,150 19,250 6,650
G001 Gnusmas c 64,680 64,680
G050 Gsnnah 155,785 97,650 52,535 5,600
H001 Hcetavon 249,970 119,560 59,745 39,165 31,500
H050 Hsem -
L001 Lled c 2,562,840 821,100 885,850 786,240 69,650
L050 Llewylop -
M001 MBI 5,460 5,460
N001 Nikleb 80,675 51,450 25,725 3,500
N005 Noclaf -
N010 Norcip PC 111,810 61,250 50,560
O001 Onid PC -
O005 Oodoo Computers c 525,000 525,000
Q001 Qapmoc 484,925 207,900 212,625 5,250 59,150
Q050 Qneb -
R001 Raegten 33,750 33,750
R005 Reca c 265,685 244,125 20,090 1,470
R010 Rotxam c 721,700 319,200 402,500
S001 Senihcame c 535,500 535,500
S005 Susa 79,695 79,695
S010 Sysknil 231,875 77,175 51,450 103,250
U001 Ustijuf -
X001 Xirtim 253,015 131,250 115,500 6,265
Y001 Yawetag 16,625 16,625
Y005 Ygrenic -
Y010 Ynos c 3,475,500 1,158,360 1,327,725 894,915 94,500
ü
c
Casts checked
Sample selected for circularization, see J3.1
Objective
To confirm that trade receivables exist
Assertions
Accuracy, completeness and existence of trade receivables
Method
A sample of 9 balances ( J2.3) were selected for testing. These comprised 4 items above performance materiality, 2
balances that were substantially overdue and 3 selected judgmentally.
Adeline Leung's agreement was obtained to circularize all balances. The letters were sent by N&C in January as soon as
the year end reports were available enclosing reply paid envelopes addressed to N&C.
Alternative procedures as specified on J6.1 were undertaken for all non-replies or where the balance confirmed did not
agree.
Results
The results are summarized on J6. The proportion of replies was reasonable and satisfactory alternative procedures were
performed in respect of all non-replies or differences.
Conclusion
Objective achieved.
Objective
To obtain evidence on management's expected credit losses (ECL) assessment on trade receivables
Assertion
Valuation of trade receivables
Method
Cash received after the year end was reviewed for each account circularized on J6.1.
9 samples were selected for circularization as determined on J2.3.
Cash received was agreed to the remittance advice from the customer as a check that receipts are allocated in the
receivables ledger to the invoices specified on the remittance advice and that the ageing of sales invoices in the ledger
corresponds with the remittance advice.
Results
Cash received
Year end
Balance and agreed to
Acc Ref balance still O/S
HK$ remittance advice
HK$
HK$
Key items
Oodoo 539,000 - J3.3 539,000
Computers
Senihcame 535,500 210,000 J3.3 325,500 There are some technical problems
that have now been partially
resolved (hence the payments on
account). The remaining issue
should be resolved in the next few
weeks.
Other sample items Now paid AW 15/4/22
Gnusmas 64,680 64,680 J3.3 -
Reca 265,685 250,215 J3.3 15,470
Rotxam 721,700 721,700 J3.3 -
13,565,580 11,618,005 1,947,575
No instances were found of journals being used to move cash within the sales ledger, or of cash being allocated incorrectly
or not in accordance with remittance advices.
Conclusion
The subsequent settlement status is considered in our assessment of management's ECL model in J4.1. [Note. J4.1 is not
produced in this example file]
[Note. If remittance advices are not available or are not checked then other procedures may be necessary to confirm the
accuracy of aging in the receivables ledger.]
Rem.
Date $ Cash book Comments
advice
A001 Abihsot
7-Jan-22 1,000,500 ü ü
13-Feb-22 1,200,975 ü ü
17-Mar-22 818,500 ü ü
3,019,975
1,827,560
L001 Lled
4-Jan-22 1,000,000 ü ü
8-Feb-22 587,140 ü ü
7-Mar-22 724,050 ü ü
2,311,190
Y010 Ynos
16-Jan-22 1,123,550 None ü The client does not issue remittance advices;
however, the receipts were substantially agreed to
13-Feb-22 965,235 None ü
specific invoices on the sales ledger. A number of
19-Mar-22 1,123,900 None ü small credit notes made it hard to agree the
amounts exactly.
3,212,685
S001 Senihcame
12-Jan-22 105,000 None ü The client does not issue remittance advices;
however, the receipts were agreed to specific
7-Feb-22 105,000 None ü
invoices on the sales ledger.
210,000
G001 Gnusmas
10-Feb-22 64,680 ü ü
Rem.
Date $ Cash book Comments
advice
R005 Reca
25-Jan-22 138,005 ü ü When looking at these remittance advices it was
noted that Reca has the same business address as
28-Feb-22 112,210 ü ü
Chan Computers Limited (owned by Mrs. Chan). On
250,215 checking the website for Chan Computers it was
discovered that Reca Limited is now a wholly
owned subsidiary of Chan Computers and so is a
related party of MCL.
See Note on B9
R010 Rotxam
18-Jan-22 402,500 ü ü
27-Feb-22 319,200 ü ü
721,700
Objective
Obtain evidence on management's expected credit losses (ECL) on trade receivables
Assertion
Valuation of trade receivables
Results
2021 2020
Draft Jnl Adj Final
$000 Ref $000 $000 $000
In the management accounts, the loss allowance for trade receivable was HK$875K (See J1) before the ECL
assessment. After the ECL assessment, Adeline Leung considered that the loss allowance should be HK$539K hence
the following post year-end journal was made to reduce it to HK$539K:
Recorded on A3 Jn 5:
HK$'000
Dr Allowance for impairment loss 336
Cr Cost of sales - Doubtful debt expense 336
For trade receivables, MCL applies the simplified approach permitted by HKFRS 9 to measure the loss allowance at an
amount equal to lifetime ECL:
Gross Expected Loss
receivables loss rates allowance
At 31 December 2021 HK$'000
Current 4,450 0.1% 4
30-60 days 5,172 0.6% 31
61-90 days 3,881 1.2% 46
91+ days 914 50% 458
14,417 539
We have assessed management's ECL on its debtors and noted it is reasonable and in line with HKFRS 9 requirements.
See J4.1 on our work and assessment on MCL's ECL assessment. [Note. J4.1 is not produced in this example file]
We further noted that MCL charges its doubtful debt expense to cost of sales. However, it does not relate to the sales of
goods so it should be classified as a line item in the P/L. The net doubtful debt amount charged/reversed to P/L during the
year was greater than clearly trivial, so an unadjusted misstatement on the reclassification was raised to B7; however, as
this affects presentation in the P/L, AL agreed to adjust - see Jnl 19 on A3. Also see R1.5.
Conclusion
Objective achieved.
2021 2020
Draft Adj Final
$000 $000 $000 $000
Staff loans 35 35 64
Insurance claim - - 25
Sale of plant - - 63
Objective
Obtain evidence on "Owed by warehouse" balance
Assertion
All on other receivables
Amounts owed by the warehouse represent finished goods that have been despatched by the factory but which had not
been received in the warehouse at the time of the warehouse inventory count.
1,750,438 J5
All items were agreed to the factory despatch note to confirm that they were despatched from the factory before the year
end. They were then checked to the stock records in the warehouse to confirm that they were received after the year end.
The factory despatch notes use the job number including the suffix for the year so it is relatively easy to identify deliveries
recorded in the warehouse in 2022 with a 2021 code that were not included in work in progress at the year end.
Conclusion
This amount should be included as part of finished goods as goods in transit. See B7 - #2
Dr Inventory (Finished goods - BS) 1,750,438
Cr Other receivables 1,750,438
$
Balance brought forward 57,830
The above summary was prepared from the general ledger account by AW.
The loan account is all in respect of Raymond Chan. The loan is unsecured, interest free and repayable on
demand.
There were no repayments in the year so the year end balance is also the maximum amount outstanding. As
noted above the movements in the year are some goods taken for private use and a cash advance.
The finished goods taken by the director for personal use were not material. Separate disclosure of the details &
the related party transactions was considered not necessary.
The balance on the loan account has been confirmed in writing by R Chan (J5.3) and our knowledge of his
personal circumstances suggests that recoverability is not a problem. The amount is not material so no further
work proposed.
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As at 31 December 2021
Results of test:
HK$
Balances confirmed by
9,708,770 71%
circularization (B)
Conclusion
Alternative
Balance
Balance verified Remaining procedures Balances verified
confirmed by Unconfirmed Unverified
Balance by subsequent unaudited undertaken on by alternative
Customer confirmation balance (A-B) balances
HK$ settlement balance (C-D) column E items e.g. procedures
received HK$ HK$
HK$ HK$ sample check on HK$
HK$
proof of sale
Key items
Oodoo Computers 525,000 - 525,000 - 525,000 Agreed to despatch 525,000 -
notes and invoices
Senihcame 535,500 - 535,500 210,000 325,500 Agreed to despatch 325,500 -
notes and invoices
2021 2020
Draft Adj Final
$ $ $ $
2021 2020
HK$ HK$
J8 480,036 492,774
Buildings insurance is paid in December for the next calendar year. MCL have changed insurer and were able to
negotiate a reduction in cost.
Other insurance prepayments are not materially different from last year. As the amounts are below materiality they
have not been investigated further.
2021 2020
HK$ HK$
J8 134,253 416,897
The hire of the telephone system was invoiced in December 2020 for the 2021 calendar year. During 2021 MCL
negotiated that in future it would be billed quarterly in advance and HK$90,000 was invoiced in December 2021 in
respect of the first quarter of 2022.
Other leasing prepayments are not material and have not been investigated further.
1 Summary sheet K
2 Lead schedule K1
3 Audit programme K2
5 Bank confirmation K4
Audit objectives
1 To establish that all bank balances and 4, 5, 9, 10 Yes/No AW
overdrafts have been included at the
correct amount.
3 To ensure that cash balances are genuine 9, 10, 11, Yes/No Cash not material AW
and have been included at the correct 12, 13 & no foreign
amount. currency balances
Planning conclusion
Materiality or, where applicable, section specific materiality, (C7) has been set at: HK$933k
I am satisfied that from the tests planned sufficient appropriate evidence can be gained to satisfy the objectives.
Prepared by: AW Date: 10/3
Reviewed by: JO Date: 11/3
Final conclusion
From the audit work carried out I confirm that:
- the work has been performed in accordance with the audit programme.
- the work performed and the results obtained have been adequately documented.
- all necessary information has been collected for the presentation and disclosure in the financial statements.
- sufficient appropriate evidence has been obtained to support the audit conclusion reached.
- in my opinion (subject to matters highlighted on B6 or B9)* bank and cash are fairly stated/ * not fairly stated as
described below.
2021 2020
Draft Adj Final
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
Petty cash 7 C 7 7
Bank current account K3.1 5,648 5,648 -
Deposit account K3.2 14 Y 14 35
5,669 - 5,669 42
ü ß
Bank overdrafts:
- - - 1,501
ü ß
ß Agreed to last year's accounts
ü Agreed to final accounts
C Cash certificate obtained. [Not reproduced in this example file]
Y Bank confirmation received (K4)
Test Results
Initials
required satisfactory Sch ref Comments
and date
Y/N Y/N
General
1 Obtain and check, or prepare, a lead schedule Y Y K1 AW
for the current year’s figures and reconcile this
to the general ledger.
2 Carry out analytical procedures such as:
(a) comparison of the current figures with Y Y C6.1 AW
those of prior periods; K1
Bespoke tests
17 Draft and perform any necessary additional Y Y None AW
tests such as those required by C8.3 and cross
reference with the objectives on the summary
sheet.
Outstanding lodgments:
[Others not specified in case study] 1,762,709
(1,762,709)
A Leung 6,027,527
Agreed to bank conf K4
Notes
1. Schedule prepared by client
2. Reconciliation approved by Adeline Leung
3. Clearance of largest 10 cheques checked by AW (which covers 93% of total unpresented payments)
4. The nature of reconciling items was reviewed. All outstanding lodgments and unpresented payments are related to
the business of MCL Ltd. No unusual items were noted.
DEPOSIT ACCOUNT
HK$
Notes
1. Schedule prepared by client
2. Reconciliation approved by Adeline Leung
For the purposes of our annual audit please complete the attached form to show the following information relating to our affairs with your
bank as at the close of business on 31 December 2021. For each item please state any factors which limit the completeness of your
reply; if there is nothing to report, state "none".
Please confirm the position by completing the section headed "Bankers Confirmation" on the final page of this request.
You are hereby authorized to return this request after completion and together with any remarks you may
have to our auditors, Messrs. Nickleby & Chuzzlewitt
You are hereby authorized to debit any charge for this service to account number 66666666
It is understood that your reply to this request will in no way prejudice your rights in respect of your General Lien as Bankers.
Yours faithfully
A Leung
authorized signatory on behalf of Manufacturing Company Limited
Local
currency
66666666 $6,027,527.00 Cr ü K3.1
Foreign
currency
Local
currency
Foreign
currency
Item 5 Loan Account Debit Balance/s (excluding Loans in connection with Inward cargoes) in your books
Account No. Balance
Foreign
currency
March
76543219 Loan M4.2
Local 2021
currency
Foreign
currency
Item 7 Advances to Manufacturers and/or Packing Credits Account and/or Exports Loans granted Outstanding in your books
Account No. Balance
None
Item 8 Acceptances Outstanding in your books
Bills receivable by you Reference No. Amount Issue Date Maturity Date
(banker) None
1 Alternatively, banks may complete this section by attaching the relevant bank facility letters. Any relevant information not included
in such letters should be separately included above.
None
Item 13 Loans granted in connection with Inward Cargoes Outstanding in your books
Reference No. Amount Details of Cargo
None
Given by you on our behalf To whom Issued Reference No. Notional Amount
None
2 Common examples of guarantees include financial guarantees, advance payment guarantees, shipping guarantees and
performance bond, bid bond and retention bond guarantees. Banks are recommended to provide additional explanatory notes for
the items or terms used in the bank confirmation, where the nature of the guarantee is not readily apparent.
3 Common examples of derivative contracts/ structured product contracts include forward rate agreements, option contracts,
futures contracts, swap arrangements, option contracts, bullion contracts, commodity contracts and structured products. Banks
are recommended to provide additional explanatory notes for the items or terms used in the bank confirmation, where the nature
of the derivative contract / structured product contract is not readily apparent.
BANKERS' CONFIRMATION
We confirm that the balances and information which we have inserted under items 1 to 17 above are correct and complete.
This information is given in strictest confidence, for the purposes of your audit, without any responsibility for error or omission on
the part of this Bank, its employees, agents or informants.
1 Summary sheet L
2 Lead schedule L1
8 Accruals L4
9 Lease Summary L6
Lease liabilities L6.1
Audit objectives
1 To ensure that liabilities exist and have AW
been fully and accurately recorded. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
1, 2, 3 Yes/No
9
Planning conclusion
Materiality or, where applicable, section specific materiality, (C7) has been set at: HK$933k
I am satisfied that from the tests planned sufficient appropriate evidence can be gained to satisfy the objectives.
Prepared by: AW Date: 10/3
Reviewed by: JO Date: 11/3
Final conclusion
From the audit work carried out I confirm that:
- the work has been performed in accordance with the audit programme.
- the work performed and the results obtained have been adequately documented.
- all necessary information has been collected for the presentation and disclosure in the financial statements.
- sufficient appropriate evidence has been obtained to support the audit conclusion reached.
- in my opinion (subject to matters highlighted on B6 or B9)* trade and other payables are fairly stated/ * not fairly
stated as described below.
2021 2020
Draft Jnl Adj Final
$000 Ref $000 $000 $000
Test Results
Initials
required satisfactory Sch ref Comments
and date
Y/N Y/N
General
1 Obtain and check, or prepare, a lead schedule Y Y L1 AW
for the current year’s figures and reconcile this
to the general ledger.
2 Carry out analytical procedures such as:
(a) comparison of the current figures with Y Y C6.1 AW
those of prior periods; L1
Cut-off
10 Cut-off test is covered in Section R. Y Y R7.2 AW
Leasing
11 Complete relevant programmes under App6 Y Y F6 AW
where HKFRS 16 applies.
14 Have any sale and lease back transactions in N No sale and lease AW
the period been identified and accounted for in back transactions
accordance with the applicable accounting during the period
standard?
Accruals
15 Review accruals for completeness comparing L4
to:
Other payables
18 Vouch any material other payables to Y Y L4 AW
supporting documentation and ensure that
other payables are carried at amortised cost.
(2) Disclosure
checklist completed
against
management's
disclosure [Not
included in this
example file]
Bespoke tests
20 Draft and perform any necessary additional Y Y None required AW
tests such as those required by C8.3 and cross
reference with the objectives on the summary
sheet.
Conclusion
21 Consider whether there are any points which Y Y None AW
need to be included in a letter of representation
or letter of comment and record on A5 or A6 as
appropriate.
Sample size =
(See maximum
Residual population x Sampling risk factor HK$ 1,735 x 0.93 = 1 below)
Materiality HK$ 1,120
Plus: Number of items above performance materiality See L3 = 5
Number of other “key” items The major supplier of MCL (Lanicex) = 1
Actual sample size 7
Conclusion
I note that the sample size calculated by the APM is a suggestion only and that the extent of testing is a matter for
professional judgment. I am satisfied that the sample specified above will fairly test the population.
Note: Please refer to HKSA 530.A23 for guidance if the auditor concludes that audit sampling has not provided a
reasonable basis for conclusions about the population that has been tested.
* Delete as appropriate.
Sample size =
(See maximum
Residual population x Sampling risk factor HK$ 1,313 x 1.20 = 1 below)
Materiality HK$ 1,120
Plus: Number of items above performance materiality See L6 = 0
Number of other “key” items = 0
Actual sample size 1
Conclusion
I note that the sample size calculated by the APM is a suggestion only and that the extent of testing is a matter for
professional judgment. I am satisfied that the sample specified above will fairly test the population.
Note: Please refer to HKSA 530.A23 for guidance if the auditor concludes that audit sampling has not provided a
reasonable basis for conclusions about the population that has been tested.
* Delete as appropriate.
Objective
To identify unusualness of trade payables by reviewing top 10 customers
Assertions
Completeness and existence of trade payables
2021 2020
AccNo. Supplier Comments
HK$ HK$
1 N005 nVidia 1,734,600 1,697,870 Continues to be main supplier
The top ten suppliers are broadly similar to 2020. The only significant changes are:
1 The reduction in use of Srepooc due to quality problems. This also explains why the balance due at 31 December
has not been paid. (See L3)
2 There were also some delivery problems with Lacinex so purchases switched to other suppliers, particularly
Normo Rotinom.
Conclusion
No irregularities noted.
Acc
Customer Total Current + 1 month + 2 months Older
No.
HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$
A001 Aivuna 18,340.00 8,750.00 6,125.00 3,465.00 0.00
A002 Avivnob 49,518.00 19,348.00 17,311.00 12,684.00 175.00
C001 Caud 35,763.00 0.00 23,184.00 12,173.00 406.00
C002 Cimonoce C 1,040,760.00 386,575.00 280,700.00 341,635.00 31,850.00
D001 Disrevir 66,024.00 48,300.00 0.00 17,724.00 0.00
E001 Enimar Tubis 111,874.00 42,756.00 37,702.00 29,281.00 2,135.00
E002 Edart Reilppus 145,803.00 34,636.00 42,399.00 41,412.00 27,356.00
E003 Etrartic 10,087.00 0.00 8,645.00 1,442.00 0.00
E004 Ewakcip C 1,517,775.00 500,766.00 514,990.00 428,561.00 73,458.00
L001 Lacinex C 650,475.00 223,048.00 207,795.00 208,922.00 10,710.00
L002 Lemomsed 31,178.00 11,886.00 0.00 19,292.00 0.00
L003 Lorteze 61,439.00 16,597.00 21,420.00 23,422.00 0.00
L004 Lotis Urted 71,526.00 0.00 71,526.00 0.00 0.00
M001 Maet Dem 48,601.00 20,384.00 18,438.00 0.00 9,779.00
M002 Mut Cafunam 22,925.00 22,925.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
N001 Nanrarevni 55,020.00 16,660.00 16,660.00 21,700.00 0.00
N002 Navazem 40,348.00 19,341.00 16,905.00 4,102.00 0.00
N003 Normo Rotinom C 823,935.00 255,360.00 224,644.00 249,830.00 94,101.00
N004 Norramic 80,696.00 0.00 55,104.00 28,574.00 -2,982.00
N005 nVidia C 1,734,600.00 578,410.00 609,091.00 547,099.00 0.00
O001 Odiben 85,281.00 29,939.00 32,298.00 20,055.00 2,989.00
R001 Raazoc 165,067.00 109,375.00 0.00 55,692.00 0.00
R002 Rocibmis 24,759.00 0.00 0.00 24,759.00 0.00
S001 Salta C 94,451.00 34,860.00 29,281.00 30,310.00 0.00
S002 Sitarvon 121,044.00 21,756.00 38,423.00 41,377.00 19,488.00
S003 Soeclac 130,214.00 67,445.00 62,769.00 0.00 0.00
S004 Srepooc 12,838.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 12,838.00
T001 Talevom 77,028.00 0.00 34,251.00 42,777.00 0.00
T001 Telbin Lien C 1,170,855.00 387,702.00 416,381.00 366,772.00 0.00
U001 Ulfimat 33,012.00 33,012.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
X001 Xavomuen 75,194.00 23,016.00 44,772.00 7,406.00 0.00
… Other balances 66,566.00 18,273.00 21,728.00 17,815.00 8,750.00
below HK$1,000
Objective
To obtain evidence on accuracy, completeness, cutoff and existence of trade payables and that controls in this area
are operating effectively.
Assertions addressed
Accuracy, completeness, cutoff, existence of trade payables
Method
1 Year-end trade payables were compared to the prior year. See L1.
2 The top 10 suppliers in 2021 were also compared to the top 10 in 2020 and explanations sort for any
fluctuations. See L2.5.
3 Purchases 'year to date' information stored by the client's system was used to identify the major suppliers as
follows:
a) Cimonoce Balance > performance materiality
b) Ewakcip Balance > performance materiality
c) Lacinex Key item
d) Normo Rotinom Balance > performance materiality
e) nVidia Balance > performance materiality
f) Telbin Lien Balance > performance materiality
All are included in the year end trade payables listing. (See L3)
4 A circularization was performed for a sample of 7 suppliers (L7.1). The sample comprised 5 balances above
performance materiality (also major suppliers), 1 other major supplier and 1 balance selected at random (L7 and
L7.1). Adeline Leung's agreement was obtained to circularize all balances. The letters were sent by N&C in
January as soon as the year end reports were available enclosing reply paid envelopes addressed to N&C.
5 For suppliers where no reply was received, balances were agreed to supplier statement or where a statement
was not available either, balances were agreed to invoices and goods receipt notes (L7.1).
A sample of 11 (1 per month excluding December) statements for major suppliers was selected at random
throughout the year to ensure that the control testing cover the operating effectiveness throughout the
year. The sample size is calculated according to N&C audit methodology.
b) Weekly posting from purchase day book and cash book to the purchase ledger and the posting is
reviewed by Adrian Walker (S3-4). A sample of 10 weekly postings are selected for testing. The sample
size is calculated according to N&C audit methodology.
[Note: Detail working to the test of control in 6(a) and (b) is not included in this example file]
8 Invoices processed in January 2022 were reviewed to ensure that none related to December 2021 or earlier.
(L3.2)
The results of the circularization were very good with a substantial proportion of the balances with the main suppliers
agreed to circularization replies or supplier statements. See L7.1.
The testing of control S3-4 [Note. This test of control is not included in this example file] showed that controls in this
area were working well throughout the year. Reliance on controls in this area is justified.
The review of January invoices did not identify any that related to December 2021 or earlier that had not already been
identified and accrued. See L3.2.
The reason that trade payables have fallen despite the increase in purchases is that suppliers are being paid faster.
According to Adeline Leung, this is because of a change of payment terms by some suppliers and the company does
not want any interruptions to supply due to stops being placed on their account.
Conclusion
Objectives achieved.
Objective
Obtain evidence that post-year end invoices relating to 2021 were properly accrued.
Assertions addressed
Completeness, cutoff of trade payables
Method
Review all purchase ledger invoices processed in January 2022 for any relating to 2021 that have not already been
accrued.
Results
The following invoices processed in January 2022 were reviewed:
[Details not specified]
No invoices relating to 2021 were found that had not already accrued for 2021.
Conclusion
Objective achieved.
[Note. It is necessary to consider the normal operating cycle of the business when carrying out this test. In this example a
review of January invoices is considered sufficient because MCL's debtors would normally be paid within 30 days. But for
other businesses it may be necessary to review February, March or even later months to capture all year end creditors.]
2021 2020
Draft Adj Final
$ $ $ $
Purchase ledger
Last year's balance were accruals for goods/supplies received, but not yet posted to the purchase ledger (although they
were trade payables in nature) because invoices were not received. This was a reclassification misstatement we noted last
year and raised to the unadjusted misstatement last year.
Acting on N&C advice last year, management had reclassed the accrual to trade payables this year before the accounts
were closed. Hence nil balance for 2021.
Power
Current year's accrual were for power and utilities incurred in December 2021 (one month). We have verified that the
balance was paid in January 2022.
Last year's accrual were for power and utilities incurred in November and December 2020 (two months). We have verified
that the balance was paid in January 2021.
Noted that MCL processed the power and utilities payment faster in 2021, so there was a decrease in power accrual.
Other accruals were not material and year-end balances similar to last year. We have scrutinized their breakdown with no
irregularities noted. No further audit work is proposed.
FACTORY 7.4.6 682,351 3,920,000 4,190,124 8,792,475 563,292 3,443,762 5,348,713 9,355,767
c Agreed to confirmations from finance company. See L6.1 for audit work.
[Confirmations are not reproduced as part of this model file.]
2021
Total
More than 1 More than 2
More than 5 contractual
but less than but less than
years undiscounted
2 years 5 years
<1 year cash flows
MITSUBISHI FGC20N 7.4.1 22,554 - - 22,554
MITSUBISHI EOP15-24 7.4.2 20,234 - - 20,234
3 x Mini Cooper S 7.4.3 254,120 148,237 402,357
2 x MITSUBISHI PMWT11N 7.4.4 95,917 95,917 71,937 263,770
Flux Capacitor 7.4.5 188,874 188,874 440,706 818,454
FACTORY 7.4.6 1,580,258 1,580,258 4,740,774 4,740,774 12,642,063
2,161,957 2,013,285 5,253,417 4,740,774 14,169,432
A/C disclosure Note 26
Objective
To confirm the completeness and accuracy of lease liabilities and related disclosures.
Method
1 Prepare summaries for the permanent file summarizing of the terms of any new leases taken out during
the year.
2 Review the lease terms and ensure that it is appropriate to treat the leases as leases. The assessment is
performed on F1.1 [Not included in this example file] .
3 Agree the clients summary of finance leases on L6 to the summaries of lease agreements on the PAF.
Each PAF schedule was checked to the original lease agreement when the lease was first taken out.
4 Select a sample of 1 lease to be circularized as per L2.4. The lease for the 3 mini coopers was selected
judgmentally on the basis that the leases for the Mitsubishi PMWTs and the Flux Capacitor have been
checked already as new leases this year in order to prepare the PAF summaries (7.4.1 to 7.4.5).
Results
All tests satisfactory. The client summary is in accordance with the individual leases and the confirmation
received was also agreed.
All leases were reviewed and the terms summarized on 7.4.4 and 7.4.5.
Conclusion
Objective achieved.
Results of test:
Balances confirmed by
4 3,693,746 53%
circularization (B)
Conclusion
Only one balance was not confirmed by circularization or reconciliation to supplier statements. This balance was agreed
to individual invoices and all invoices were dated 2021. Invoices were also reviewed for Lacinex (i.e. the major supplier of
MCL) in January 2022 and noted all invoices posted to the account in January were dated 2022.
[Note: circularization replies and supplier statements have not been reproduced as part of this example file.]
Manufacturing Co Ltd started trading with a new French based customer in 2019. Transactions are in
euros.
10-Jan-21 0.116
CR - Sales 1,315,789
Y/E 31-Dec-2020
CR - FX gain 73,099
DR - Debtor 119,732
CR - Debtor 1,508,621
(1315789+73099+119732)
On 25-Nov-21 the company enters into a forward contract with its bank to sell €
200,000 on 25-Feb-22 at a contracted rate of HK$1: €0.139.
25-Feb-22 0.119
DR - Debtors 1,470,588
CR - Sales 1,470,588
Y/E 31-Dec-21
DR - Debtor 79,799
Y/E 31-Dec-22
DR - Debtor 130,285
CR - FX gain 130,285
(200,000/0.119 - 200,000/0.129)
[Note: The exchange rates used are illustrative and not representative of actual exchange rates.]
Conclusion
No irregularities noted in client's calculations.
Objective
To test the client valuations of the foreign currency debtors and foreign exchange forward contract at 31/12/2021 and
31/12/2020 and ensure they are not materially misstated.
Method
1 Review the forward exchange contract on PAF 7.5 [Not produced in this example file] and ensure that the terms listed
by Management in their valuation are correct.
2 Assess management's classification of the assets at fair value through profit or loss. The assessment is performed on
L10.3 [Not produced in this example file]; management's classification is considered appropriate. Also, the
assessment does not note any embedded derivative in the contract.
3 Compare the Spot and Forward rates used by the client in the calculations as at 31 December 2021 and 31 December
2020 at L10 to a third party source (FT.com). Enquire of Management as to the source of the spot and forward rates
used by them in their calculations.
4 Recalculate the foreign currency debtor and forward exchange contract derivative as at 31 December 2021 and 31
December 2020 using the rates obtained from FT.com. Compare to the client's calculations at L10 and ensure that
differences are less than clearly trivial (HK$10K) between our calculation and the amount recorded by the client.
5 Review Management's double entries posted in respect of the valuations and ensure these are in line with HKFRS 9.
Results
1 The forward exchange contract for 2021 was reviewed and the following terms were agreed:
Start date: The contract was entered into before the year-end and the settlement date is post
25-Nov-21
year-end and therefore a derivative FI exists at the year-end. The settlement date
Date of sale is within 3 months of the year-end and hence the liability should be shown as a
of Euros: 25-Feb-22 current liability.
Contracted €0.139/HK$1
rate:
Settlement € 200,000
Amount:
The forward exchange contract for 2020 was reviewed and the following terms were agreed:
Start date: 10-Oct-20 The contract was entered into in 2020 and the settlement date was in January
2021 and therefore a derivative FI existed at the 2020 year-end (prior year-end).
Date of sale The settlement date was within 3 months of the 202 year-end, hence the liability
of Euros: 10-Jan-21
was shown as a current liability.
Contracted €0.137/HK$1
rate:
Settlement € 175,000
Amount:
2 The forward rates used by Management at 31 December 2021 to value the derivative and foreign currency debtor
were obtained from the Company's bank. These compare to the rates obtained from FT.com as per below:
The rates used by the client are from a reliable source and are comparable to the rates obtained from FT.com.
3 See L10.2 for recalculations of the foreign exchange debtor and the foreign exchange contract derivative. The
differences between our expectation and the client calculation are within 10% of each other.
4 The double entries prepared by the client have been reviewed. Movement on the financial instrument and the foreign
currency debtor are both recognized in profit in the year as is appropriate under HKSA 21 and HKFRS 9.
Conclusion
Objective achieved.
Notes.
1. The derivative financial instruments are not material in either year however testing has been shown for example
purposes only.
2. In this illustration, the discount factor to derive the year-end balance is ignored.
3 The exchange rates are not indicative of true market conditions and are for illustrative purposes only.
€ HK$ € HK$
Settlement in Euros 200,000 Settlement in Euros 175,000
Debtor at point of sale 1,476,015 (200,000/0.1355) Debtor at point of sale 1,319,759 (175,000/0.1326)
Exchange gain per client 79,799 L10 Exchange gain per client 73,099 L10
Derivative FI at year-end 80,669 (200,000/0.1318 - 200,000/0.1392) Derivative FI at year-end 81,201 (175,000/0.1289 - 175,000/0.1371)
Derivative per client 76,303 L10 Derivative per client 79,217 L10
Difference -6,237
Difference -1,885
[Note: The exchange rates used are illustrative and not representative of actual exchange rates.]
1 Summary sheet M
2 Lead schedule M1
Audit objectives
1 To ensure that all material loans have 4, 5, 6 1, 2, 3, 4 Yes/No AW
been correctly accounted for.
Planning conclusion
Materiality or, where applicable, section specific materiality, (C7) has been set at: HK$933k
I am satisfied that from the tests planned sufficient appropriate evidence can be gained to satisfy the objectives.
Prepared by: AW Date: 10/3
Reviewed by: JO Date: 11/3
Final conclusion
From the audit work carried out I confirm that:
- the work has been performed in accordance with the audit programme.
- the work performed and the results obtained have been adequately documented.
- all necessary information has been collected for the presentation and disclosure in the financial statements.
- sufficient appropriate evidence has been obtained to support the audit conclusion reached.
- in my opinion (subject to matters highlighted on B6 or B9)* long-term loans and deferred income are fairly stated/ *
not fairly stated as described below.
Audit notes:
N1 New bank loan advance agreed to loan agreement. Advance confirmed as a current account receipt on 3
March 2021.
N2 Bank loan repaid from new loan advance. Repayment confirmed as a current account payment on 3 March
2021. Bank letter to directors confirming closure of account also viewed.
N3 For bank loans classified as non-current liabilities, reviewed the bank loan agreement to confirm there is no
overriding repayment on demand clause and hence no implications for HK-Int 5. Also noted that the current
and non-current portion was correctly classified by management based on the anticipated repayment
schedule according to the loan agreement. Refer to M6 for extract of bank loan agreement and the review
performed.
Test Results
Initials
required satisfactory Sch ref Comments
and date
Y/N Y/N
General
1 Obtain and check, or prepare, a lead Y Y M1 AW
schedule for the current year ’ s figures and
reconcile this to the general ledger.
2 Carry out analytical procedures such as:
(a) comparison of the current figures with Y Y M1 AW
those of prior periods;
Deferred income
7 Review the basis for deferring income N None AW
(a) vouch to supporting documents; and
(b) ensure that it is valid, complete and has
been correctly and consistently applied
with the prior year and applicable
accounting standards.
(b) Check memorandum of satisfaction for Y Y M4.2 One loan repaid from AW
loan relating to charges previously filed new advance
with Company Registry.
C/fwd at 31 C/fwd at 31
Repayment Analysis Dec 21 < 1 year >1 year Dec 20 < 1 year >1 year
$ $ $ $ $ $
A/c 87654321 M4.1 ü 1,029,787 83,015 946,772 1,109,000 79,213 1,029,787
A/c 76543219 M4.2 - - - 651,000 - 651,000
A/c 65432198 M4.3 ü 1,640,000 - 1,640,000 - - -
Total
Obligation Analysis - 2021 obligation <1 year 1-2 years 2-5 years >5 years
$ $ $ $ $
A/c 87654321 M4.1 1,319,776 132,445 132,445 397,335 657,551
A/c 76543219 M4.2 - - - - -
A/c 65432198 M4.3 2,363,960 78,720 78,720 540,375 1,666,145
Total
Obligation Analysis - 2020 obligation <1 year 1-2 years 2-5 years >5 years
$ $ $ $ $
A/c 87654321 M4.1 1,452,221 132,445 132,445 397,335 789,996
A/c 76543219 M4.2 661,416 661,416 - - -
All loans are secured by the Company's land and buildings which have a carrying value of HK$8,302,000 (see F1) (2020:
HK$7,035,000) and interest bearing of rate ranging from 4% (deemed interest rate of the group loan, see M5) to 4.8% per
annum.
The sensitivity analysis has been prepared with the assumption that the change in interest rates had occurred at the
balance sheet date and had been applied to the exposure to interest rate risk for the relevant financial instruments in
existence at that date. The changes in interest rate represent management's assessment of a reasonably possible
change in interest rates at that date over the period until the next annual balance sheet date.
The following schedule is an estimate of how the loan will be repaid based on repayments of $132,445 per annum and
the current interest rate of 4.8%. This is the prime rate less 0.2% as per the loan agreement (See PAF 7.3). ŜŏŰŵ
ŪůŤŭŶťŦťġŪůġŵũŪŴġŦŹŢŮűŭŦġŧŪŭŦįŞ
Total 1,029,787
This loan was fully repaid during the year. The interest rate was 4.8%, being the prime rate less 0.2% as per the loan
agreement (See PAF 7.3). [Not included in this example file]
Repayable
B/fwd Capital analysis
Year (Advanced) Interest Repaid C/fwd repaid (gross)
HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$
Note. A memorandum of satisfaction for this loan was filed with the Company Registry. A copy was obtained as part of
the company search (See O2.1-4) and filed on PAF 4.4 [Not included in this example file].
The following schedule is an estimate of how the loan will be repaid based on repayments of $182,500 per annum (after
initial 3 years with interest payments only) and the current interest rate of 4.8%. This is the prime rate less 0.2% as per
the loan agreement. See PAF 7.3ġ[Not included in this example file].
Total 1,640,000
M1
5
Recognize the loan initially at its present value of HK$5,000,000 / (1+4%)
At 31 December 2021:
- Fair value of the loan @ 31 December 2021 was determined to approximate the carrying
value on 31 December 2021 after considering the year-end market interest rate. Work
performed in M5.1 [not included in this example file].
1 Summary sheet N
2 Lead schedule N1
4 Using the work of management's expert - legal counsel [Not included in this example file] N2.2
7 Sales reports in November and December 2021 [Not included in this example file] N3.2
8 Test the costing of replacement components [Not included in this example file] N3.3
Audit objectives
1 To ensure that adequate provision has 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Yes/No AW
been made for all liabilities or losses 11, 12, 13,
which are likely to be incurred, or certain 14, 15, 16
to be incurred, but uncertain as to the
amount or date on which they will arise.
Planning conclusion
Materiality or, where applicable, section specific materiality, (C7) has been set at: HK$700k
I am satisfied that from the tests planned sufficient appropriate evidence can be gained to satisfy the objectives.
Prepared by: AW Date: 10/3
Reviewed by: JO Date: 11/3
Final conclusion
From the audit work carried out I confirm that:
- the work has been performed in accordance with the audit programme.
- the work performed and the results obtained have been adequately documented.
- all necessary information has been collected for the presentation and disclosure in the financial statements.
- sufficient appropriate evidence has been obtained to support the audit conclusion reached.
- in my opinion (subject to matters highlighted on B6 or B9)* provisions for liabilities and charges, contingent liabilities
and financial commitments are fairly stated/ * not fairly stated as described below.
2021 2020
Draft Adj Final
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
1,200 - 1,200 -
ü ß
ß Agreed to last year's accounts
ü Agreed to final accounts
Test Results
Initials
required satisfactory Sch ref Comments
and date
Y/N Y/N
General
1 Obtain and check, or prepare, a lead Y Y N1 AW
schedule for the current year’s figures and
reconcile this to the general ledger.
(a) Enquire of the directors whether they Y Y Not aware of any non- AW
are on notice of any possible compliance
instances of non-compliance with
such laws or regulations.
Bespoke tests
21 Draft and perform any necessary Y Y Yes - see below AW
additional tests such as those required by
C8.3 and cross reference with the
objectives on the summary sheet.
Review accident book for evidence of Y Y Accident book reviewed. AW
problems with compliance with health & Matters in 2021 all
safety legislation. related to the broken
down of two of the
major machines. No
accidents seen which
would imply a breach of
the health and safety
legislation.
Objective
To identify any actual or potential claims against the company.
Enquiry of management
I enquired into possible claims or litigation against MCL with Adeline Leung.
Regarding management's reliance of legal advice on the matter, we have assessed the lawyer's objectivity etc. using
standard programme Using the work of management's expert . No irregularities noted. See N2.2. [Not included in this
example file]
Review of minutes
Extracts of directors meeting minutes are shown on O4 and these support the above representations. The letter from the
company's legal advisers in relation to the advice on the fire allegedly caused by the WiFi Express Extender has been
examined and the advice confirmed. A copy is located on N5.1. [N5.1 not reproduced in example file]
Conclusion
Objective achieved.
Objective
To assess the appropriateness of the recall costs provided (accuracy, valuation)
Assertions
Accuracy, valuation, existence
Method
In December, MCL noted a difficulty with the design of a batch of Ethernet PCI LAN card so that with extended continuous
use the card would short circuit. On 11-Dec-21, MCL issued a recall to all customers for the relevant serial numbers
(#126591 to #126900). The recall would involve posting a replacement card to customers affected. Management expected
that costs relating to the recall would be HK$1.2m.
We have checked the recall notice issued by MCL to affected customers on 20 December, specifying that a replacement
would be sent to them in June 2022. Per discussion with Adeline Leung, staff is now processing the recall and expect that
the timeline in June 2022 can be met.
Management had classified the provision as non-current liabilities, while evidence suggests that it should be current. A
Leung agreed that a journal (#20 on A3) be raised to re-classify it to current liabilities.
HK$
Ethernet PCI LAN card
Replacement components (N1)
12,000 cards at $75 N2 900,000
Shipping costs
12,000 cards at $11 N3 132,000
Refund postage
12,000 cards at $7 N3 84,000
1,116,000
N1. Checked to MCL's sales report in 2021 that Ethernet PCI LAN card with serial numbers #126591 to #126900 were
initially sold in November 2021. When the problem was identified in December, a total of 12,000 cards within the serial
numbers were sold. Therefore, management's recall provision covered 12,000 cards.
To provide evidence on the accuracy of the sales report (thus the validity that 12,000 cards require provision), we consider
the following:
- Controls on the accuracy of sales reports were tested; no irregularities noted. See R6 and R6.1.
- We further verified the sales reports in November and December 2021 by tracing selected items on the sales reports to
the underlying sales invoices, despatch notes and bank receipts. No irregularities noted. See N3.2 for results. [N3.2 not
included in this example file]
N3. We noted from MCL's inventory record that each Ethernet PCI LAN card weighs 110g. We have verified this by
sighting the weighing exercise performed by a MCL staff - the weight for the selected cards weighted ranged from 108g to
112g.
MCL's estimation of shipping costs and refund postage was based on the charging table of HongKong Post published in
December 2021 for a local parcel of 120g. We have agreed them to the HongKong Post latest charging table and noted
agreement.
(1) justify the accuracy of numbers used by management. In this case, numbers used in client's estimation were extracted
from MCL's sales reports, inventory list and HongKong Post charging table. Accordingly, relevant procedures (either tests
of controls or tests of details) were performed to validate these numbers.
(2) justify the calculation formula used by management, which is simple and straight forward in this case.]
Conclusion
Management's provision of recall cost is reasonable.
1 Summary sheet O
2 Lead schedule O1
5 Share capital O3
6 Review of minutes O4
Audit objectives
1 To ensure that the statutory records have 4, 5, 6 1, 2 Yes/No AW
been properly maintained and are up to
date.
2 To ensure that any changes in share 11, 12, 13 3, 4 Yes/No AW
capital are supported by appropriate
resolutions and are properly reflected in
the financial statements.
3 To ensure that capital instruments and 7, 8, 9, 10, 5, 6, 7, 8 Yes/No Only ordinary AW
the related interest or dividends are 11, 12, 13 shares
properly presented in accordance with
the substance of the arrangements.
Planning conclusion
Materiality or, where applicable, section specific materiality, (C7) has been set at: HK$933k
I am satisfied that from the tests planned sufficient appropriate evidence can be gained to satisfy the objectives.
Prepared by: AW Date: 10/3
Reviewed by: JO Date: 11/3
Final conclusion
From the audit work carried out I confirm that:
- the work has been performed in accordance with the audit programme.
- the work performed and the results obtained have been adequately documented.
- all necessary information has been collected for the presentation and disclosure in the financial statements.
- sufficient appropriate evidence has been obtained to support the audit conclusion reached.
- in my opinion (subject to matters highlighted on B6 or B9)* share capital and reserves are fairly stated/ * not fairly
stated as described below.
Reserves:
See
Profit and loss 10,997 A3 (357) 10,640 4,396
Property revaluation Note 1,442 13 (238) 1,204 -
Capital contribution from parent M5 0 17 890 890 -
Statutory records
4 Perform a company search and obtain original Y Y PAF 4.4 [Documents not AW
statutory records for this period and up to the included in example
date of the auditor's report. file]
Share-based payments
13 Ensure share-based payment are verified and N None AW
properly accounted for in accordance with
applicable accounting standards. (Refer to
Section R for details of audit procedures)
Reserves
14 Review schedule of all movements in reserves. O1
Control
15 Ascertain details of the ultimate controlling Y Y The directors AW
party and ensure that correct disclosure is
made in the financial statements.
Bespoke tests
16 Draft and perform any necessary additional Y Y None AW
tests such as those required by C8.3 and cross
reference with the objectives on the summary
sheet.
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Holding Company Limited (see group structure on PAF 1.1.3).
During the year 35,000 shares in the company were issued to Tiffany Wai-yin for HK$525K. The shares were
issued by the directors as a means of giving Tiffany a stake in the group to try and ensure she does not leave and
also as an incentive. This had no impact on the share capital in this company. However, the directors decided that
this company should issue further shares to Holding Company Limited to match those issued by that company.
The shares were paid in cash and issued in accordance with the Companies Ordinance.
Audit work
Proceeds were agreed to MCL's bank statements in February 2021.
The statutory records were reviewed to ensure that the share issue had been properly recorded.
The issue of shares was agreed to the minutes. (O4)
No. of shares were checked and agreed to the latest return submitted to the Companies Registry on
15 June 2021.
The directors hold formal board meetings; however, the minutes are not always that detailed. The following
issues were noted from the minutes of meeting held from 1 January 2021 to 25 April 2022.
A Leung reported that a HK$5m interest-free loan was taken from the parent with a five year fixed term.
The terms of sale of the Memory Stick division were agreed and RC was given authority to sign the contract
on behalf of the company.
A copy of the contract has been placed on the PAF [Not included in this
model file]
[Note. Review of minutes should cover meetings held during the year and from the year-end date to the
auditor's report date.]
P INCOME TAXES
1 Lead schedule P1
8 Deferred tax calculation [Not included in this example file] P5.1, 5.2
Audit objectives
1 To ensure that the current tax is 4, 5 1, 2, 3 Yes/No AW
computed and accounted for in
accordance with applicable regulations
and financial reporting standards
respectively.
2 To ensure that deferred taxation has 6 4, 5, 6, 7 Yes/No AW
been correctly accounted for.
Planning conclusion
Materiality or, where applicable, section specific materiality, (C7) has been set at: HK$933k
I am satisfied that from the tests planned sufficient appropriate evidence can be gained to satisfy the objectives.
Prepared by: AW Date: 10/3
Reviewed by: JO Date: 11/3
Final conclusion
From the audit work carried out I confirm that:
- the work has been performed in accordance with the audit programme.
- the work performed and the results obtained have been adequately documented.
- all necessary information has been collected for the presentation and disclosure in the financial statements.
- sufficient appropriate evidence has been obtained to support the audit conclusion reached.
- in my opinion (subject to matters highlighted on B6 or B9)* income taxes are fairly stated/ * not fairly stated as
described below.
Balance sheet
12, 13,
Deferred taxation P5.1 1,552 16 385 1,937 1,589
Income statement
Under-provision in 2020 P3 - 11 35 35 -
[Note: Audit work with respect to income taxes and deferred taxes in P2.2, 3.1, 4, 5, 5.1 and 5.2 are not
included in this example file]
General
1 Obtain and check, or prepare, a lead schedule Y Y P1 AW
for the current year’s figures and reconcile this
to the general ledger.
2 Carry out analytical procedures such as:
(a) comparison of the current figures with Y Y P1 AW
those of prior periods;
(b) review and comparison of key ratios or N
other performance indicators.
3 Review for items above performance Y Y P1 All balances verified AW
materiality or that are otherwise unusual and and tied to relevant
verify. working papers
Current tax
4 Obtain and check, or prepare the following:
(a) tax computations; Y Y P3.1 AW
(b) an analysis of movement on the current Y Y P3 AW
tax account (including local tax and
overseas tax);
Deferred taxation
6 Calculate or review the calculation of the full Y Y P5 AW
potential deferred tax liability and consider
what provision, if any, is necessary.
(2) Disclosure
checklist completed
against
management's
disclosure [Not
included in this
example file]
Bespoke tests
8 Draft and perform any necessary additional N None required AW
tests such as those required by C8.3 and
cross reference with the objectives on the
summary sheet.
Conclusion
9 Consider whether there are any items which Y Y None AW
need to be included in a letter of
representation or letter of comment and record
this on A5 or A6 as appropriate.
b a
2020/21 681,000 35,000 (716,000) - -
^
2021/22 P3.1 - 1,377,185 - - 1,377,185
^
[Note: Audit work with respect to income taxes and deferred taxes in P2.2, 3.1, 4, 5, 5.1 and 5.2 are not produced in this
example file]
Q INCOME/ EXPENDITURE
6 Advertising Q7
2021 2020
Remuneration Draft Adj Final
Salaries Certificate HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$
Directors
R Chan Q1.1 750,000 750,000 700,000
A Leung Q1.2 750,000 750,000 700,000
T Ho Q1.3 750,000 750,000 700,000
2,250,000 2,250,000 2,100,000
A/C disclosure
note 11
Dear Sirs
Directors' Remuneration
I confirm that the total emoluments receivable by me* as a director from or in respect of
Manufacturing Company Limited which were required by the Companies Ordinance to be stated
in the company’s accounts for the year ended 31 December 2021 are as follows:
HK$
Emoluments 750,000
Termination benefits -
HK$ 787,500
Signature R Chan
Raymond Chan
Dear Sirs
Directors' Remuneration
I confirm that the total emoluments receivable by me* as a director from or in respect of
Manufacturing Company Limited which were required by the Companies Ordinance to be stated
in the company’s accounts for the year ended 31 December 2021 are as follows:
HK$
Emoluments 750,000
Termination benefits -
HK$ 787,500
Signature RA Chan
Leung
Adeline Leung
Date 25-Apr-22
* Including amounts receivable by connected persons (unless directors in their own right) or by companies controlled by me
Dear Sirs
Directors' Remuneration
I confirm that the total emoluments receivable by me* as a director from or in respect of
Manufacturing Company Limited which were required by the Companies Ordinance to be stated
in the company’s accounts for the year ended 31 December 2021 are as follows:
HK$
Emoluments 750,000
Termination benefits -
HK$ 787,500
Signature T Ho
Anthony Ho
Sch HK$
Loans
A/c 87654321 M4.1 53,232
A/c 76543219 M4.2 10,416
A/c 65432198 M4.3 59,040
122,688
Auditor adjustment:
Parent company loan M5 164,385
Interest at
6% for
Overdraft month
HK$'000 HK$'000
January 2,019 10
February 2,389 12
March 2,356 12
April 2,267 11
May 2,296 11
June 2,399 12
July 1,865 9
August 1,677 8
September 1,409 7
October 1,267 6
November 956 5
December 412 2
105
The overdraft figures are the month end figures taken from the bank statements.
According to the current bank facility letter interest is calculated daily at 6%. The above estimate using the month-end
balance is very close and suggested that the overall charge is reasonable.
[Note: This above illustration is a substantive analytical procedure which involves evaluating the reliability of source
data; develop an expectation of the recorded amount; determining the acceptable level of difference and evaluating the
difference identified.
HKSA 520.5 has a number of specific requirements that must be followed when undertaking substantive analytical
procedures. In performing a substantive analytical procedure, users should consider the need to apply audit
programmes D1 and D1.1 which are not used in this example.]
Objective
Consider any irregularities in relation to the legal and professional expenses requiring further procedures
Results
Conclusion
No irregularities noted from the nature and description posted in the purchase day book and ledger and the
invoices inspected.
The nature of the above costs are consistent with our knowledge obtained in other procedures.
Agreed to invoice
Objective
To obtain evidence on accuracy and occurrence of advertising expenditure
Results
Agreed to
Supplier Details of advertising HK$ invoice Agreed to magazine
PC Universe 12 monthly full page 400,000 Ads for Jan Jun and
Dec seen
Computer Security 12 monthly full page 390,000 Ads for Jan Jun and
Management Dec seen
Networking World Last 6 months of year, 600,000 Adds for Sep and Dec
double page spread seen
Hong Kong Computing 12 monthly full page 450,000 Ads for Jan Jun and
Forum Dec seen
Microsoft Monthly 12 monthly full page 800,000 Ads for Feb, Jul and
plus 6 advertising Nov seen plus features
The client had retained original hardcopies of every issue of every magazine in which an MCL advertisement
appeared. The issues checked were selected at random and every one selected was available.
Agreed to invoice
HK$
Canteen 100,000
No irregularities noted from the nature and description posted in the purchase day book and ledger.
The above costs pass through the purchase ledger so they are audited on sch R7.
Objective
Obtain evidence on the accuracy and occurrence of pension contribution.
Assertions
Accuracy and occurrence of pension contribution.
Method
1. Agree the pension contributions to remuneration certifications returned by directors.
Results: No irregularities noted. See below.
3. Agree selected pension contributions to evidence of payment to pension administrators [Detail work not included
in this example file]
Results: No irregularities noted.
Directors
Raymond Chan Q1.1 37,500 45,000
Others
Terence Ip 17,500 15,000
Co
Contributions agreed to statements from pension administrators
Th directors decided to increase the sums paid into their pension plans following advice that their
The
current contributions were insufficient to provide the desired level of income in retirement.
Conclusion
Objective achieved.
HK$
Maintenance for:
Machine 1 450,000
Machine 2 450,000
No irregularities noted from the nature and description posted in the purchase day book and ledger.
The above costs pass through the purchase ledger so they are audited on sch R7.
1 Lead schedule
Summary sheet R
Income statement R1.1
Continuing & discontinued operations R1.2
Memory Stick Division R1.3
Controls on classifying transactions to the Memory Stick division [Not included in this example R1.3.1
file]
Test transactions of the Memory Stick division [Not included in this example file] R1.3.2
Sales R1.4
Purchases and expenses R1.5
Distribution and administrative expenses R1.6
2 Income statement
Audit programme R2.1
Supplementary procedures R2.2
Sample selection planning - income statement (revenue) R2.3
Sample selection planning - income statement (expenses) R2.4
2 To ensure that expenditure is fairly stated, 11, 12, 13 10, 11, 12 Yes/No AW
authorized and correctly classified.
3 To ensure that wages and salaries are 14, 15, 16, 13, 14, 15, Yes/No AW
correctly accounted for. 17 16, 17
Planning conclusion
Materiality or, where applicable, section specific materiality, (C7) has been set at HK$700k for income, HK$933k for
expenses, HK$71k for directors' remuneration, HK$71k for related party transactions.
Materiality for related party transactions was reduced to HK$62.5k as a result of reassessment of risk following
identification of a previously unidentified related party as noted on R8.1.
I am satisfied that from the tests planned sufficient appropriate evidence can be gained to satisfy the objectives.
Prepared by: AW Date: 10/3
Reviewed by: JO Date: 11/3
Final conclusion
From the audit work carried out I confirm that:
- the work has been performed in accordance with the audit programme.
- the work performed and the results obtained have been adequately documented.
- all necessary information has been collected for the presentation and disclosure in the financial statements.
- sufficient appropriate evidence has been obtained to support the audit conclusion reached.
- in my opinion (subject to matters highlighted on B6 or B9)* the income statement is fairly stated/ * is not fairly stated
as described below.
2021 2020
Draft Jnl Adj Final
HK$'000 Ref HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000
10,
Taxes (1,127) 11, (395) (1,522) (2,116)
12
6,7,8,
Loss from discontinued operation (1,806) 9 (2,956) (4,762) -
The results of the Memory Stick division are analyzed separately on R1.3
2021 2020
Total
Continuing Discontinued Total
Continuing
HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000
The results of the Memory Stick division are analyzed separately on R1.3
Objective
Assess the accuracy and disclosure of the Memory Stick division
Assertions
All - including that the disclosed amounts of the Memory Stick division did occur.
Results
The Memory Stick division was sold on 31 December 2021. Its results, which have been separately identified and
classified in the financial statements as results from discontinued activities, are set out below. We have checked this
information against the accounting system and noted that it has been correctly extracted by the client.
We have tested the operating effectiveness of MCL's processes in identifying and classifying transactions relating to the
Memory Stick division and inputting them to the Memory Stick division ledger in the accounting system. The control
description and work performed are on R1.3.1. No irregularities noted [R1.3.1 not included in this example file]. The
control testing provides evidence that information from the accounting system on the Memory Stick division is accurate
and complete for disclosure in the financial statements.
We have also selected transactions recorded in the Memory Stick division and tested to the underlying documents and
note that they related to the Memory Stick division. See results on R1.3.2 ]Not included in this example file].
From other sales and purchases tests in section R, we tested transactions disclosed as continuing transactions and
noted that none related to the Memory Stick division.
The above substantive procedures provide evidence on the accuracy, completeness, occurrence and disclosure of the
Memory Stick division.
[Note. It is necessary to obtain evidence that the Memory Stick division results for disclosure in the financial statements
are accurate, either through tests of control or substantive procedures]
2021 2020
HK$'000 HK$'000
Finance costs - -
Income tax - -
Conclusion
The Memory Stick division results are properly disclosed as discontinued operations.
2021 2020
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2021 2020
Continuing Discontinued Total Total
Draft Jnl Adj Final
HK$'000 Ref HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000 HK$'000
Cost of sales
Purchases (adj for
inventories) 29,568 3 (1,044) 28,524 16,028 44,552 26,539
Factory rates 120 - 120 - 120 110
Machine maintenance 1,340 COSG = - 1,340 533 1,873 633
39,396
Depreciation 2,730 - 2,730 - 2,730 1,967
Direct wages 5,973 - 5,973 2,627 8,600 4,917
Other direct costs 709 - 709 - 709 505
Bad debts (J4) 280 (336) (56) -
5 N1 (56) 75
40,720 (1,380) 39,340 19,188 58,528 34,746
ü ü ü ß
Less items audited elsewhere
Advertising Q7 3,592
30,107
Balance to be tested by sampling on R2.4 (being costs that are captured via
the purchase ledger system) 71,432
2021 2020
General
1 Obtain and check, or prepare, a lead schedule Y Y R1.1 AW
for the current year’s figures and reconcile this
to the general ledger.
2 Carry out analytical procedures such as:
(a) comparison of the current figures with Y Y C6.1 AW
those of prior periods;
(b) review and comparison of key ratios or Y Y C6.1 AW
other performance indicators.
3 Review for items above performance Y Y Other than disposal of AW
materiality or that are otherwise unusual and Memory Stick division
verify. - none found
Income
4 Identify all material sources of income: R3
(a) specify how each source has been Y Y AW
audited; and
(b) ensure recognition of income in Y Y AW
accordance with applicable accounting
standards.
Cut-off on sales
8 Test sales cut-off as follows:
(a) Review credit notes after the year end Y Y R6.5 AW
and consider whether these have been
accounted for in the correct period.
Cash sales
9 Select a sample of till rolls or sales dockets, N No cash sales AW
and vouch to supporting documentation.
Other
20 Prepare analysis schedules for any expense Y Y Q AW
categories where this is required for tax or
disclosure purposes not yet shown in Q
section. Specify below the accounts to be
analyzed:
Interest costs Q2
Advertising expenditure Q7
Miscellaneous expenses Q20
Machinery maintenance Q22
(2) Disclosure
checklist completed
against
management's
disclosure [Not
included in this
example file]
Bespoke tests
23 Draft and perform any necessary additional Y Y None AW
tests such as those required by C8.3 and
cross reference with the objectives on the
summary sheet.
Conclusion
24 Consider whether there are any points which Y Y Systems weaknesses AW
need to be included in a letter of noted on A6
representation or letter of comment and record
on A5 or A6 as appropriate.
HK$'000
Performance materiality = Materiality = 1,120 700
Inherent risk factor (table figure) 1.6
Monetary value of population (See R1.4) ( 100 %) HK$ 110,870
Value of items above performance materiality ( %) HK$( - )
Value of scheduled other “key” items ( %) HK$( - )
Value of residual population ( %) HK$ 110,870
Sample size =
(See maximum
Residual population x Sampling risk factor HK$ 110,870 x 0.8 = * 79 below)
Materiality HK$ 1,120
Plus: Number of items above performance materiality = -
Number of other “key” items = (49)
* Sample size is reduced from 79 to 30
Actual sample size 30
in line with maximum sample size table
Conclusion below.
I note that the sample size calculated by the APM is a suggestion only and that the extent of testing is a matter
for professional judgment. I am satisfied that the sample specified above will fairly test the population.
Note: Please refer to HKSA 530.A23 for guidance if the auditor concludes that audit sampling has not provided a
reasonable basis for conclusions about the population that has been tested.
* Delete as appropriate.
HK$'000
Performance materiality = Materiality = 1,120 933
Inherent risk factor (table figure) 1.2
Monetary value of population (See R1.5) ( 100 %) HK$ 71,432
Value of items above performance materiality ( %) HK$( - )
Value of scheduled other “key” items ( %) HK$( - )
Value of residual population ( %) HK$ 71,432
Sample size =
(See maximum
Residual population x Sampling risk factor HK$ 71,432 x 0.4 = 26 below)
Materiality HK$ 1,120
Plus: Number of items above performance materiality = -
Number of other “key” items = (13)
* Sample size of 26 is reduced to
Actual sample size 13 in line with maximum sample 13
Conclusion size table below.
I note that the sample size calculated by the APM is a suggestion only and that the extent of testing is a matter
for professional judgment. I am satisfied that the sample specified above will fairly test the population.
Note: Please refer to HKSA 530.A23 for guidance if the auditor concludes that audit sampling has not provided a
reasonable basis for conclusions about the population that has been tested.
* Delete as appropriate.
Income
All sales are for goods despatched therefore completeness and occurrence of income is tested by checking R6 - test
from despatch notes to sales invoices and the sales ledger. 3(a)
Sales are posted daily to sales day book, and then to sales ledger according to the terms and period of the R6 - test
sales (S3-5). The operating effectiveness of this area is tested to ensure the posting occurs and is reviewed. 3(c) and (d)
The same samples are also tested substantively to ensure the amount posted is accurate and according to
the correct terms and period.
Cut-off is expected to be a problem area as the systems here are poor. Sales cut-off was therefore looked at R6.2
in detail. R6.5
All sales are on credit terms through the sales ledger. Genuineness/ over-statement of sales is therefore J3.1
addressed by work on trade receivables.
Income is recognized when goods are despatched. This is a standard policy and does not present any PAF 1.6
problems with HKFRS 15. Review MCL revenue recognition policy against HKFRS 15, and select sales R6.7
samples to test that revenue is recognized according to its policy and HKFRS 15. Work on R6.7 [Not
produced in this example file]
Purchases
Most purchases are for components and pass through the purchase day book and are supported by orders R7
and goods received notes. Other than wages, most other expenses also pass through the purchase day
book. Purchases and expenses are tested through testing control and also substantively.
Controls over the purchase of components are good and cut off is not expected to cause problems. R7.2
Substantive tests are performed to review a sample of the last deliveries in 2021 and the first in 2022.
A review of cash book payments that do not relate to the purchase ledger or wages was undertaken to R7.4
ensure there are no other material purchases.
All purchases are on credit terms from reputable suppliers. Completeness of purchases is addressed by L3.2
reviewing invoices after the year end as part of the trade payables testing.
Payroll
Historically the payroll has been well controlled so it is expected that sufficient audit evidence will be available
from:
- substantive analytical procedures to prove the total; R5.2
R5.2.1
- checks on the effective operation of controls. R5.3, R5.4
2021 2020
HK$'000 HK$'000
Revenue
Sound & graphics 55,860 31,990
Network 24,066 22,156
WiFi & Bluetooth 13,314 1,527
USB memory sticks 18,774 20,102
112,014 75,775
Cost of sales
Purchases (adjusted for inventories) 45,595 26,539
Factory rates 120 110
Machine maintenance 1,873 633
Depreciation 2,730 1,967
Direct wages 8,600 4,917
Other direct costs 989 580
(59,907) (34,746)
Gross profit 46.5% 52,107 54.1% 41,029
Distribution costs
Shipping 3,852 3,698
Packaging 3,082 3,011
Labor 1,802 1,425
Other distribution costs 427 497
(9,163) (8,631)
Administrative expenses
Wages 6,845 6,503
Directors pay 2,250 2,100
Pension contributions 934 747
Staff welfare 715 632
Power 2,054 1,773
Insurance 595 542
Cleaning 366 351
Repairs and maintenance 472 568
Motor expenses 1,705 1,437
Advertising 3,592 1,462
Travelling 1,166 849
Entertaining 34 26
Telephone & internet charges 415 402
Computer costs 912 440
General office costs 1,220 1,129
Postage 984 915
Laundry & cleaning 12 11
Telephone and photopier systems 1,650 1,738
Audit and accountancy 473 452
Legal and professional 1,858 1,711
Bank charges 358 342
Miscellaneous 2,239 506
Charitable donations 79 75
Research and development amortization 147 512
Faulty card provision 1,200 -
(32,275) (25,223)
Finance costs
Lease interest 1,141 1,227
Group loan interest - -
Loan interest 123 79
Overdraft interest 109 138
Losses on Forex FIs 228 -
(1,601) (1,444)
Profit before tax 9,534 5,955
Objective
Obtain evidence that charge for staff costs in the accounts is not materially misstated.
Assertions
Accuracy, occurrence and completeness of payroll
Method
Substantive testing
1 Review total payroll costs on R5.1.
2 Perform substantive analytical procedures in respect of each category of wage expense.
Controls testing
3 For a sample of payrolls, check that they have been properly authorized (S3-8). A sample of 10 weekly payrolls
and 4 monthly payrolls is judged to be reasonable in the context of the low risk assessment in this area. The
sample size is also in line with N&C audit methodology.
4 A sample of 10 (see R5.4) payroll calculations were checked for direct and distribution employees.
Results
The review of total payroll costs on R5.1 is satisfactory.
The substantive analytical procedures on administrative wages were satisfactory and no further work is required in this
area. See R5.2
The substantive analytical procedures on direct and distribution wages were sufficient to reduce the extent of detailed
testing in this area.
The payrolls were properly authorized for the weeks/months selected for testing. (R5.3) The control over the authorization
of payroll is operating effectively. (S3-8)
The testing of individual payroll calculations for direct and distribution employees was satisfactory.
Conclusion
Objective achieved.
The increase in direct factory wages was expected as there has been a substantial increase in production and turnover.
However, the increase in wages is greater proportionately than would be expected from looking at turnover.
According to enquiries of Raymond Chan there are two reasons for this:
1. Competition has meant pressure on the sales price and as a result margins have been squeezed. The increase in
production volume is therefore proportionately greater than the increase in turnover. This can be evidenced by the
drop in profit margin.
2. The company is expanding into new areas such as network and wi-fi units. These products are more complicated
than memory sticks and hence the workforce needs a broader range of skills and so the company has to pay more for
labor.
The increase in sales volumes has had an effect on payroll costs in the warehouse. However, the effect is stepped and
the staff can cope with the increased volumes at present. However, further additional staff will be required if volumes
continue to grow.
For administrative functions the increased sales volumes have had little impact so the increase here is not so marked.
Information on changes in staff numbers and rates of pay is readily available from the Human Resources department.
Conclusion
In view of the controls over payroll and the evidence from this substantive analytical review no further work is
considered necessary.
Administrative wages
HK$'000
Administrative wages 2020 6,503
- Expected increase due to increase in average number from 25 to 26 (As per HR
260
headcount report*)
- Impact of 4% wage rise from 1 October 2021 (As per HR circular) 68
Expected administrative wages 2021 6,831
The difference between the expected and actual amount is below performance materiality and within 1%. Hence, the
administrative wages in 2021 were considered reasonable and consistent with our expectation.
HK$'000
Direct and distribution wages 2020 6,342
- Expected increase due to increase in average number from 21 to 35 (As per HR
headcount report*) 4,228
- Impact of 4% wage rise from 1 October 2021 (As per HR circular) 106
Expected direct and distribution wages 2021 10,676
The difference between actual and expected amounts is below performance materiality and around 3%. The slightly higher
% of difference noted (as against the 1% difference in the admin wages test above) is properly due to the omission of
overtime from our calculation. Nonetheless the difference is still within the acceptable range, so we consider the direct and
distribution wages were reasonable and consistent with expectation.
Note * We have tested the HR headcount report containing headcount movement in 2021 via a two-way testing:
test selected movements from the report to underlying P-files; and test selected P-files to the report. Test
results were satisfactory, hence we conclude that the HR headcount report is a reliable input to perform
the substantive analytical procedures above. See work on R5.2.1(a) for testing of HR headcount report
performed. [Not produced in this example file]
Note # We have checked the HR circular sent to all MCL staff through email on 30-Sep-21 announcing the 4%
pay rise. We also checked that the HR circular was approved by MCL directors before the circulation.
Objective
To check that weekly and monthly payrolls are authorized
Assertions
Accuracy, occurrence of payroll
Method
A sample of 10 weekly payrolls and 4 monthly payrolls were selected at random to check that they have been authorized
by Terence Ip (factory) or Tiffany Wai-yin (Warehouse). This is low risk and these samples are considered reasonable and
in accordance with N&C audit methodology. [not produced in this example file]
Monthly payrolls
March Y Y
June Y Y
September Y Y
December Y Y
Conclusion
Payrolls have been correctly authorized and posted.
Objective
To check that direct and distribution wages are correctly calculated
Assertion
Accuracy of payroll
Method
There is an average of 35 employees which gives a total of 1,820 individual payrolls for the year.
The sampling method gives a sample size of 3 payrolls [detail of sample size calculation not included in this example file]. A
total of 10 was selected instead based on professional judgment in view of the significant number of individual payrolls.
wc 4/1/21 A Y Y Y Y
wc 8/2/21 B Y Y Y Y
wc 15/3/21 C Y Y Y Y
wc 19/4/21 D Y Y Y Y
wc 25/5/21 E Y Y Y Y
wc 5/7/21 F Y Y Y Y
wc 9/8/21 G Y Y Y Y
wc 20/9/21 H Y Y Y Y
wc 11/10/21 I Y Y Y Y
wc 22/11/21 J Y Y Y Y
Conclusion
Direct and distribution wages have been correctly calculated
Objective
To confirm that sales were not understated by checking that:
(1) Sales invoiced were despatched and cash received (occurrence of sales)
(2) Controls over selected sales processes, i.e. review of customer order and posting of sales to sales day book and ledger
were operated as intended by management (accuracy of sales)
Assertions
Accuracy, completeness, cut-off and occurrence of sales
Method
1 Cut-off test performed on R6.2 to R6.4. The first and last numbers as used in the cut-off testing are:
The first despatch note is 70001
The last despatch note is 71744
We have also performed procedures to ascertain that sales invoices, customer orders and despatch notes used by
MCL are pre-numbered and in numerical order [Detail work not included in this example file].
2 th
A sample of 30 (R2.3) despatch notes was selected by taking every 58 item from a random start point of number
70011.
The sample size is considered appropriate for both test of details and test of control according to N&C's audit
methodology. [not included in this example file]
3 Each despatch note was then checked as follows. See work on R6.1:
a) Agree despatch note to the corresponding sales invoice and picking list. This is to confirm the effectiveness of
management's control that the picking list, despatch note and sales invoice are part of the same 5-part
document and goods cannot be despatched without an invoice being raised. (S3-5)
This test also serves as a substantive test to agree details of the sales invoice to the picking list and despatch
note, i.e. provide evidence that sales recognized according to the invoice were despatched per the despatch
note.
b) Reperform calculations on the sales invoice, i.e. they were correctly calculated.
c) Check that the sales invoice was posted to the sales day book daily and the posting was reviewed. (S3-5)
d) Check that the sales invoice was posted to the sales ledger daily in the proper period according to the terms,
and the posting was reviewed. (S3-5)
The tests in (c) and (d) serve two purposes:
(1) Tests of controls - ensuring management's control effectiveness that sales are posted daily to sales day
book and sales ledger, and the posting is reviewed; and
(2) Test of details - ensuring that the amount is correctly posted and in the proper period according to the
terms of the sales.
e) Agree the sales invoices to the customer order (i.e. sales invoices are properly supported by customer order)
f) Check that the customer order was reviewed for approval by Adeline Leung for credit worthiness, ability to
satisfy order etc. (Test of control - S3-5)
g) Check the subsequent settlement of sale transaction to official receipt or bank paying-in slip.
4 Inspect credit notes issued in January 2022 and identify those related to sales incurred in 2021, hence the relevant
sales should be reverted from 2021. Work on R6.5.
5 Inspect the cash book for the year to identify any regular or material receipts that do not relate to the sales ledger.
Work on R6.6.
6 Review MCL revenue recognition policy against HKFRS 15, and select sales samples to test that revenue is
recognized according to its policy and HKFRS 15. Work on R6.7 [Not included in this example].
Results
See work on R6.1 to R6.6.
Sales posted to
Sales posted to sales ledger Customer order
sales day book correctly and in authorized and
Invoice Sales Inspected
Agreed to correctly and the proper terms reviewed for
calculations invoice subsequent
sales invoice the posting was and period, and credit worthiness
HK$ reperformed agreed to settlement
and picking performed daily the posting was and ability to
and noted customer and the date
list and reviewed performed daily satisfy order etc.
correctness order checked
(dual purposes and reviewed (Test of control
Despatch testing) (dual purposes S3-5)
note - testing)
Number Date Customer Description of goods
1 70011 12/1/21 Lled 100 x Xforce 3D 8500GT 800MHz 512MB Y Y Y Y Y Y 28/02/21
100 x Wi-Fi Express Extender 275,660
3 70185 20/2/21 Abihsot 150 x X-FI Xtreme Audio card with X-Fi Crystallizer PCI Y Y Y Y Y Y 02/04/21
75 x X-Fi Xtreme Music - Sound card - 24-bit - 192 kHz
- 109 dB - PCI 198,750
5 70359 30/3/21 Lled 250 x X-F2 Xtreme Audio card with X-Fi Crystallizer PCI Y Y Y Y Y Y 02/06/21
287,500
8 70620 25/5/21 Drakcap 100 x X-F2 Xtreme Audio card with X-Fi Crystallizer PCI Y Y Y Y Y Y 03/07/21
Ttelweh 115,000
9 70707 14/6/21 Ynos 200 x X-Fi Xtreme Music - Sound card - 24-bit - 192 kHz Y Y Y Y Y Y 31/08/21
- 109 dB - PCI 350,000
[Note. For the purposes of this model file only the first 10 items in the sample have been produced]
Objective
To confirm that cut-off in respect of the despatch and sale of goods is correctly applied.
Assertions
Accuracy, cut-off of sales
Method
1 The first and last numbers as recorded during attendance at the inventory count were:
The first despatch note is 70001
The last despatch note is 71744
d) Credit notes for the month of January 2022 were inspected for any that appear to relate to 2021 sales.
(R6.5)
3 Goods are never sent out without a despatch note (as verified in R6 step (3a) - operating effectiveness of control
S3-5), so goods despatched but not invoiced is not considered a risk factor.
Results
There were cut off errors falling into three categories:
a) Goods picked ready for despatch but not despatched.
b) Picking lists received in the warehouse that had not been processed.
c) Sales invoices generated in accounts where the despatch notes and picking lists had not yet been passed to
the warehouse.
These are listed on R6.3. The invoices in accounts but picking sheets not processed were all dated 31 December
2021. From discussion with the client the problem was that staff were involved in preparation for the inventory
count and therefore none of the despatches for that day were processed.
We should recommend to the client (see A6-11) that, if all the warehouse staff are involved in the year-end
inventory count, then accounts should not process any customer orders to generate the sales invoice etc. if they
know that it will not be processed.
Further cut-off errors were found from a review of credit notes issued in January 2022. These are set out on R6.5.
Conclusion
The objective will be achieved once the adjustment quantified on R6.4 and R6.5 are processed.
Picking sheets not processed after warehouse closed for business on 31 December 2021 (Listing as provided at the
inventory count).
Picking
sheet Description Quantity
71736 Xforce 3D 8500GT 800MHz 256MB 75
71737 Xforce 3D 8600GT 2000MHz 256MB 25
X-Fi Xtreme Music - Sound card - 24-bit - 192 25
kHz - 109 dB - PCI
802.11G Wireless USB Network Adapter (with 25
extension)
71738 Xforce 3D 8600GT 1400MHz 256MB 50
71739 Xforce 3D 8600GT 1400MHz 256MB 150
71740 802.11G Wireless USB Network Adapter (with 40
extension)
802.11g Wireless G PCI Network Card 45
71741 802.11g Wireless G PCI Network Card 100
71742 Xforce 3D 8600GT 1400MHz 256MB 100
The following despatches had been picked from the shelves but not sent:
71743 Wi-Fi Express Extender 75
71744 X-Fi Xtreme Music - Sound card - 24-bit - 192 25
kHz - 109 dB - PCI
802.11G Wireless USB Network Adapter (with 40
extension)
The following sales invoices had been generated from orders but the picking sheets and despatch notes had not been
passed down to the warehouse
71746 X-F2 Xtreme Audio card with X-Fi Crystallizer 50 1,150 57,500
PCI
Xforce 3D 8500GT 800MHz 256MB 50 750 37,500
Xforce 3D 8500GT 800MHz 256MB 50 750 37,500
132,500 Dec-21
Picking Actual
sheet WiFi & delivery
/Sales Inv Quantity Sales price Value S&G Network Bluetooth date
71736 75 750 56,250 56,250 4-Jan-22
71737 25 1,560 39,000 39,000 4-Jan-22
25 1,750 43,750 43,750
25 295 7,375 7,375
71738 50 1,020 51,000 51,000 4-Jan-22
71739 150 1,020 153,000 153,000 4-Jan-22
71740 40 295 11,800 11,800 4-Jan-22
45 150 6,750 6,750
71741 100 150 15,000 15,000 5-Jan-22
71742 100 1,020 102,000 102,000 5-Jan-22
Adjustment:
Dr Sales S&G 621,250
Dr Sales Network 85,350
Dr Sales WiFi & Bluetooth 35,625
Cr Trade receivables 742,225
Objective
To identify whether credit notes issued in January 2022 related to sales incurred in 2021, hence the relevant sales should
be reverted from 2021.
Assertion
Sales cut-off
Results
The pattern of credit notes during the year is fairly consistent. Most are issued within 30 days from sales for goods invoiced
and posted as sales, but cannot be delivered when they are out of stock. This occurs because the warehouse stock
records are not up-to-date.
Considering the credit sales cycle of MCL, credit notes for January 2022 were reviewed [Review details not included] . We
noted the following items related to 2021 sales invoices:
Adjustment:
Dr Sales - S&G 357,000
Dr Sales - Network 44,500
Cr Trade receivables 401,500
Objective
The cash book was reviewed for the year to identify any regular or material receipts that do not relate to the sales ledger.
Assertion
Completeness of sales
Results
The following other categories of receipts were identified:
1. Receipts from sale of plant (total as per F4.3)
2. Issue of new shares (as per O3)
3. New loan (as per M4.3)
4. Proceeds from the sale of the Memory Stick division
Conclusion
No irregularities noted.
Objective
To confirm that all purchases are genuine and properly authorized and that reliance on the effective operation of controls
in this area is justified (dual purpose testing for test of details and test of control).
Assertions
Accuracy and occurrence of purchases
Method
1 A sample of 13 (R2.4) purchase invoices were selected judgmentally from the purchase day book to cover all types
of purchase and expense. The sample size is considered appropriate for both test of details and test of control
according to N&C's audit methodology. [not included in this example file]
2 The invoice details were checked on irregularities contrary to MCL's business and operations.
3 The invoice is checked to confirm it was authorized by Adrian Walker and further approved by Adeline Leung after
her review of supporting documents (S3-2). The same invoice is tested for correct posting (substantive test).
4 Agree to purchase order authorized by Terence Ip or Raymond Chan (where >$15k) (S3-6)
5 Confirm that expenses outside the normal production process are authorized by a director.
6 Agree to GRN signed by the factory stores manager as evidence that the goods were received. (S3-1)
7 The factory stock records are updated from the GRN. The postings to the stock records were checked for the items
in the sample. (S3-1)
8 The subsequent settlement date of purchase transaction was checked to official receipt or bank statement.
Test (1) to (8) above are performed on R7.1
9 Test purchase cut-off by testing a sample of the last deliveries in 2021 and the first in 2022. Work on R7.2 and
R7.3.
10 Review January invoices to identify any that relate to December 2021 or earlier that had not already been identified
and accrued. Work on L3.2.
11 Review the cash book to identify any irregular or material payments that do not relate to the purchase ledger or to
salaries or wages. Work on R7.4.
Results
These are set out on R7.1. All tests were completed satisfactorily.
None of the invoices tested were outside the normal production process so it was not possible to check whether
they were authorized by Raymond Chan. A suggestion is proposed in A6-7 to solve this problem.
Conclusion
The objective has been achieved.
It is appropriate to rely on the operation of controls over purchases.
Steps in R7: Step (2) Step (3) Step (4) Step (6) Step (7) Step (8)
* The part number / component description was not detailed on the invoice, however purchase ledger staff easily identified the component and were able to direct me to the correct goods received note and stock record.
[Note 1 : For the purposes of this model file only the first 10 items in the sample have been produced.]
Objective
To confirm that cut-off in respect of the receipt and purchase of goods is correctly applied.
Method
1 From the goods received book, select a sample of the last deliveries in 2021 and the first in 2022. Based on the
time to process goods received and the pattern of deliveries around the year-end, a sample of the last 5 in 2021
and the first 5 in 2022 should provide sufficient days coverage either side of the year end.
a) Check the entry to the stores copy of the goods received note and confirm the date of receipt.
b) Check the posting to the inventory records and confirm date posted.
c) Trace to the purchase invoice and confirm date posted to the purchase ledger.
All deliveries received by the logistic team are recorded in a goods received book. This lists the date, supplier,
goods received note number and purchase order number.
We validate the accuracy of the goods received book by selecting samples to the underlying documents. See work
on R7.3.1 [Not produced in this example file] . No irregularities noted.
2 Review January invoices to identify any that relate to December 2021 or earlier that had not already been identified
and accrued. See L3.2.
Results
The results of '1' above are set out on R7.3. Testing the first and last 5 deliveries included 4 days either side of the
year end which is sufficient to identify any issues. There were no problems arising.
The review of January invoices did not identify any that related to December 2021 or earlier that had not already
been identified and accrued. See L3.2.
Conclusion
Objective achieved.
Post to Post to
Date of GRN Terms of Cut-off
Supplier GRN Ref inventory Trace to purchase invoice purchase
receipt checked delivery correct?
records ledger
Dec-21
28/12/21 nVidia 0712-453 Y Dec-21 63-14-7822 FOB Dec-21 Y
28/12/21 Telbin Lien 61595335 Y Dec-21 61595335 FOB Dec-21 Y
31/12/21 Lacinex 446722 Y Dec-21 904881 FOB Dec-21 Y
31/12/21 Ewakcip 3477 Y Dec-21 3477-2245 FOB Dec-21 Y
31/12/21 Caud 71228 Y Dec-21 3452 FOB Dec-21 Y
Jan-22
02/01/22 Normo Rotinom XX-7763 Y Jan-22 787763 FOB Jan-22 Y
03/01/22 Soeclac A6698 Y Jan-22 A6698 FOB Jan-22 Y
04/01/22 Enimar Tubis 232219 Y Jan-22 648357 FOB Jan-22 Y
04/01/22 Telbin Lien 61595396 Y Jan-22 61595396 FOB Jan-22 Y
04/01/22 Avivnob X00453 Y Jan-22 88453X FOB Jan-22 Y
Objective
The cash book was reviewed for the year to identify any irregular or material payments that do not relate to the purchase
ledger or to salaries or wages.
Assertion
Completeness of purchases
Results
From our review, the following other categories of expenditure were identified:
1. Factory rent
2. Finance lease payments
3. Taxation
4. Loan payments
5. Interest costs
Conclusion
No irregularities noted.
In this APM, a risk assessed as a high risk equates to a significant risk per the HKSAs.
General
1 Review information provided by those charged
with governance and management identifying
the names of all known related parties and
perform the following procedures in respect of
the completeness of this information:
(a) Review the permanent file and prior year Y Y PAF Updated re Reca AW
working papers for names of known 1.1.1, 1.5 Limited
related parties.
(g) Review the company ’ s tax returns and Y Y P3.1 [P3.1 not included AW
other information supplied to the tax in this example file]
authorities.
Directors
4 Prepare a schedule of movements on the loan Y Y J5.2 AW
account for each director and other connected
person.
6 Enquire as to the interest of the directors in Y Y PAF 1.1.1 PAF 1.5 discussed AW
other companies, unincorporated businesses 1.5 with directors and
and partnerships. updated
Transactions
7 Review the accounting and other records for
large or unusual transactions or balances, in
particular transactions recognized at or near
the end of the financial period and for those
outside the normal course of business. For
example:
Disclosure
14 Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence as Y Y Amount due from a AW
to whether identified related party transactions director and loan
have been appropriately accounted for and from parent
disclosed. company and sales
to a related party
properly accounted
for and disclosed in
note 15, 16 and 18
of the financial
statements
Management representations
16 In respect of related party relationships and
transactions obtain written representations
from management concerning:
Letter of comment
17 Where those charged with governance include Y Y A6-10 AW
people other than those involved in
management include details of any significant
matters arising from the audit of related party
transactions in the letter of comment.
Conclusion
18 Consider whether sufficient appropriate audit Y Y Sufficient evidence AW
evidence concerning all related parties and now obtained.
transactions with such parties and the
appropriateness of the accounting treatment
and disclosures in the financial statements has
been obtained.
19 Consider whether there are any points which Y Y A6-10 AW
need to be included in a letter of representation
or letter of comment and record on A5 or A6 as
appropriate.
At the planning stage it had already been noted, based on the position in the previous year, that Mrs. Chan owns a retail
computer company, Chan Computers Ltd, which does not trade with MCL and therefore there would not be any related
party transactions with Chan Computers Limited (see PAF 1.1.1). The trade receivable tests on J3.1 and J3.2 included
confirming the receivable from Reca by a review of subsequent cash. When looking at the remittance advices from Reca it
was noticed that its registered office was the same as that of Chan Computers Ltd.
It was also noted that the sales invoice 70272 tested in the sales test on R6.1 was addressed to this registered office.
A check of Chan Computers website confirmed that Reca Limited was purchased in January 2021 and is now its wholly
owned subsidiary.
Per discussion with Mrs. Chan: following supply difficulties and in order to alleviate the problem, Chan Computers bought
Reca in January 2021. Apparently Reca Limited trades under the name of Byte Size so the connection with a customer of
MCL was not immediately obvious.
We pointed out to her that this meant that Reca was, from the date of purchase by Chan Computers Ltd, a related party of
MCL and, because there are transactions between MCL and Reca, a summary of these transactions would need to be
included in the notes to MCL's accounts.
Mrs. Chan has confirmed that Chan Computers Ltd still does not have any transactions with MCL.
The sales records have been extracted from the sales ledger by management and we have tested it accuracy and
completeness with no issues noted [Detail work not included in this example file] . The sales report includes all sales to
Reca since 1 February 2021 and the date of purchase. For all sales to Reca listed on the report, each sales invoice was
checked against the approved price list and sales order to confirm that the sales were approved and conducted at agreed
price.
Sales
Checked to Agreed to
invoice Date HK$
price list sales order
Number
70272 12/3/21 162,000 Y Y
70395 5/4/21 136,800 Y Y
70456 18/5/21 98,345 Y Y
70555 3/6/21 111,675 Y Y
70598 10/7/21 198,450 Y Y
70678 20/8/21 178,500 Y Y
70783 25/9/21 1,470 Dr Y Y
70936 21/11/21 20,090 Dr Y Y
71025 2/12/21 116,552 Dr Y Y
71097 11/12/21 112,103 Dr Y Y
71101 23/12/21 15,470 Dr Y Y
1,151,455
4 Assessment of MCL's revenue recognition policy [Not included in this example file] R6.7
3 To ensure that the transaction price has 13, 14, 15, Yes/No AW
been determined appropriately. 16, 17, 18,
19, 20, 21
4 To ensure the reasonableness of the 22, 23, 24 Yes/No AW
allocation of transaction price to
performance obligations.
5 To ensure that revenue is recognized 25, 26, 27, Yes/No AW
under a contract only when appropriate. 28, 29
6 To ensure that the treatment of contract 30, 31, 32 Yes/No No contract costs AW
costs is appropriate.
7 To confirm that all necessary disclosures 34, 35 Yes/No AW
concerning revenue from customers have
been made and that the information is
appropriately presented and described.
Planning conclusion
I am satisfied that from the tests planned sufficient appropriate evidence can be gained to satisfy the objectives.
Prepared by: AW Date: 10/3
Reviewed by: JO Date: 11/3
Conclusion
From the audit work carried out I confirm that:
- the work has been performed in accordance with the audit programme.
- the work performed and the results obtained have been adequately documented.
- all necessary information has been collected for the presentation and disclosure in the financial statements.
- sufficient appropriate evidence has been obtained to support the audit conclusion reached.
- in my opinion (subject to matters highlighted on B6 or B9)* construction contracts are fairly stated/ * not fairly stated
as described below.
Test Results
Initials
required satisfactory Sch ref Comments
and date
Y/N Y/N
General
1 Confirm that any income identified as being
outside the scope of HKFRS 15 is treated Y Y R1.1 AW
appropriately.
2 Where a contract includes multiple
deliverables some of which are within the
scope of other standards have the N N/A
requirements of these other standards been
applied before those of HKFRS 15?
3 Where an accounting estimate is involved in
determining the revenue recognized; for N/A no estimates
example in determining the transaction price, related to transaction
or measuring progress where a performance N
price or measuring
obligation is satisfied over time: progress.
Bespoke tests
36 Draft and perform any necessary additional
tests such as those required by C8.3 and Not considered
cross reference with the objectives on the
N necessary.
AW
summary sheet.
Conclusion
37 Consider whether there are any points which
need to be included in a letter of
representation or letter of comment and record Y Y None identified. AW
on A5 or A6 as appropriate.
38 Review the planned extent of reliance on
internal controls in this area and consider No control reliance.
whether this remains appropriate. Instead, substantive
test performed on
selected samples as
to whether the
N AW
recognition followed
HKFRS 15
requirements. See
R6.7 [Not included in
this example file]
4 Test of control - Accounting system [Not included in this example file] S3.1
Planning conclusion
I am satisfied that from the tests planned sufficient appropriate evidence can be gained to satisfy the objectives.
Prepared by: AW Date: 10/3
Reviewed by: JO Date: 11/3
Final conclusion
From tests of controls carried out I confirm that *(subject to the matters described below and highlighted on B6 or
B9) in my opinion such procedures provide additional appropriate audit evidence as to the completeness, accuracy
and validity of information in the accounts.
In this APM, a risk assessed as a high risk equates to a significant risk per the HKSAs.
General
1 Testing the operating effectiveness of internal
controls should be undertaken where:
Failure of controls
10 Consider whether the results of substantive Y Y Controls are AW
testing indicate that controls may not be operating properly
operating properly.
Conclusion
12 Consider whether:
(a) It is appropriate to place the planned Y Y Relevant reliance on AW
reliance on the operating effectiveness of controls justified by
internal controls tested in the current work undertaken
period.
(b) It is appropriate to place the planned N AW
reliance on the operating effectiveness of
internal controls tested in previous
periods.
(c) There are any points which need to be Y Y AW
included in a letter of representation or
letter of comment and record on A5 or A6
as appropriate.
Place
Test of Operating Effectiveness Ref. to Results
reliance on
Ref Business area Key Control (inquiry alone is not sufficient to test the operating detailed satisfactory
control?
effectiveness of controls) work Y/N
Y/N
1 Purchases Goods received are verified and checked against the Check a sample of GRNs and confirm signed by the R7 Y Y
GRN and this is noted on the GRN and signed by the stores manager and updated to the stock records.
stores manager. Stock records are updated from the
GRN. (PAF 3.4-B2-B5)
2 Purchases All purchase invoices are authorized by Adrian Walker Check a sample of invoices and confirm their approval R7 Y Y
where they are supported by a properly authorized by Adrian Walker.
purchase order. (PAF 3.4-C3)
Check a sample of proposed payments and the
A list of proposed payments is produced and presented accompanying supporting documents and their approval
to Adeline Leung with supporting invoices, orders & by Adeline Leung.
GRNs for approval. (PAF 3.4-D3)
3 Inventories Any discrepancies as reconciled in the weekly Inspect a sample of weekly counts and confirm Decided during audit not to N
inventory counts are investigated by the stores discrepancies are followed-up. place reliance on this
manager. (PAF 3.4-G7) control as it is only partially
operating (see A6 point 3).
This was agreed with B Lee.
5 Income All customer orders are approved by Adeline Leung in Inspect and trace a sample of sales invoices back to the R6 Y Y
terms of their background, credit worthiness, ability to customer order and confirm that the order was
satisfy order etc. (PAF 3.4-I1) authorized by Adeline Leung and check the customer
name against the approved customer’s profile.
The picking list, despatch note and sales invoice are
part of the same 5 part document for verification and The sales invoices samples are traced to the picking list
reconciliation against each other. Therefore goods and despatch note to confirm the control that goods
cannot be despatched without an invoice being raised. cannot be despatched without an invoice being raised.
(PAF 3.4-I5)
The samples are further traced to the sales book and
Sales are recorded on a daily basis in the sales day sales ledger to confirm that it was properly posted and
book and sales ledger in the proper period according to recorded in the proper accounting period.
the terms. The posting is reviewed and approved by
Adrian Walker. (PAF 3.4-I11)
6 Purchases Purchase orders are authorized by TI. Those above Inspect and trace a sample of purchase invoices back to R7 Y Y
HK$ 15,000 are authorized by RC. (PAF 3.4-A2) the purchase order and confirm the order was
authorized where appropriate.
8 Payroll Payrolls for weekly staff at the factory, weekly staff at Inspect a sample of payrolls for authorization R5 Y Y
the warehouse and for all monthly staff are authorized
by the factory manager, warehouse manager and
finance director respectively.
(PAF 3.4-L2 and L6)
9 Accounting system Monthly management accounts are reviewed and Inspect a sample of management accounts for proper Y Y
approved by AL before being circulated to other review by Adeline Leung and circulation to other
directors. (PAF 3.4-O7) directors.
[Note. S3.1 not produced in this example file] S3.1
10 Accounting system Routine month end journals are prepared by AW and Inspect a sample of non-routine journals for proper [Not Y Y
approved by AL. (PAF 3.4-O8) authorization and posting. produced in
[Note. S3.1 not reproduced in this example file] this
example
11 Accounting system Non-routine journals are initiated and approved by AL. Inspect a sample of non-routine journals for proper file] Y Y
(PAF 3.4-O9) preparation and posting.
[Note. S3.1 not reproduced in this example file]
T SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
5 Search for unrecorded liabilities [Not included in this example file] T2.3
Planning conclusion
Materiality or, where applicable, section specific materiality, (C7) has been set at: HK$ 933k
I am satisfied that from the tests planned sufficient appropriate evidence can be gained to satisfy the objectives.
Prepared by: AW Date: 10/3
Reviewed by: JO Date: 11/3
Final conclusion
From the audit work carried out I confirm that:
- the work has been performed in accordance with the audit programme.
- the work performed and the results obtained have been adequately documented.
- all necessary information has been collected for the preparation of the financial statements.
- sufficient appropriate evidence has been obtained to support the audit conclusion reached.
- in my opinion (subject to matters highlighted on B6 or B9)* subsequent events are fairly stated/* are not fairly
stated as described below.
Subsequent events
1 Obtain an understanding of any procedures Y Y T2.1 There are no formal AW
management has established to ensure that procedures.
subsequent events are identified. Discussed with
management on
15/4.
(d) correspondence; Y Y AW
(e) minutes of meetings (specify the dates of Y Y O4 No additional items AW
the meetings for which seen); and identified for
disclosure other
than those that will
be disclosed.
(f) major contracts; Y Y None AW
3 Discuss with management and ensure that all T2.1 Discussed with
relevant factors have been identified and management on
recorded. Consider and document the 15/4/22.
following:
Going concern
4 Evaluate management's assessment of the N The Company has AW
appropriateness of the going concern basis. a history of
profitable
(a) Is the method applied appropriate to operations and
meet the requirements of the financial ready access to
reporting framework and our financial resources.
understanding of the entity? No indicators have
been identified that
(b) Is the method consistent with other areas going concern may
of the entity ’ s business activities, e.g. be a problem.
management's selection and application
of methods for accounting estimates?
(c) Whether any changes to the method
used in prior periods are appropriate?
Bespoke tests
13 Draft and perform any necessary additional N N N/A AW
tests such as those required by C8.3 and
cross reference with the objectives on the
summary sheet.
Conclusion
14 Consider whether:
(a) all events up to the date of the auditor ’s Y Y None AW
report that may require adjustment of, or
disclosure in, the financial statements
have been identified;
1 Adeline confirmed that all the potential adjustments on B7 had been discussed with her during the audit
and she was happy that only the first two be adjusted.
2 The draft management accounts for March were reviewed. It showed that the company was continuing to
trade profitably. The directors were not aware of any issues arising that could affect this.
3 There are no plans for any major purchases of assets or refinancing of existing facilities.
4 The letter received from Shyster Leech & Shyster (T2.2) concerning potential litigation was discussed. The
directors reiterated the view of the solicitors contained in that letter. There have been no new
developments since the date of the letter. On this basis it was agreed that no disclosure of either matter
was required in the accounts.
Note: On 25 April (before the sign-off of auditor's report), we have performed [list the tailored procedures
performed up to auditor's report date] and do not note any update to the matter.
Costs of HK$1,200K have been provided in the accounts in respect of the costs of the recall of the batch of
Ethernet cards. (See N1). According to the recall notice issued by MCL to affected customers on 20
December, a replacement would be sent to them in June 2022. Adeline confirmed that the preparation
work to the replacement is on schedule and will be dispatched in June 2022; based on the preparation
work, management considers the provision of HK$1,200K is adequate to fulfill the replacement.
Based on the company's past performance there is no reason to doubt this. Anthony Ho talked about a
number of possible developments including PCI /USB cards for DAB digital radio and linking up with one or
more mobile phone companies to produce portable Wi-Fi and PCI and on-board data cards for accessing
the internet remotely.
Data cards are not a new technology, however, a number of the company's customers have expressed an
interest in a generic card that can be assigned to any network rather than buying a network specific card.
The company has started to expand quite significantly; however, the directors feel that this is largely under
control. The problems in the warehouse will be sorted out as a matter of priority. In other areas the
directors feel that the growth has been well managed.
Receivables have been controlled quite closely and as a result the growth has not placed too much
pressure on the company's liquidity.
Other than the refinancing with Wan Chai Bank and the new finance leases, no new loans or other lines of
credit have been utilized.
6 The directors confirmed that they have key man insurance in place for all three directors.
B Lee
Nickleby & Chuzzlewitt
Counting House
Kings Road
Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong 1 April 2022
Thank you for your letter of 13 March concerning our mutual client. The position regarding the two matters
referred to in your letter is set out below. We have not been instructed in relation to any other matters.
The matter received some publicity at the time, but the directors inform us that nobody else has come forward
reporting problems with the WiFi Express Extender.
Ethernet Cards
The directors instructed us concerning the product recall; however, they have not advised us of any claims
arising in respect of the faulty Ethernet cards.
Yours sincerely
A Leech
A Leech
Partner
Regulated by the Law Society of Hong Kong for the provision of legal services
A full list of partners is available for inspection at the above address.
V GENERAL LEDGER
5 Testing journal entries - detail work [Not included in this example file] V4.1
Planning conclusion
Materiality or, where applicable, section specific materiality, (C7) has been set at: HK$ 933k
I am satisfied that from the tests planned sufficient appropriate evidence can be gained to satisfy the objectives.
AW 10/3
Prepared by: Date:
Final conclusion
From the audit work carried out I confirm that:
- the work has been performed in accordance with the audit programme.
- the work performed and the results obtained have been adequately documented.
- all necessary information has been collected for the preparation of the financial statements.
- sufficient appropriate evidence has been obtained to support the audit conclusion reached.
- in my opinion (subject to matters highlighted on B6 or B9)* the general ledger is fairly stated*/ is not fairly stated as
described below.
Opening Balances
4 Consider whether:
(a) The comparative information agrees with Y Y AW
the amounts and other disclosures Agreed on lead
presented in the prior period or, when schedules and last
appropriate, have been restated. year's audited
accounts.
Comparative
information is
restated to present
the continuing/
discontinuing
operations took
place in the current
year. The
restatement is only
a change in
presentation.
Bespoke tests
Depreciation N/A (2,730) N/A (2,510) (220) Average profit on disposal in last 2 years suggests over depreciation.
Our estimate is based on slightly longer useful economic lives for some plant. (See Sch
v4.1 [Not reproduced as part of this file]).
The difference is not material. Further review of management's UEL assessment does not
indicate that rates currently used are unreasonable. See F4.4 (Not produced in this example
file) .
Amortization N/A (147) N/A (147) - Client estimate appears reasonable. Work on E4.
Valuation of property 7,203 1,099 8,302 1,099 - Work has been performed on the work of management's expert (See F3.1) and the results
show that there are no indicators of bias.
Trade receivables: 595 (56) 539 (56) - Management's ECL assessment for trade receivables is based on the simplified approach
allowance for collectability required by HKFRS 9 to measure the loss allowance at an amount equal to lifetime ECL.
This is based on 0.1% allowance for current debts, 0.6% for those 20-60 days, 1.2% of
those 61-91 days and 50% of those 91+ days. Work on J4.
Recall provision New this year (1,200) (1,200) (1,200) - Basis of client provision seems reasonable. Work on N3.1.
Claim re faulty component New this year - - - - Basis of client provision is considered reasonable. Work on N3 and N3.1. Also refer to N2.2
on assessment of management expert's used [N2.2 not reproduced in this example file]
Conclusion
Management’s policies on accounting estimates are in line with relevant HKFRS requirements. Based on our evaluation, we considered the individual accounting estimates
documented above are reasonable and did not note that the selection of significant assumptions or the data yields a point estimate favorable for the company results or indicates
a pattern of optimism and hence, we did not note any indication of management bias with respect to accounting estimates.
HKSA 240.33(a) requires the testing of journal entries and other adjustments made in the preparation of the financial
statements as part of the response to management override of controls. This includes:
(i) Making inquiries of individuals involved in the financial reporting process about inappropriate or unusual activity
relating to the processing of journal entries and other adjustments;
(i) Testing the appropriateness of selected journal entries and other adjustments made at the end of a reporting period.
(ii) Considering the need to test journal entries and other adjustments throughout the period.
Proper completion of this working paper will help satisfy those requirements.
Standard journals are those processed automatically from sales or purchase ledger modules, payroll etc.
To check the completeness of the population, [to tailor-made and specify the work performed to ensure completeness of
the population].
Based on our understanding in MCL and its accounting system, we consider journals with the above criteria would be
indicator of fraud or management override of controls.
What are the results of inquiries with individuals involved in the financial reporting process about
unusual or inappropriate journals?
- To AL's knowledge, there were no journals processed outside normal working hours or by staff outside those in the
accounting department. During the site visit, we requested a warehouse staff to access the accounting system and
noted he was not able to do so.
- There were several non-standard journals initiated by AL in December (valuation of the property and financial
instrument; recall provision; tax provision etc.)
A verbal explanation of each journal selected for testing was obtained from AL, and was checked to supporting
evidence. See V4.1 for work performed. [Note. V4.1 is not produced in this example file]
Given no irregularities noted, we consider not necessary to alter the selection criteria and/or test additional journals.
Relevant supporting documents were checked and a verbal explanation of each journal was obtained from Adeline
Leung and was considered for reasonableness and traced to further supporting documents as appropriate. ADA not
used.
Conclusion
No irregularities noted on journals selected for testing. From journals tested, no indication of fraud or management
override noted.
1 Summary sheet X
Planning conclusion
I am satisfied that from the tests planned sufficient appropriate evidence can be gained to satisfy the objectives.
Prepared by: AW Date: 10/3
Reviewed by: JO Date: 11/3
Final conclusion
From the audit work carried out I confirm that:
- the work has been performed in accordance with the audit programme.
- the work performed and the results obtained have been adequately documented.
- all necessary information has been collected for the presentation and disclosure in the financial statements.
- sufficient appropriate evidence has been obtained to support the audit conclusion reached.
- in my opinion (subject to matters highlighted on B6 or B9)* other financial instruments and derivatives are fairly
stated/ * not fairly stated as described below.
The programme assumes a knowledge of the relevant accounting standards for financial instruments, it is not a step by
step guide and it should not be used as a substitute for reading the standards.
Test Results
Initials
required satisfactory Sch ref Comments
and date
Y/N Y/N
General
1 Obtain and check, or prepare, a lead schedule
for the current year’s figures and reconcile this Y Y L10 AW
to the general ledger.
2 Carry out analytical procedures such as:
(a) comparison of the current figures with
those of prior periods; Y Y L10 AW
Management's
approach and
Y Y calculation assessed AW
and reviewed on L10
and L10.1 and
considered it to be
consistent with
HKFRSs. Our
evaluation did not
note any indicators of
management bias.
Ownership
5 Inspect documents of title such as share
certificates, contracts etc. Ensure that:
(a) details are correctly recorded including
name, number of shares, type of shares Foreign exchange
(or equivalent information if not share contract - agreed to
Y Y L10.1 AW
based); the underlying
contract with the bank
- Embedded Derivatives
14 Review relevant contracts entered into by the
company to ensure that all contracts with No embedded
financial instruments embedded in them are N N/A AW
derivatives.
identified.
15 Confirm that where a derivative is embedded
in a financial asset host contract the two
elements of the instrument are not separated No embedded
and instead the classification rules were N N/A AW
derivatives.
applied to the instrument as a whole.
Hedge Accounting
HKFRS 9.7.7.21 states that "When an entity first No hedge accounting
applies this Standard, it may choose as its applied.
accounting policy to continue to apply the hedge
accounting requirements of HKAS 39 instead of the
requirements in Chapter 6 of this Standard. An
entity shall apply that policy to all of its hedging
relationships".
2 Journals
Code Name Client's Trial Balance Audit Journals Final Trial Balance
Dr Cr Dr Cr Dr Cr
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
[For the purposes of this case study, the trial balance figures have been rounded to the nearest HK$'000]
HK$'000 HK$'000
We have also considered the integrity of MCL's accounting system and preparation of management
account and tested the effectiveness of several relevant controls with no irregularities. Please refer to C5.1 -
#23 to #26 and S3 - #9 to #11.
[Note. For the purposes of this case study, the trial balance figures have been rounded to the nearest HK$'000]
1 General information
1.1 Background information (PAF02) Y
1.2 Details of bankers and professional advisors (PAF03) Y
1.3 Know Your Client Checklist (PAF04) Y
1.4 Register of laws and regulations (PAF05) Y
1.5 Details of related parties (PAF06) Y
1.6 Significant accounting policies (PAF07) Y
1.7 Accounting estimates (PAF13) Y
1.8 Copy of current detailed risk assessment Performed on C8.1 C8.1
1.9 Independence questionnaire Y
2 Engagement details
2.1 Letter of engagement [Not reproduced] Y
2.2 Authorizations [Not reproduced] Y
2.3 Special instructions from client
2.4 Special instructions from group auditors
2.5 Copy of resolution re: appointment
2.6 New client checklist (PAF08) Y
2.7 Register of non audit services (PAF10) Y
2.8 Register of involvement in the audit (PAF11) Y
2.9
3 Accounting systems
3.1 Organization chart Y
4 Statutory information
4.1 List of shareholders [Not reproduced] Y
4.2 Details of mortgages/charges [Not reproduced] Y
4.3 Directors’ interests in shares and debentures [Not reproduced] Y
4.4 Copy annual return [Not reproduced] Y
Copy company and anti-money laundering search
4.4.1 [Not reproduced] Y
2021
4.5 Copy elective resolutions
4.6 Memorandum and Articles of Association [Not reproduced] Y
4.7
6 Assets
6.1 Details of freehold/leasehold properties [Not reproduced] Y
6.2 Details of location of title deeds [Not reproduced] Y
6.3 Details of plant etc. (where no fixed asset register exists)
6.4 Details of intangible assets [Not reproduced] Y
6.5 Investments in subsidiaries and associated undertakings
6.6 Details of professional valuations [Not reproduced] Y
6.7 Details of insurance values and cover [Not reproduced] Y
6.8
9 Accounts
9.1 Signed copies of full accounts [Not reproduced] Y
9.2 Company accounts disclosure checklist [Not reproduced] Y
10 Review
Year File updated by Reviewed by
2020 AW JO
2021 AW JO
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Exact name of company Manufacturing Company Limited
Trading name (if different)
Registered office Main place of business (if different)
The Component Warehouse
Sea Bird Lane
Tai Shui Hang
Tel No. (852) 1234 5678 Tel No.
Fax No. (852) 9876 5432 Fax No.
Number of business locations 2
Registered number 66666666
Place of registration Hong Kong
Date of incorporation 25/11/1990
Year end date 31-Dec
Associated companies No Specify
Specify the basis and/or documents on which you have determined that this is a bona-fide business operation:
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Holding Company Limited. The group structure is set out on 1.1.3.
1. History
The company (MCL) was started by Raymond Chan and Adeline Leung in 1990. They had previously worked for HK
Components, a major Hong Kong company specializing in electrical components and circuit boards in particular.
Raymond and Adeline were convinced that there was a good market for a company specializing in computer
components. Their main products in the early days were 5 ¼” and then 3 ½” floppy drives.
Initially, progress was slow and after about 5 years, the company had only expanded to employ about 60 staff and had
a turnover of HK$ 50 million.
1999 was the start of a mixed period for MCL. On top of the uncertainty caused by the transition, a number of major
customers were affected by the financial crisis throughout Asia and the burst of the real estate bubble. Turnover for
MCL dropped a little but most customers were able to weather the storm and underlying demand was strong driven by
the success of Microsoft’s Windows 95 and 98 operating systems.
Raymond and Adeline were convinced that Hong Kong offered opportunities to companies such as MCL. They
reconsidered their strategic objectives and appointed Anthony Ho to the Board to try to identify areas of development.
Over the next five years the company moved away from floppy drives and started to specialize in components that
could be added to a desktop computer’s PCI slots such as sound and graphics cards (PCI – Peripheral Component
Interface). The company also transferred its assembly plant from the Hong Kong Island to Kowloon.
From 2004, a new product line was introduced. The company started to produce network cards, again focusing on PCI
cards but also some USB versions. It soon became clear that network cards were a major growth area with the growth
in home wireless networks driving the demand. Network cards quickly became a major part of the company’s business.
Current growth is still from the home networks but is being driven by peripheral devices such as wireless network
extenders or MiFi units that generate a local wireless network when connected to a mobile phone network.
The rapid growth in cloud storage has meant the demand for physical storage media has declined steadily over recent
years. A decision to sell the Memory Stick Division was taken in 2020 following declining sales and adverse publicity
concerning security issues (lack of passwords and ease of transmission of viruses). The sale of the division went
through in December 2021.
Anthony has been the driving force behind a lot of the recent developments and is keen to continue to extend the
company products and to cover a wider geographical area (most sales are to manufacturers in China and Japan).
Raymond and Adeline enjoy working in the business but are beginning to consider possible exit routes. They have
made some pension provision but are hoping to provide for their old age by realizing the value of their shares.
The company regularly incurs research and development expenditure on the development of new products. Historically
there have been no problems with capitalizing such expenditure and the products that relate to the existing capitalized
costs are currently selling well.
There is a risk that the cards produced become obsolete, however when developing cards, the company ensures that
they are compatible with a range of chips which means when newer chips become available, there is no immediate
need to update the cards. There are staff dedicated to development who monitor the market and continue to work on
enhancing the products the company produces. Over the last year or so there have been considerable advances in the
chips available, however the company has been able to embed these into its existing products without issue. The
development team are highly skilled and dedicated and therefore the directors are confident that there is sufficient
expertise to continue product development.
The company has managed to avoid a lot of the turmoil in the market for graphics chips that has occurred in recent
years. This is partly because they have always used nVidia chips and it was nVidia that came out on top in the recent
upheavals, and partly because the company has always gone for mid range cards rather than budget price or cutting
edge. The cards they produced therefore had a longer shelf life.
The company currently sells 4 types of graphics card. All are for desktop computers. The difference between the cards
is the specification (speed - MHz and memory - MB) of the chip used. They range in price from $750 to over $1,500.
Customers
The company does not sell to the public, only to computer manufacturers. Their main customers are based in Hong
Kong and China. These customers in turn produce computers to be sold as ‘own brand’ by a number of major retailers.
The company occasionally supplies some of the major computer products such as HP or Dell. However, the company
does not have the capacity to become a regular supplier to such companies.
Competitors
Their main competitors in this market are the major producers such as Sapphire and XFX and also smaller local
companies similar to MCL. The market is price sensitive, but other factors such as reliability and capacity are also
important.
Seasonality
There is a slight increase in demand towards Christmas, but nothing that significant.
The result is that, as with graphics cards, there is a solid market for PCs that contain a good quality sound card (as
opposed to sound being integrated with the mother board). This not only improves the sound for games and
multimedia applications, but with the right software, users can record edit and play digital audio from a variety of
sources.
The company currently sells 3 types of sound card that range in price from $450 to $1,750
- MCL OEM X-FI Xtreme Audio card with X-Fi Crystallizer PCI - $450
- MCL OEM X-F2 Xtreme Audio card with X-Fi Crystallizer PCI - $1,150
- MCL OEM X-Fi Xtreme Music - Sound card - 24-bit - 192 kHz - 109 dB SNR - 7.1 channel surround - PCI - $1,750
Customers
The company’s customers for sound cards are essentially the same as those for graphics cards.
Competitors
The position with competitors is again similar to that for graphics cards. Here the main producers are Creative, Philips
and Toshiba.
Seasonality
There is a slight increase in demand towards Christmas, but nothing that significant.
A web based retail operation is being considered; however, this has not yet happened and currently all sales of PCI
cards are to the company’s usual customers. Sales of USB adapters are to retail outlets in Hong Kong, this is a
relatively new area for the company.
The company sells two types of PCI network adapter, a wireless version and an Ethernet (type of cable/connection)
version. The two USB models are the same; however, one has an extension adapter so it can be moved to obtain a
better signal.
Customers
The PCI cards are sold to the same customers as the graphics and sound cards.
The company started selling directly to retailers in HK in 2007. Sales are currently on the basis of a catalogue and mail
order, although, as noted above, a web based system is being considered.
Competitors
The company is relatively new to this market and, although there is a lot of potential in this market, competition is
fierce. The company faces competition from some of the big names in this area such as Linksys and Belkin as well as
some smaller local companies.
Seasonality
There is a slight increase in demand towards Christmas, but nothing that significant.
4. Major suppliers
The company is reliant on nVidia for the supply of graphics chips. This is the only component that is dependent on one
supplier. All other components can be sourced from a variety of suppliers. This has been a key element in the
company’s success as it is able to keep costs down.
5. Locations
The company has both a factory and a warehouse in Hong Kong along with office space. The factory is based in
Kowloon and is leased from January 2020 to December 2029. The warehouse is on the Hong Kong Island on leased
land with a remaining lease term of 48 years. Raw materials (c.$3.4m) and work in progress (c.$1.6m) are kept at the
factory with finished goods (c.$3m) being kept at the warehouse.
Initially, Raymond Chan and Adeline Leung owned all of the shares. New shares were issued to Anthony Ho once he
had completed 2 years’ service. There is no formal employee share scheme in place; however, two of the more senior
managers have been allowed to acquire small shareholdings in the parent company.
Raymond Chan, Adeline Leung and Anthony Ho own the shares of MCL. They also involve in the day-to-day
management and operation of MCL. See <10. Staff> below. Since this is a private company and given its size and
nature, it is not unusual that owners oversee the strategic direction of the company and also play a management role.
The company presents its accounts in accordance with HKFRS and there are no particular problem areas.
The company is domiciled in Hong Kong and is subject to the tax regime in Hong Kong.
Most of the company's customers are in either Hong Kong or China and most sales transactions are settled in HK$.
The company's suppliers all have branches in Hong Kong. Purchases are therefore denominated in HK$.
(b) Estimates
Areas where accounting estimates are set out on PAF 1.7. The company's operations are straight forward and simple,
so most estimates are relatively straightforward and do not involve the use of complex formulae or models. They will
usually be prepared by Adrian Walker in the first instance and then reviewed by Adeline Leung. Adeline Leung
considered that the management team does not have the expertise to assess the fair value of property when needed.
The valuation of property is therefore based on the recommendations of a qualified surveyor, and where appropriate,
legal advice is also taken in determining the amount of any claims made by or against the company.
Adeline Leung would consider whether there is a need for new accounting estimates when she reviews the
management accounts.
(c) Products
The components manufactured by the company conform to the various industry standard specifications. However,
there are no specific laws or regulations that apply to them.
It is possible that an accident in the factory or warehouse could result in the serious injury or death of an employee,
which in turn may lead to a claim against the company. The company takes its responsibilities seriously and has good
systems for training and monitoring employees. Any incidents that do occur are recorded in an accident book.
Accordingly, there are no laws and regulations, other than health and safety, which would be expected to have a
material effect on the accounts other than those which relate specifically to the form and content of the financial
statements specified in the Companies Ordinance.
Adrian Walker keeps a register of related parties and updates this when notified by the directors of any changes
required. The related parties noted on PAF 1.5 are taken from this register.
Mrs. Sherrin Chan, the wife of Raymond Chan, runs a shop in the Wanchai Computer Centre - Chan Computers
Limited. Whilst this business may sometime sell components manufactured by MCL it never buys directly from MCL as
the volumes it purchases are too small. This business is run completely independently of MCL and there are no
transactions or sharing of facilities between the two companies.
Reca Limited, a customer of MCL was purchased (100% subsidiary) by Chan Computers Limited in
January 2021. As Reca Limited is controlled by Mrs. Chan it is a related party of MCL (see PAF 1.5).
10. Staff
Directors
Raymond Chan is the managing director and also oversees the factory operations in Kowloon.
Adeline Leung is the finance director and oversees the sales and warehouse operations in Hong Kong.
Anthony Ho is responsible for marketing and business development.
Tiffany Wai-yin – Warehouse Manager – who is responsible for warehouse in Hong Kong.
Adrian Walker – Accountant – Part qualified, been with the company for three years. He is very competent with the
basic records but is not really involved in the management of the business.
Elizabeth Shen - Raymond’s PA - who has been with the company from the start. With her team, she agrees and
monitors contracts with the major customers.
Other staff
Factory and warehouse staff are paid via weekly payroll and are employed on permanent contracts, with a mixture of
part and full time. These staff members are paid at marginally above market rate for the work they do to help with staff
retention. There is no formal bonus or other compensation scheme in place.
13. Financing
The company has historically been profitable and the directors have maintained the company's position in a constantly
changing industry. The company therefore has a good relationship with its bankers and in the past finance has not
been a problem.
The land and building represents the Company's ownership interest in a warehouse situated in Hong Kong and held
under a medium lease. As the consideration cannot be allocated reliably between non-lease building element and
undivided interest in the underlying leasehold land, the entire property is classified as property, plant and equipment.
The property is depreciated based on an estimated useful life of 48 years.
The company has also received an interest fee loan from the parent company. This is a fixed term loan and has been
discounted at a market rate of interest.
The company does not have any of the more complex forms of financial instrument although it does sometimes enter
into forward exchange contracts for Yuan and US$. There are no formal systems regarding forward exchange
contracts. These are entered into when the directors think is appropriate. As the contracts are short term they do not
include any significant credit risk and so can be valued using published exchange rates.
The economy of Hong Kong is a highly developed free market economy. Taxation rates are low, and there is a well
established financial market. The economy has been steadily growing over recent years, with growth in technology in
particular.
At a smaller scale theft of individual completed cards is possible as they are relatively small and can easily be sold on.
Physical controls over components and finished cards are good; however, the inventory records for the warehouse in
Hong Kong are unreliable. This means that small discrepancies may go unnoticed or not be investigated. The directors
are looking at ways of resolving the problems with the inventory records in Hong Kong; however, in terms of impact on
the accounts, the theft of a few cards by staff is not material.
Management holds bi-weekly meeting with warehouse and factory managers on operation matters, so any irregularities
would be reported to management during the meeting. Directors' review of monthly management accounts also assist
them to identify irregular matters.
Raymond is also responsible for hiring/dismissing employees. The remuneration policy and package of the Company's
employees are periodically reviewed and approved by the directors/department heads. Raymond would not tolerate
improper behavior; staff with unethical behavior would be disciplined if found.
Staff in the office respect this attitude and it does not appear to be any problems with the control environment.
Adrian Walker prepares the monthly management accounts and month end journals (including those in relation to
accounting estimates) which are approved by Adeline. This represents periodic monitoring. Communication between
these two individuals is generally informal, aside from the recording of the approval of the journals, which is considered
appropriate for the size and nature of the entity. Responsibilities of more junior staff (e.g. purchase ledger) is again
relatively informal, although staff are well versed in following the processes put in place by management. Management
and TCWG are the same so there is no specific communication between these groups.
Where there is a need to communicate with external parties, such as tax authorities, Adeline reviews all such
communication / correspondence before it is issued.
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1.1.1a
IT Environment
The company operates a very simple IT environment. It uses the A+ Accounts Package (including the A+ Payroll module
for payroll). This is an off the shelf package from a reputable provider which is widely used in practice. The provider is well
accredited with numerous awards for the package.
The package is hosted on the company's server. The package was installed by A+ with the only customization being the
setting up of the chart of accounts. The logs (which are not editable) evidence that the package has not been tampered
with.
The company uses the A+ system for all of its accounting and inventory records, including sales orders and purchase
orders. The system is user friendly and intuitive. Staff receive on the job training on its use as required, relevant to their
role.
The company has not made any changes to the IT environment during the period.
The IT application used and the IT environment is not likely to be subject to significant risks arising from the use of IT. This
is because the applications are standalone and do not interface with other applications, for example, website access for
customers. The functionality of the application is not very complex, and is provided by a well known and reputable
company. Each transaction is also supported by handwritten documentation, or other supporting documentation, as
appropriate. Management also does not rely significantly on automated processing.
The IT applications and other aspects of the IT environment that are subject to the risks arising from the use of IT are the
A+ Accounts Package (including the A+ Payroll Module) and also the company's network itself.
The risk of data loss is addressed by the entity's back up procedures (see PAF 3.4 - O4 & O5). As this is an off the shelf
package, there is no scope for manipulating the code. Access to the package is limited to those with a specific need to
access the system, with new staff, leaving staff and those changing roles having their access updated as part of the
joining/leaving process. Journals are reviewed on a monthly basis, and inappropriate journals would therefore be identified
as part of this review.
In the A+ accounts system all non-standard journals can only be entered using the journal mode so it is straightforward to
obtain a list of all journals processed. Our past experience with this package at other clients is that it is not possible for non-
standard journals to be entered other than in journal mode. We have also found that reports produced by this package are
complete and reliable. There are no indications that the system has been set up differently at MCL to other clients.
The company has standardized manuals regarding the operation of the A+ accounts package which are used by those
staff who use the system.
The information system is used for posting journals relevant to accounting estimates (for example posting impairment
charges, revaluations etc.). The information system is also used to obtain data relevant to making accounting estimates. It
is, for example, used to assess movements of inventory for obsolescence calculations, and to obtain past data on
customers for considering expected credit losses.
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In the past the directors have been very good The directors see no reason for this to change C8.2-2
at spotting opportunities in the market and and do not therefore consider this to be a high
have also moved out of older technologies at risk. As noted above the directors are in touch
the right time. There is no guarantee that this with trends in the market and also continue to
will continue in the future. invest in improved and new technologies.
The directors are managing the business The directors do not consider this to be a high C8.2-3
mainly by reference to the key performance risk, although recognize that improvements
indicators and are not using the management could be made in this area. The directors will
accounts to the full. This may result in focus discuss with Adrian how the management
on too narrow a range of indicators. accounts can be made more user friendly.
They will then seek to monitor fixed costs
more closely.
There is no management policy dealing with Adrian will be asked to consider the potential
the problems posed by foreign exchange. risks now that the business is dealing in other
The Yuan may be a particular problem given countries and China in particular. Considered
China's significance to the company's to be low risk at present.
operations.
The expansion plans are ambitious and, The directors have a good relationship with C8.2-4
notwithstanding the company's good the bankers and would not expand too quickly.
relationship with its bankers, could lead to The directors therefore consider this to be low
financing problems. risk at present.
What would happen if directors or key staff Key person insurance is in place but it is true C8.2-5
became ill or resigned? to say that the loss of one of the directors
would have very serious implications for the
company. The directors therefore consider
this to be a medium risk.
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Name
Address
Telephone
Fax
Lawyers
Name Shyster Leech & Shyster
Address Queens Road East
Wan Chai
Hong Kong
Telephone (852) 6666 2222
Fax (852) 6666 3333
Other (specify)
Name
Address
Telephone
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This checklist is intended as an aide memoire for issues that should be addressed on the permanent file. Where a
matter is relevant it should be addressed in sufficient detail on the file as to provide a basis for further review as part of
the risk assessment or evaluation of systems. The checklist should not be regarded as exhaustive.
HKSA 315 (Revised 2019) requires that an understanding of the matters shaded in grey is obtained. The requirement
may be over a broad area (such as organizational structure) or over specific area (such as 9.1 on this schedule).
In completing sections 1 to 8, consider how inherent risk factors affects susceptibility of assertions to misstatement and
the degree to which they do so, in the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the applicable financial
reporting framework.
1. Organizational structure
1.1 The entity's organizational structure. Y 3.1
2.2 The distinction between owners, those charged with governance and Y 1.1.1 (6) &
management. (10)
2.3 Whether any or all of those charged with governance are involved in managing Y 1.1.1 (6) &
the entity. (10)
2.4 The existence (and separation) of a non-executive Board, if any, from executive N/A
management
2.5 Whether those charged with governance hold positions that are an integral part Y 1.1.1 (6) &
of the entity’s legal structure, for example as directors. (10)
2.6 The existence of sub-groups of those charged with governance, such as an N/A
audit committee, and the responsibilities of such a group.
2.7 The responsibilities of those charged with governance for oversight of financial Y 1.1.1 (10)
reporting, including approval of the financial statements.
3. The entity's business model, including the extent to which the business model integrates the use of IT
Business model
3.1 Nature of revenue sources (for example, manufacturer, wholesaler, banking, Y 1.1.1 (3)
insurance or other financial services, import/export trading, utility, transportation,
and technology products and services).
3.2 Products or services and markets (for example, major customers and contracts, Y 1.1.1 (3)
terms of payment, profit margins, market share, competitors, exports, pricing
policies, reputation of products, warranties, order book, trends, marketing
strategy and objectives, manufacturing processes).
3.3 Conduct of operations (for example, stages and methods of production, or Y 1.1.1 (3)
activities exposed to environmental risks).
3.5 Involvement in electronic commerce, including internet sales and marketing N/A
activities.
3.7 Location of production facilities, warehouses, and offices, and location and Y 1.1.1 (5)
quantities of inventories.
3.9 Important suppliers of goods and services (for example, long-term contracts, Y 1.1.1 (4)
stability of supply, terms of payment, imports, methods of delivery such as “just-
in-time”).
3.15 Capital investment activities, including investments in plant and equipment and N/A
technology, and any recent or planned changes.
3.19 Leasing of property, plant or equipment for use in the business. Y 1.1.1 (13)
3.20 Beneficial owners (local, foreign, business reputation and experience). 1.1.1 (1),
(2), (6),
Y 1.1.3
The entity's business model, objectives, strategies and related business risks
3.23 Industry developments (a potential related business risk might be, for example, 1.1.1 (1),
that the entity does not have the personnel or expertise to deal with the changes Y (2)
in the industry).
3.24 New products and services (a potential related business risk might be, for 1.1.1 (2),
example, that there is increased product liability). Y (3)
3.25 Expansion of the business (a potential related business risk might be, for Y 1.1.1 (2)
example, that the demand has not been accurately estimated).
3.26 New accounting requirements (a potential related business risk might be, for N/A
example, incomplete or improper implementation, or increased costs).
3.27 Regulatory requirements (a potential related business risk might be, for Y 1.1.1 (8)
example, that there is increased legal exposure).
3.28 Current and prospective financing requirements (a potential related business N/A
risk might be, for example, the loss of financing due to the entity’s inability to
meet requirements).
3.29 Use of IT, such as the implementation of a new IT system that will affect both Y 1.1.1a
operations and financial reporting.
3.30 Effects of implementing a strategy, particularly any effects that will lead to new N/A
accounting requirements (a potential related business risk might be, for
example, incomplete or improper implementation).
4. Industry factors
4.1 The market and competition, including demand, capacity, and price competition. Y 1.1.1 (3)
5. Regulatory factors
5.2 Regulatory framework for a regulated industry, for example, prudential N/A
requirements, including related disclosures.
5.3 Legislation and regulation that significantly affect the entity’s operations, for Y 1.1.1 (8),
example, labour laws and regulations. 1.4
5.5 Government policies currently affecting the conduct of the entity's business:
* Fiscal. N/A
5.6 Environmental requirements affecting the industry and the entity's business. N/A
7. Measures used, internally and externally, to assess the entity's financial performance
Internal
7.1 Key performance indicators (financial and non-financial). Y 1.1.1 (14)
7.3 Period-on-period financial performance analysis (revenue growth, profitability, Y 1.1.1 (11)
leverage).
7.5 Segment information and divisional, departmental or other level performance N/A
reports.
Consider the following:
• Sales, transfers and charges between segments, and elimination of inter-
segment amounts.
• Comparisons with budgets and other expected results, for example,
operating profits as a percentage of sales.
• The allocation of assets and costs among segments.
• Consistency with prior periods, and the adequacy of the disclosures with
respect to inconsistencies.
• Whether such measures create pressures on the entity to achieve
performance targets.
7.6 Employee performance measures and incentive compensation policies. Y 1.1.1 (10)
External
7.8 Information from analysts or credit agencies. N/A
7.9 Information from news and other media, including social media. N/A
8. The applicable financial reporting framework, and the entity's accounting policies and reasons for any
changes thereto
Financial reporting practices in terms of the applicable financial reporting framework
8.1 Accounting principles and industry-specific practices, including for industry- Y 1.6
specific significant classes of transactions, account balances and related
disclosures in the financial statements (for example, loans and investments for
banks, or research and development for pharmaceuticals).
8.3 Accounting for financial instruments, including related credit losses. Y 1.6
8.5 Accounting for unusual or complex transactions including those in controversial N/A
or emerging areas (for example, accounting for cryptocurrency).
8.5 Where changes in the entity's financial reporting (e.g., from prior periods) may N/A
be expected based on the understanding of the entity and its environment.
Selection and application of accounting policies, including any changes thereto as well as the reasons therefore
8.7 The methods the entity uses to recognize, measure, present and disclose Y 1.6
significant and unusual transactions.
8.8 The effect of significant accounting policies in controversial or emerging areas N/A
for which there is a lack of authoritative guidance or consensus.
8.9 Changes in the environment, such as changes in the applicable financial N/A
reporting framework or tax reforms that may necessitate a change in the entity’s
accounting policies.
8.10 Financial reporting standards and laws and regulations that are new to the entity N/A
and when and how the entity will adopt, or comply with, such requirements.
Accounting Estimates
8.11 Any transactions and other events and conditions that may give rise to the need N/A
for, or changes in, accounting estimates to be recognized or disclosed in the
financial statements.
8.12 The requirements of the applicable financial reporting framework related to Y 1.6
accounting estimates (including the recognition criteria, measurement bases,
and the related presentation and disclosure requirements); and how they apply
in the context of the nature and circumstances of the entity and its environment,
including how transactions and other events or conditions are subject to, or
affected by, inherent risk factors.
9. Control environment
Once an understanding of the control environment is obtained, the evaluations specified on C4 must also be
completed.
Do we have notes on the set of controls, processes and structures that address the following matters:
9.1 How management’s oversight responsibilities are carried out, such as the entity’ Y 1.1.1 (17)
s culture and management’s commitment to integrity and ethical values.
9.2 When those charged with governance are separate from management, the N/A
independence of, and oversight over the entity’s system of internal control by,
those charged with governance.
For example consider:
- Whether there are sufficient individuals who are independent from
management and objective in their evaluations and decision-making.
- How those charged with governance identify and accept oversight
responsibilities and whether those charged with governance retain oversight
responsibility for management's design, implementation and conduct of the
entity's system of internal control.
- Whether the importance of the responsibilities of the responsibilities of those
charged with governance is recognized in codes of practice and other laws and
regulations or guidance produced for the benefit of those charged with
governance.
- Whether the other responsibilities of those charged with governance include
oversight of the design and effective operation of whistle blower procedures.
9.4 How the entity attracts, develops, and retains competent individuals. 1.1.1 (6),
Y (10)
For example consider:
- Whether there are standards for recruiting the most qualified individuals – with
an emphasis on educational background, prior work experience, past
accomplishments, and evidence of integrity and ethical behavior.
- Whether there are training policies that communicate prospective roles and
responsibilities, including practices such as training schools and seminars that
illustrate expected levels of performance and behavior; and
- Whether there are periodic performance appraisals driving promotions that
demonstrate the entity’s commitment to the advancement of qualified personnel
to higher levels of responsibility.
9.5 How the entity holds individuals accountable for their responsibilities in the Y 1.1.1 (10)
pursuit of the objectives of the system of internal control;
For example consider:
- The mechanisms to communicate and hold individuals accountable for
performance of controls responsibilities and implement corrective actions as
necessary;
- Whether performance measures, incentives and rewards have been
established for those responsible for the entity’s system of internal control,
including how the measures are evaluated and maintain their relevance;
- How pressures associated with the achievement of control objectives impact
the individual’s responsibilities and performance measures; and
- How the individuals are disciplined as necessary.
9.6 Procedures for ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Y 1.1.1(8)
Accounting estimates
9.7 The nature and extent of oversight and governance that the entity has in place Y 1.1.1(8b)
over management’s financial reporting process relevant to accounting
estimates.
9.8 How management identifies the need for, and applies, specialized skills or Y 1.1.1 (8b)
knowledge related to accounting estimates, including with respect to the use of
a management’s expert.
9.10 The entity’s information system as it relates to accounting estimates, including Y 1.1.1a
the classes of transactions, events and conditions that are significant to the
financial statements and that give rise to the need for, or changes in, accounting
estimates and related disclosures.
9.11 For such accounting estimates and related disclosures identified above; how
management:
a) Identifies the relevant methods, assumptions or sources of data, and the Y 1.7
need for changes in them, that are appropriate in the context of the applicable
financial reporting framework.
b) Selects or designs, and applies, the methods used, including the use of Y 1.7
models.
9.12 Any control activities relevant to the audit over management’s process for Y 1.7
making accounting estimates
9.13 How management reviews the outcome(s) of previous accounting estimates Y C4.1
and responds to the results of that review.
Once an understanding of the entity's risk assessment process is obtained, the evaluation specified on C4 must also
be completed.
Do we have notes on the entity's process for:
10.1 Identifying business risks relevant to financial reporting objectives. 1.1.1 (15)
Y 1.1.2
10.2 Assessing the significance of those risks, including the likelihood of their
1.1.1 (15),
occurrence.
Y 1.1.2
11.1 Ongoing and separate evaluations for monitoring the effectiveness of controls, Y 1.1.1(17)
and the identification and remediation of control deficiencies identified.
11.2 The entity’s internal audit function, if any, including its nature, responsibilities N/A
and activities.
11.3 The sources of the information used and the basis upon which management Y 1.1.1(17)
considers the information to be sufficiently reliable for the purpose.
Once an understanding of the entity's information system and communication is obtained, the evaluation specified on
C4 must also be completed.
The entity's information system and communication relevant to the preparation of the
financial statements should be documented to include the following areas:
12.1 The entity’s information processing activities, including its data and information,
the resources to be used in such activities and the policies that define, for
significant classes of transactions, account balances and disclosures:
a) How information flows through the entity’s information system, including how: Y 3.4
(i) Transactions are initiated, and how information about them is recorded, Y 3.4
processed, corrected as necessary, incorporated in the general ledger and
reported in the financial statements.
(ii) Information about events and conditions, other than transactions, is Y 3.4
captured, processed and disclosed in the financial statements.
b) The accounting records, specific accounts in the financial statements and Y 3.4
other supporting records relating to the flows of information in the information
system.
c) The financial reporting process used to prepare the entity’s financial Y 3.4
statements, including disclosures.
d) The entity’s resources, including the IT environment, relevant to (a) to (c) Y 3.4
above.
In obtaining the above understanding, consider:
- Inquiries of relevant personnel about the procedures used to initiate, record,
process and report transactions or about the entity’s financial reporting process;
- Inspection of policy or process manuals or other documentation of the entity’s
information system;
- Observation of the performance of the policies or procedures by entity’s
personnel; or
- Selecting transactions and tracing them through the applicable process in the
information system (i.e., performing a walk-through).
12.2 How the information system captures related party transactions. This should Y 1.1.1 (9)
include those controls in place for the approval, authorization and identification
of related party transactions and transactions outside the normal course of
business.
The financial reporting process used to prepare the entity’s financial statements, 1.7
12.3
including significant accounting estimates and disclosures. Y 3.4
12.4 How the entity communicates significant matters that support the preparation of
the financial statements and related reporting responsibilities in the information
system and other components of the system of internal control:
a) Between people within the entity, including how financial reporting roles and Y 1.1.1 (17)
responsibilities are communicated.
b) Between management and those charged with governance. Y 1.1.1 (17)
c) With external parties, such as those with regulatory authorities. Y 1.1.1 (17)
13.1 Controls that address risks of material misstatement at the assertion level in the Y C5.1
control activities component.
13.2 Based on the controls identified in 13.1 above, identify the IT applications and Y 1.1.1a
other aspects of the entity's IT environment that are subject to risks arising from
the use of IT.
13.3 For such IT applications and other aspects of the IT environment identified in
13.2 above, identify:
c) The degree of interaction between the activities of the service organization N/A
and those of the user entity;
d) The nature of the relationship between the user entity and the service N/A
organization, including the relevant contractual terms for the activities
undertaken by the service organization;
e) How the entity's use of a service organization affects the user auditor's N/A
reporting responsibilities in relation to accounting records arising from laws or
regulations.
15.1 Management’s assessment of the risk that the financial statements may be Y 1.1.1 (16)
materially misstated due to fraud.
15.2 Management’s process for identifying and responding to the risks of fraud, Y 1.1.1 (16)
including any specific risks of fraud that management has identified or account
balances, classes of transactions or disclosures for which a risk of fraud is likely
to exist.
15.4 Management’s communication, if any, to employees regarding its views on Y 1.1.1 (17)
business practices and ethical behavior.
16. Groups
16.1 Sufficient understanding of the group to enable assessment of the risk of N/A
material misstatement due to fraud or error. In particular:
a) Identification of components of the group that are likely to be significant.
17.1 Ascertain whether there are any individuals (in addition to the directors) or Y 1.1.1 (9),
entities which should be treated as related parties. 1.5
a) Identify changes from the previous periods.
b) Ascertain the nature of the relationship.
c) Update details on PAF06 or elsewhere on the permanent file as
Summary of the legal and regulatory framework What procedures ensure compliance? Audit approach
1 Laws and regulations governing accounts MCL engages N&C to prepare financial statements Completion of disclosure checklist.
(e.g. Companies Ordinance) based on information in the MCL-approved trial
balance. Significant disclosures are also drafted by
Companies Ordinance and accounting standards
MCL, while N&C would prepare related notes based on
client-approved records.
2 General business laws and regulations The factory and warehouse managers are responsible Review the accident book and consider
(e.g. health and safety, employment, hygiene, planning) for health and safety issues. They are required to report whether:
any problems or potential problems to the board. - any accidents recorded may give rise to a
Health and safety regulations are relevant in both the
claim against the company;
factory and warehouse. However, there are no particular
An accident book is kept and any incidents recorded. - the frequency or type of accidents suggests
concerns such as hazardous chemicals or dangerous
that there may be a wider problem.
equipment.
(See C8.3-5)
3 Other specific laws and regulations The client relies on N&C to prepare the tax return based Standard audit procedures conducted within
on historical information, which is routine with no Section P of the file.
contentious items.
CAP 112 Inland Revenue Ordinance
Reference should be made to specific requirements not bland statements about say employment legislation.
Sufficient detail should be recorded to enable consideration of the impact of the laws and regulations on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements.
Sherrin Chan, 100% shareholder in Spouse of Raymond Chan There are no transactions or balances
Chan Computers Limited. between MCL and Chan Computers.
Reca Limited Subsidiary of Chan Computers so controlled Sales to Reca on agreed terms
by Mrs. Chan
Revenue The recognition of revenue from contracts with customers is based on the performance obligations identified in the contracts. Assessment of MCL's revenue
recognition Revenue is recognized when (or as) the Company satisfies a performance obligation by transferring a promised good or service (i.e. recognition policy is performed on
an asset) to a customer who obtains the control of the asset. R6.7. The assessment noted that
the policy complies with HKFRS 15.
In respect of sale of computer products, revenue is recognized when control of the products has been transferred, being when the
products are delivered to the customer, and there is no unfulfilled obligation that could affect the customer's acceptance of the [Note: R6.7 is not included in this
products. Revenue excludes value added tax or other sales taxes and is after deduction of any trade discounts. No significant example file] .
element of financing is deemed present as the sales are made with a credit term of 30 days. The Company's obligation to replace
and replace faulty products under the standard warranty terms is recognized as a provision (see accounting policy on provision).
A receivable is recognized when the goods are delivered as this is the point in time that the consideration is unconditional because
only the passage of time is required before the payment is due.
[Illustration of other areas of significant accounting policies are not included in this example file]
Conclusion
All policies are appropriate to the nature and circumstances of MCL and comply with the relevant HKFRSs.
All accounting estimates should be recorded on this schedule. Where an estimate is not material it should still be recorded
ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES with sufficient information to justify the assessment of materiality.
Allowance for recoverability The simplified approach Management performed Management's knowledge There is estimation No specific controls in this The allowance may be
of receivables under HKFRS 9 is used to the ECL assessment for and experience with uncertainty in determining area. material and has therefore
1.3(8.13) measure the loss each debtor individually customers (e.g., credit lifetime ECL. For been recorded on C4.1.
allowance at an amount based on MCL's historical worthiness; repayment longstanding customers, this
equal to lifetime expected loss pattern, the latest history); market news is usually relatively
credit losses (ECL). This information and current about the customers straightforward, although is
accounting policy must be conditions of debtors, and more complex and uncertain
disclosed. the latest economic for newer customers where
forecasts by the there is less history to use in
government. determining the estimate.
Provision for recall costs of Provision to be recognized Total provision is the sum Sales records; costs of These is estimation No specific controls in this The potential provision
faulty components at best estimate of the of a number of different manufacturing known to uncertainty in establishing area. could be material and has
1.3(8.13) expenditure required to actual costs and multiplied management according to the best estimate of been recorded on C4.1.
settle the present by the estimated number of the actual cost incurred expenditure required. This is
obligation at the reporting units sold. and their business based on the expected actual
date. Disclosure of carrying knowledge. costs and the number of
amount, addition to the units sold.
provision, amounts used
required.
Provision for claim re faulty If possibility of outflow is No provision required on Legal advice provided by Use of legal advice to aid in No specific controls in this The value of the provision
component 1.3(8.13) remote, then provision basis of legal advice. external legal counsel. determining whether a area. could be material, and has
does not require disclosure provision is required. therefore been recorded on
or recognition. If possibility Management discuss with C4.1.
of outflow is more than legal counsel about the
remote, disclosure is availability of alternative
required. If conditions in information and comparable
HKFRS 37 para 14 are met cases and their effects to the
it must be recognized. possible range of value.
Discount factor for loans The loan must be Research on the web and Current bank borrowing This is estimation uncertainty No specific controls in this The value of the loan is
from parent company discounted back at a correspondence with bank rates for similar entities in determining the discount area. material, therefore it is
below market rate. market rate of interest. on the rates they would obtained from banks. factor to use, and significant possible that the discount
1.1.1(13) charge for an equivalent judgment is required. Whilst factor could have a
1.3(8.13) loan. market data is useful in material effect. The
informing the decision, entity estimate has therefore
specific factors can make been recorded on C4.1.
this estimate very subjective.
INDEPENDENCE QUESTIONNAIRE
This questionnaire assumes a knowledge of the HKICPA Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (revised 2018). It
must be completed annually for all clients to ensure that the firm complies with its requirements.
In the case of a financial statements audit, where relevant, all questions should be treated as applying to all partners and
staff in the firm or a network firm and to their close family.
Yes No
1 Fees
a) Do the total fees generated from the client represent a large proportion of the total fees N
of the firm, that dependence on that client and concern about losing the client could
create a perceived independence threat?
b) For a non-PIE audit only, for each of five consecutive years, do total fees from the N
audit client and its related entities represent, or are likely to represent, more than 30%
of the total fees received by the firm?
c) For a PIE audit only, for each of two consecutive years, do total fees from the audit N/A
client and its related entities represent, or are likely to represent, more than 15% of the
total fees received by the firm?
d) Are a large proportion of the fees charged to the audit client generated by providing N
services other than audit to the client?
e) Are any fees charged directly or indirectly to this client/group of clients by the firm or a N
network firm on a contingent basis?
(Note. A loan received from a client that is a bank or similar institution that is made under
normal lending procedures, terms and conditions may be ignored.)
b) Has the firm, network firm or any audit team member offered gifts or favours, including N
hospitality, from the client unless the value is trivial and inconsequential?
4 Litigation
Is there any actual or threatened litigation between the firm and the client in relation to N
fees, audit work, or other work?
b) Are there any instances when a close family member of an audit team member is:
i) a director or officer of the client; or N
c) Does any audit team member have a close relationship with an individual who is not an
immediate or close family member, but who is:
i) a director or officer of the client; or N
ii) an employee in a position to exert significant influence over the preparation of the N
client’s accounting records or the financial statements?
d) Are partners and employees of the firm aware of a personal or family relationship
between:
i) a partner or employee of the firm or network firm who is not an audit team N
member; and
ii) a director or officer of the client or an employee of the client in a position to exert N
significant influence over the preparation of the client’s accounting records or the
financial statements?
ii) was an employee in a position to exert significant influence over the preparation of N
the client’s accounting records or the financial statements on which the firm will
express an opinion?
b) Before the period covered by the audit report, had any audit team member:
i) served as a director or officer of the client; or N
ii) been an employee in a position to exert significant influence over the preparation N
of the client’s accounting records or financial statements?
c) Has any partner or employee of the firm or a network firm served as a director or N
officer of the client?
d) Has any partner or employee of the firm or a network firm served as Company N
Secretary for the client?
ii) an employee in a position to exert significant influence over the preparation of the N
client’s accounting records or the financial statements?
f) Have any audit team members notified the firm or network firm if they are entering N
employment negotiations with the client?
g) Is a partner joining a PIE audit client in a senior role (such as director etc.) where the N
client’s last issued audited annual financial statements were signed by that partner?
Paragraph 400.8, Chapter A of the HKICPA Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (revised
2018) also states that:
Firms are encouraged to determine whether to treat additional entities, or certain
categories of entities, as public interest entities because they have a large number
and wide range of stakeholders. Factors to be considered include:
- The nature of the business, such as the holding of assets in a fiduciary capacity for a
large number of stakeholders. Examples might include financial institutions, such as
banks and insurance companies, and pension funds.
- Size.
- Number of employees.
h) Has any Senior or Managing Partner (Chief Executive or equivalent) of the firm joined N
a PIE audit client in a senior role within 12 months of having held the Senior or
Managing Partner role?
i) Has the firm or network firm provided personnel to the client on secondment / loan N
basis?
8 Business relationships
a) Does the firm, network firm or audit team member have a material, close business N
relationship with the client or its management?
b) Does the firm, network firm or audit team member (or their immediate family) have a N
business relationship involving the holding of an interest in a closely-held entity when a
client or a director / officer of the client, or any group thereof, also holds an interest in
that entity?
9 Financial interests
a) Does the firm, network firm, audit team member (or their immediate family), any other
partner in the office from which the audit partner is based (or their immediate family),
or any other partner or managerial employee (or their immediate family) who provides
non-audit services to the client, except for any whose involvement is minimal have,
either beneficially or as trustee:
iii) Any indirect financial interest in the client with the ability to influence investment N
decisions of the intermediary?
vi) A financial interest in an entity when the client also has a financial interest in that N
entity?
b) Do any of the financial interests held (above) represent a controlling interest in the N
client where the client is material to the firm?
c) Does any audit team member have a close family member with a direct financial N
interest or a material indirect financial interest in the client?
10 Associated firms
Are you or your staff associated with any other practice or organization which has any N
dealings with the company?
b) Are any accounting and bookkeeping services performed for the company by the firm Y
or a network firm such as preparation of the financial statements from trial balance,
bookkeeping or payroll services?
c) Do the financial statements include any specialist valuations carried out by the firm or N
a network firm?
d) Are the firm or a network firm currently acting for the client as an advocate in any
N
adversarial proceeding or situation such as a hearing before the tax authorities?
e) Has the firm or a network firm been involved in the design, provision or implementation N
of any IT systems?
f) Does the firm or a network firm provide advice on taxation matters or undertake tax Y
compliance work for the client?
g) Does the firm or a network firm provide any internal audit services for the client? N
h) Does the firm or a network firm provide any litigation support services for the client? N
i) Does the firm or a network firm provide any legal services for the client? N
j) Does the firm or a network firm provide any corporate finance services for the client? N
l) Has the firm provided a service that is prohibited by the HKICPA Code of Ethics for N
Professional Accountants (revised 2018) such as acting as an advocate for the client
(e.g. certain restructuring services or adversarial negotiations or proceedings involving
tax authorities) or providing a valuation service, where the impact on the financial
statements could be material?
m) Has the firm or a network firm been involved in the provision of any recruitment
services? N
n) Does the client lack a designated individual (preferable a member of the management N
team) to make all judgments and decisions that are the proper responsibility of
management?
o) Where the firm provides multiple non-audit services to the audit client, in addition to
the threats created by each service individually, does the combined effect of such N
services create or impact threats to independence?
Note: For audit clients that are public interest entities, please refer to Section 540, Chapter
A of the HKICPA Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (revised 2018) for rotation
requirements applying to the engagement partner, engagement quality control reviewer
and any other key audit partner role.
13 Adequate resources
(a) Are there any indications that the engagement team is not competent or does not have N
the necessary time and resources?
(b) Are there any indications that the firm or engagement team will not be able to N
demonstrate compliance with ethical requirements?
14 Proper performance
(a) Are there any aspects of the client, or other factors, that will adversely affect the firm’s N
ability to perform the audit properly?
(c) Are there any management imposed limitations in scope that can result in a N
qualification of opinion and cause the firm normally not to accept appointment or
reappointment as auditor under the provision of section 400.52, Chapter C of HKICPA
Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (revised 2018)?
(d) Where the previous year's audit report was qualified is this likely to be repeated this N
year because of the action or inaction of management?
Safeguards
Where any of the above questions have been answered ‘yes’, specify what safeguards are proposed to maintain integrity
and independence, and to ensure the availability of resources and the ability to perform the audit properly.
The firm prepares the statutory accounts from a trial balance provided by the client; however, the client approves all
journal adjustments and also approves the wording of any narrative notes. The affairs of the client are routine, there are
no contentious areas. There is therefore not a significant threat to the firm's independence from the provision of tax and
accounting services and specific safeguards are not required. The firm assists the client in the routine exercise of
preparing the tax return and no tax advisory services are provided.
Conclusion
Having regard to any safeguards identified above, I am satisfied that appropriate procedures regarding the acceptance
and continuance of this client relationship and audit engagement have been followed, and that the conclusions reached in
this regard are appropriate and have been properly documented. In arriving at this conclusion I confirm that I have:
a) obtained all relevant information from the firm (and where applicable network firms) to identify and evaluate
circumstances and relationships that may create a threat to independence;
b) evaluated information on identified breaches, if any, of the firm ’ s independence policies and procedures to
determine whether they create a threat to independence for this audit engagement;
c) taken appropriate action to eliminate such threats or reduce them to an acceptable level by applying safeguards;
and
d) documented the conclusion on independence and any relevant discussions within the firm that support this view.
2 Are we satisfied that the acceptance of the appointment would not have an adverse
effect on the reputation of the practice?
ü
3 Are we satisfied that acceptance of the engagement will not create any conflict of interest
with existing clients?
ü PAF 1.9
4 Are we satisfied that there are no other reasons why we would not wish to act for the
client (for example financial difficulties or litigation)?
ü
2 Are we satisfied that there are no concerns regarding the integrity of the directors,
management or shareholders of the client?
ü AML File
3 Have we considered whether there are any suspicious transaction indicators, including
those stated in Appendix D of the AML Guidelines, and taken note of section 640 of the
Guidelines on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing for Professional
Accountants (Chapter F of the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants) (“AML
Guidelines”)?
ü AML File
4 Have we performed sanctions screening of the client and its beneficial owners to ensure
that they are not included in the latest United Nations sanctions and designated person
lists (and other sanction lists), and taken note of section 650 of the AML Guidelines?
ü AML File
5 Have we taken reasonable steps to establish and verify the beneficial ownership of the
client?
ü AML File
Note: In order to perform sanctions checking on the client and the client’s beneficial
owners (BOs), a practitioner would need to have a reasonable understanding
of the beneficial ownership of the client. Therefore, basic identification of the
BOs is important. Carrying out additional procedures to verify that identity
may not be necessary. However, if a BO ’ s name comes up in a sanctions
check and the practitioner wants to be sure, and not decline the client
outright, they could seek additional evidence to establish the case one way or
the other at that stage.
6 Except for statutory annual audit services, will we carry out or prepare for the client for
any transactions or services specified in paragraphs 600.2.1 and 600.2.2 of the AML
Guidelines (Note 1)? If "yes", have we performed the required customer due diligence on
the client, and are we aware of the relevant requirements of the AML Guidelines,
including section 620 (Note 2)?
ü AML File
If a practice decides to adopt good practices, it should apply Chapter F (customer due
diligence, ongoing monitoring, record keeping requirements, etc.) to statutory audit services
just as it would for any transactions or services specified in paragraphs 600.2.1 and 600.2.2 of
the AML Guidelines.
7 If the client has been introduced by a principal or staff member of the firm, or a long-
standing client, do we have written confirmation from the introducer of the client ’ s
identity?
6 Have we obtained all the documentation required for the consideration of money
laundering, as noted above?
ü AML File
8 Has the client been quoted a fee for the audit? If yes, give details below:
ü PAF 2.1
2 Have all statutory matters concerning the resignation of the previous auditor and our PAF Section
appointment been dealt with?
ü 8
5 Have we sent an engagement letter covering all the services that we will provide to the
client? ü PAF 2.1
6 Have we notified the tax authorities and requested a copy of the last tax return if not PAF Section
otherwise available? ü 8
8 Have the client’s details been entered onto the time records? ü
9 Have we carried out an initial assessment to determine whether the client will require a PAF Section
hot file review under the firm’s quality control procedures?
ü 8
Where “no” answer has been given to any of the questions and the appointment has been accepted detail below the action taken and reasons, where
necessary:
[Note: The AML File and PAF Sections 2, 4 and 8 are not reproduced in this example file.]
SI SR M A F I
Accounting services HK$100k ü Statutory accounts are prepared from the
clients management accounts. The client
prepares and approves all adjustments and
also the wording of narrative notes.
Preparation of the statutory accounts is
therefore a largely mechanical exercise. The
firm's usual review processes are therefore an
adequate safeguard.
Tax services HK$50k ü The firm assists the client in the routine
exercise of preparing the tax return and no tax
advisory services are provided. The tax
returns are routine, based on MCL's based on
historical information with no contentious
items. The firm's usual review processes are
therefore an adequate safeguard.
Information technology
services
Valuation / actuarial
valuation services
Legal services
Recruitment services
Remuneration services
Corporate finance
services
Transaction related
services
In my opinion the safeguards identified above ensure that any non-audit services provided to the audit client do not
jeopardise the firm’s objectivity and independence.
Manager / senior in
Year Independent / second partner Audit partner
charge of the audit
1 2018 BL Senior JO
2 2019 BL Senior JO
Senior AW
3 2020 BL
Manager JO
Senior AW
4 2021 BL
Manager JO
10
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ŕũŦġŤũŢųŵġŴũŰŸŴġŵũŰŴŦġŴŵŢŧŧġŵũŢŵġŢųŦġųŦŭŦŷŢůŵġŧųŰŮġŢůġŢŶťŪŵġűŦųŴűŦŤŵŪŷŦį
Objective:
Perform walk-through of MCL's information systems on transactions and information captured for incorporation in the
general ledger.
Results:
Walk-through performed and documented below. Walk-through documents provided by MCL for selected transactions in
June 2021 demonstrating and supporting the following processes are filed on PAF 3.4 Appendix [Note. Walk-through
documents are not produced in this model file].
[Note. A walk-through procedure to determine whether a control has been implemented is not a test of controls.]
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ĩœŦŧġłķĪ ĩœŦŧġńĶįIJĪ
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IJįġńŰűźġŵŰġŴŶűűŭŪŦų
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ĴįġńŰűźġŵŰġŢŤŤŰŶůŵŴį
łĶ ŕŊġŤŰűźġŧŪŭŦťġţźġŴŶűűŭŪŦų
łķ łŤŤŰŶůŵŴġŤŰűźġűŭŢŤŦťġŪůġŢůġŰųťŦųġŰŶŵŴŵŢůťŪůŨġŧŪŭŦġŪůġůŶŮŦųŪŤŢŭġŰųťŦų
łĸ ŕũŦġŰŶŵŴŵŢůťŪůŨġŰųťŦųŴġŧŪŭŦġŪŴġűŦųŪŰťŪŤŢŭŭźġųŦŷŪŦŸŦťġŢůťġŢűűųŰŷŦťġţźġœń ŚġĩIJĸĪ
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ňŰŰťŴġœŦŤŦŪŷŦťġĮġŇŢŤŵŰųź
ŃIJ łŭŭġťŦŭŪŷŦųŪŦŴġųŦŤŦŪŷŦťġţźġŵũŦġŭŰŨŪŴŵŪŤġŵŦŢŮġŢųŦġųŦŤŰųťŦťġŪůġŢġŨŰŰťŴġųŦŤŦŪŷŦťġţŰŰŬįġŕũŪŴ
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Ńij ňŰŰťŴġųŦŤŦŪŷŦťġŢųŦġŷŦųŪŧŪŦťġŢůťġŤũŦŤŬŦťġŢŨŢŪůŴŵġŵũŦġŨŰŰťŴġųŦŤŦŪŷŦťġůŰŵŦġĩňœŏĪ ŚġĩĴĪ
ŃĴ łůźġŮŪŴŴŪůŨġŪŵŦŮŴġŢųŦġųŦűŰųŵŦťġŵŰġŵũŦġŴŶűűŭŪŦųġŢůťġůŰŵŦťġŰůġŵũŦġĩňœŏĪ ŚġĩĴĪ
Ńĵ ŕũŦġňœŏġŪŴġŴŪŨůŦťġţźġŵũŦġŴŵŰųŦŴġŮŢůŢŨŦų ŚġĩĴĪ
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ŰųťŦųį
ŃIJı őũźŴŪŤŢŭġŤŰůŵųŰŭĻġŕũŦųŦġŪŴġŢġŴŦűŢųŢŵŦġŭŰŤŬŢţŭŦġŴŵŰųŦġŧŰųġŵũŦġŮŰųŦġŷŢŭŶŢţŭŦġŤŰŮűŰůŦůŵŴġŵŰ ŚġĩĵĪ
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Ņij ŊůŷŰŪŤŦŴġŪůġŵũŦġűŢźŮŦůŵġűŦůťŪůŨġŧŪŭŦġŢųŦġųŦŷŪŦŸŦťġţźġłŘġŵŰġŪťŦůŵŪŧźġŵũŰŴŦġťŶŦġŧŰų
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őŶųŤũŢŴŦġōŦťŨŦų
ņIJ ŕũŦġűŶųŤũŢŴŦġŭŦťŨŦųġŪŴġűŰŴŵŦťġŸŦŦŬŭźġŧųŰŮġŵũŦġűŶųŤũŢŴŦġťŢźġţŰŰŬġŢůťġŤŢŴũġţŰŰŬįġŕũŦ
űŰŴŵŪůŨġŪŴġųŦŷŪŦŸŦťġŢůťġŢűűųŰŷŦťġţźġłŘį
ņij łŭŭġŴŶűűŭŪŦųġŴŵŢŵŦŮŦůŵŴġŢųŦġųŦŤŰůŤŪŭŦťġŢŴġųŦŤŦŪŷŦťġţźġłŘį
ņĴ łůźġťŪŧŧŦųŦůŤŦŴġŢųŦġŪůŷŦŴŵŪŨŢŵŦťġţźġłŘį ŚġĩIJIJĪ
ņĵ łŭŭġŤŰŮűŭŦŵŦťġŴŶűűŭŪŦųġŴŵŢŵŦŮŦůŵġųŦŤŰůŤŪŭŪŢŵŪŰůŴġŢųŦġųŦŷŪŦŸŦťġţźġłōį
ņĶ łůźġŢťūŶŴŵŮŦůŵŴġŵŰġŢġűŶųŤũŢŴŦġŭŦťŨŦųġŢŤŤŰŶůŵġŢŴġŢġųŦŴŶŭŵġŰŧġŢġųŦŤŰůŤŪŭŪŢŵŪŰůġŮŶŴŵġţŦ
ŢűűųŰŷŦťġţźġłō
ŇŢŤŵŰųźġŊůŷŦůŵŰųźġœŦŤŰųťŴ
ňIJ œŦŤŰųťŴġŢųŦġŮŢŪůŵŢŪůŦťġŪůġŢůġłŤŤŦŴŴġťŢŵŢţŢŴŦ
ňij łġťŦŴűŢŵŤũġůŰŵŦġŪŴġŨŦůŦųŢŵŦťġŧŰųġŢŭŭġŵųŢůŴŧŦųŴġŵŰġŵũŦġŸŢųŦũŰŶŴŦġŪůġʼnŌ
ňĴ ŕũŦġŪůŷŦůŵŰųźġųŦŤŰųťŴġŢųŦġŶűťŢŵŦťġŧųŰŮġŵũŦġťŦŴűŢŵŤũġůŰŵŦŴġţźġŵũŦġŴŵŰųŦŴġŮŢůŢŨŦųġŸũŰ
ųŦŵŢŪůŴġŢġŤŰűźġŪůġťŢŵŦġŰųťŦųį
ňĵ ŕũŦġŤŰŮűŰůŦůŵġŤŰŴŵġŧŰųġŦŢŤũġťŦŭŪŷŦųźġŪŴġŶűťŢŵŦťġţźġŵũŦġŢŤŤŰŶůŵŴġťŦűŢųŵŮŦůŵį ŚġĩĹĪ
ňĶ łŭŭġŤŰŮűŰůŦůŵŴġŢųŦġŷŢŭŶŦťġŰůġŢġŧŪųŴŵĮŪůĮŧŪųŴŵĮŰŶŵġĩŇŊŇŐĪġţŢŴŪŴįġŕũŦġťŢŵŢţŢŴŦġŬŦŦűŴġŢ ŚġĩĺĪ
ųŦŤŰųťġŰŧġŵũŦġŲŶŢůŵŪŵźġŢůťġŤŰŴŵġŰŧġŦŢŤũġťŦŭŪŷŦųźį
ňķ łġŴŢŮűŭŦġŰŧġŪůŷŦůŵŰųźġŭŪůŦŴġŢųŦġŤŰŶůŵŦťġŦŢŤũġŸŦŦŬġĩŦŷŦųźġŇųŪťŢźġŰųġŕũŶųŴťŢźġŪŧġŇųŪťŢź
ŪŴġŢġűŶţŭŪŤġũŰŭŪťŢźĪġŵŰġŤŰůŧŪųŮġŵũŦġŢŤŤŶųŢŤźġŰŧġŵũŦġŪůŷŦůŵŰųźġųŦŤŰųťŴįġŕũŦġůŶŮţŦųġŰŧ
ŭŪůŦŴġŤŰŶůŵŦťġŦŢŤũġŸŦŦŬġŪŴġŴŶŤũġŵũŢŵġŦŷŦųźġŭŪůŦġŪŴġŤŰŶůŵŦťġŢŵġŭŦŢŴŵġŰůŤŦġŪůġŵũŦġźŦŢųġŪů
ŢťťŪŵŪŰůġŵŰġŵũŦġźŦŢųġŦůťġŤŰŶůŵ
ňĸ łůźġťŪŴŤųŦűŢůŤŪŦŴġŢŴġųŦŤŰůŤŪŭŦťġŪůġŵũŦġŤŰŶůŵŴġŢųŦġŪůŷŦŴŵŪŨŢŵŦťġţźġŵũŦġŴŵŰųŦŴġŮŢůŢŨŦų ŚġĩĸĪ
ňĹ łůźġťŢŮŢŨŦťġŰųġŢűűŢųŦůŵŭźġŰŭťġŴŵŰŤŬġŪŴġŢŭŴŰġųŦűŰųŵŦťġŵŰġŵũŦġŴŵŰųŦŴġŮŢůŢŨŦųį
ňŰŰťŴġœŦŤŦŪŷŦťġĮġŘŢųŦũŰŶŴŦ
ʼnIJ ŊůŷŦůŵŰųźġųŦŤŰųťŴġŢųŦġŶűťŢŵŦťġŧųŰŮġŵũŦġŧŢŤŵŰųźġťŦŴűŢŵŤũġůŰŵŦ
ʼnij ŕũŦġŨŰŰťŴġųŦŤŦŪŷŦťġŢųŦġůŰŵġŤũŦŤŬŦťġŢŨŢŪůŴŵġŵũŦġťŦŴűŢŵŤũġůŰŵŦ ŚġĩĵĪ
ŘŢųŦũŰŶŴŦġŪůŷŦůŵŰųźġųŦŤŰųťŴ
ŋIJ ŘŢųŦũŰŶŴŦġŪůŷŦůŵŰųźġųŦŤŰųťŴġŢųŦġŬŦűŵġŰůġŢůġłŤŤŦŴŴġťŢŵŢţŢŴŦįġŕũŪŴġŪŴġŴŦűŢųŢŵŦġŧųŰŮġŵũŦ
ŧŢŤŵŰųźġťŢŵŢţŢŴŦġţŶŵġŪŴġŴŵųŶŤŵŶųŦťġŪůġŢůġŪťŦůŵŪŤŢŭġŸŢźį
ŋij ŕũŦųŦġŪŴġŢġţŢŤŬŭŰŨġŰŧġťŦŴűŢŵŤũġůŰŵŦŴġŵŰġţŦġŦůŵŦųŦťġŰůġŵũŦġŴźŴŵŦŮ ŚġĩĴĪ
ŋĴ ŕũŦųŦġŴũŰŶŭťġţŦġŸŦŦŬŭźġŤŰŶůŵŴġŰŧġŪůŷŦůŵŰųźġŭŪůŦŴġŢŴġŪůġŵũŦġŧŢŤŵŰųźġŴŵŰųŦŴįġʼnŰŸŦŷŦųĭ ŚġĩĴĪ
ŵũŦŴŦġŢųŦġůŰŵġŶůťŦųŵŢŬŦůġŢŴġţŢŤŬŭŰŨŴġŪůġűųŰŤŦŴŴŪůŨġŧŢŤŵŰųźġťŦŴűŢŵŤũġůŰŵŦŴġŢůťġűŪŤŬŪůŨ
ŭŪŴŵŴġŮŦŢůġŵũŢŵġŵũŦġŪůŷŦůŵŰųźġųŦŤŰųťŴġŢųŦġŧųŦŲŶŦůŵŭźġŸųŰůŨį
ŔŢŭŦŴġŭŦťŨŦų
ŌIJ ŔŢŭŦŴġŢųŦġųŦŤŰųťŦťġŰůġŢġťŢŪŭźġţŢŴŪŴġŪůġŵũŦġŴŢŭŦŴġťŢźġţŰŰŬġŢůťġŴŢŭŦŴġŭŦťŨŦųġŪůġŵũŦġűųŰűŦų ŚġĩIJĵĪ
űŦųŪŰťġŢŤŤŰųťŪůŨġŵŰġŵũŦġŵŦųŮŴįġŕũŦġűŰŴŵŪůŨġŪŴġųŦŷŪŦŸŦťġŢůťġŢűűųŰŷŦťġţźġłŘį
Ōij œŦŤŦŪűŵŴġŧųŰŮġŤŶŴŵŰŮŦųŴġŢųŦġŢŭŭŰŤŢŵŦťġŵŰġŵũŦġŴŢŭŦŴġŭŦťŨŦųġŪůġŢŤŤŰųťŢůŤŦġŸŪŵũġųŦŮŪŵŵŢůŤŦ
ŢťŷŪŤŦŴġŰůġŢġťŢŪŭźġţŢŴŪŴ
ŌĴ ńŶŴŵŰŮŦųġųŦŮŪŵŵŢůŤŦġŢťŷŪŤŦŴġŢųŦġŧŪŭŦťġŪůġťŢŵŦġŰųťŦų
Ōĵ łůġŢŨŦťġŢůŢŭźŴŪŴġŰŧġųŦŤŦŪŷŢţŭŦŴġŪŴġűųŰťŶŤŦťġŦŷŦųźġŮŰůŵũġŢůťġŪŴġųŦŷŪŦŸŦťġŢůťġŢűűųŰŷŦť ŚġĩĹĪ
ţźġłōį
ŌĶ łůźġŭŢŵŦġűŢźŮŦůŵġŰůġŭŢųŨŦųġŢŤŤŰŶůŵŴġŪŴġťŦŢŭŵġŸŪŵũġťŪųŦŤŵŭźġţźġłōįġŔŮŢŭŭŦųġŢŤŤŰŶůŵŴġŢųŦ ŚġĩĺĪ
űŢŴŴŦťġŵŰġłŘġŵŰġŤũŢŴŦ
őŢźųŰŭŭ
ōIJ őŢźųŰŭŭġŧŰųġŵũŦġŸŢųŦũŰŶŴŦġŢůťġŵũŦġŧŢŤŵŰųźġŢųŦġŮŢŪůŵŢŪůŦťġŰůġłĬőŢźųŰŭŭġűŢŤŬŢŨŦġţźġŵũŦ
ŢŤŤŰŶůŵŴġťŦűŢųŵŮŦůŵġŪůġʼnŌ
ōij ŇŰųġŸŦŦŬŭźġűŢŪťġŴŵŢŧŧġŵũŦġųŦŴűŦŤŵŪŷŦġűŢźųŰŭŭŴġĩŧŢŤŵŰųźġħġŸŢųŦũŰŶŴŦĪġŢųŦġŢűűųŰŷŦťġţźġŕŊ ŚġĩijIJĪ
ŢůťġŕŘġűųŪŰųġŵŰġűŢźŮŦůŵ
ōĴ ŐŷŦųŵŪŮŦġŪŴġůŰŵŪŧŪŦťġŰůġŢġŸŦŦŬŭźġţŢŴŪŴġŢůťġŪŴġűŢŪťġŢġŸŦŦŬġŪůġŢųųŦŢųŴ
ōĵ ŐŷŦųŵŪŮŦġŪŴġŢűűųŰŷŦťġţźġŵũŦġŸŢųŦũŰŶŴŦġŢůťġŧŢŤŵŰųźġŮŢůŢŨŦųŴ ŚġĩijijĪ
ōĶ ŎŰůŵũŭźġŴŵŢŧŧġĩťŪųŦŤŵŰųŴġŢůťġŮŢůŢŨŦųŴĪġŢųŦġůŰŵġűŢŪťġŰŷŦųŵŪŮŦ
ōķ ŕũŦġŮŰůŵũŭźġűŢźųŰŭŭġŪŴġŢűűųŰŷŦťġţźġłō ŚġĩijIJĪ
ōĸ łŭŭġűŢźŮŦůŵŴġŢųŦġţźġţŢůŬġŵųŢůŴŧŦų
ŐŵũŦųġŦŹűŦůťŪŵŶųŦ
ŎIJ łŭŭġŦŹűŦůťŪŵŶųŦġŰŶŵŴŪťŦġŵũŦġůŰųŮŢŭġűųŰťŶŤŵŪŰůġűųŰŤŦŴŴġŮŶŴŵġţŦġŢűűųŰŷŦťġţźġŰůŦġŰŧġŵũŦ ŚġĩijıĪ
ťŪųŦŤŵŰųŴ
ńŢŴũġţŰŰŬ
ŏIJ ŕũŦġŤŢŴũġţŰŰŬġŪŴġűŰŴŵŦťġťŢŪŭź
ŏij łŭŭġţŢůŬġŢŤŤŰŶůŵŴġŢųŦġųŦŤŰůŤŪŭŦťġŮŰůŵũŭźġţźġłŘ ŚġĩIJıĪ
ŏĴ łŭŭġųŦŤŰůŤŪŭŪŢŵŪŰůŴġŢųŦġųŦŷŪŦŸŦťġţźġłō ŚġĩIJıĪ
łŤŤŰŶůŵŪůŨġŴźŴŵŦŮ
ŐIJ ŕũŪŴġŪŴġŮŢŪůŵŢŪůŦťġŰůġłĬġłŤŤŰŶůŵŴġűŢŤŬŢŨŦ
Őij ņŹŤŦűŵŪŰůŴġųŦűŰųŵŴġŢųŦġųŶůġŦŢŤũġŸŦŦŬġţźġłŘġŢůťġųŦŷŪŦŸŦťġŢůťġŢűűųŰŷŦťġţźġłōġŵŰ ŚġĩijĴĪ
ŤŰůŧŪųŮġŵũŦġŪůŵŦŨųŪŵźġŰŧġťŢŵŢġűŰŴŵŪůŨį
ŐĴ ŕũŦųŦġŪŴġŢġůŦŵŸŰųŬġŢŤųŰŴŴġŵũŦġŸŢųŦũŰŶŴŦġŢůťġŵũŦġŧŢŤŵŰųźġŪůġŌŰŸŭŰŰů
Őĵ łġţŢŤŬĮŶűġŪŴġųŶůġŰŷŦųůŪŨũŵġŢŵġŵũŦġŦůťġŰŧġŦŢŤũġŸŰųŬŪůŨġťŢźġŢůťġŴŵŰųŦťġŰŧŧĮŴŪŵŦį ŚġĩijĸĪ
ŐĶ ŕũŦųŦġŢųŦġĶġţŢŤŬĮŶűġŵŢűŦŴġŰůŦġŧŰųġŦŢŤũġťŢźġŰŧġŵũŦġŸŦŦŬġŴŰġŢŵġŢůźġŵŪŮŦġŵũŦųŦġŢųŦġĶġťŢźŴ
ŸŰųŵũġŰŧġţŢŤŬĮŶűŴįġŊůġŢťťŪŵŪŰůġŵũŦġŮŰůŵũĮŦůťġŵŢűŦŴġŢųŦġųŦŵŢŪůŦťį
Őķ ŎŰůŵũŭźġŮŢůŢŨŦŮŦůŵġŢŤŤŰŶůŵŴġŢųŦġűųŦűŢųŦťġţźġłŘġŧųŰŮġŢġŴŵŢůťŢųťġųŦűŰųŵġŰůġŵũŦġłĬ
űŢŤŬŢŨŦ
Őĸ ŎŰůŵũŭźġŮŢůŢŨŦŮŦůŵġŢŤŤŰŶůŵŴġŢųŦġųŦŷŪŦŸŦťġŢůťġŢűűųŰŷŦťġţźġłōġţŦŧŰųŦġţŦŪůŨ ŚġĩijĵĪ
ŤŪųŤŶŭŢŵŦťġŵŰġŰŵũŦųġťŪųŦŤŵŰųŴ
ŐĹ œŰŶŵŪůŦġŮŰůŵũġŦůťġūŰŶųůŢŭŴġŢųŦġűųŦűŢųŦťġţźġłŘġŢůťġŢűűųŰŷŦťġţźġłōį ŚġĩijĶĪ
Őĺ ŏŰůĮųŰŶŵŪůŦġūŰŶųůŢŭŴġŢųŦġŪůŪŵŪŢŵŦťġŢůťġŢűűųŰŷŦťġţźġłō ŚġĩijķĪ
ŇŪŹŦťġŢŴŴŦŵŴ
őIJ ŕũŦġŧŪŹŦťġŢŴŴŦŵġųŦŨŪŴŵŦųġŪŴġŮŢŪůŵŢŪůŦťġŪůġņŹŤŦŭġţźġłŘ
őij őũźŴŪŤŢŭġŤŰůŵųŰŭĻġłŭŭġŢŴŴŦŵŴġũŢŷŦġŢġŭŢţŦŭġŸŪŵũġŢġŶůŪŲŶŦġůŶŮţŦųġŵũŢŵġŤŰųųŦŴűŰůťŴġŵŰġŵũŦ ŚġĩIJĪ
ŦůŵųźġŪůġŵũŦġŧŪŹŦťġŢŴŴŦŵġųŦŨŪŴŵŦų
őĴ ŕũŦġųŦŨŪŴŵŦųġŪůŤŭŶťŦŴġŵũŦġŤŰŴŵĭġŭŰŤŢŵŪŰůġŢůťġťŢŵŦġŰŧġűŶųŤũŢŴŦġŰŧġŦŢŤũġŢŴŴŦŵ
őĵ łŘġűŦųŪŰťŪŤŢŭŭźġŷŦųŪŧŪŦŴġŢůťġŤũŦŤŬŴġŢġŴŢŮűŭŦġŰŧġŢŴŴŦŵŴġŧųŰŮġŵũŦġųŦŨŪŴŵŦųġŵŰġŵũŦġűũźŴŪŤŢŭ ŚġĩijĪ ŚġĩijĪ
ŢŴŴŦŵŴįġʼnŰŸŦŷŦųĭġŵũŪŴġŪŴġůŰŵġťŰůŦġŰůġŢġųŦŨŶŭŢųġţŢŴŪŴġŢůťġŵũŦġųŦŤŰųťŴġŢųŦġůŰŵġŢŭŸŢźŴ
ųŦŵŢŪůŦťį
We have assessed the contract and noted that it falls within the scope of HKFRS 16. Please refer to F1.1 for our review
and conclusion. [Note: F1.1 not produced in this example file]
The contract does not contain terms for early termination or extension. Also, no rental deposit required.
Gross
repayable
analysis
Month Factor B/fwd Interest Repay C/fwd Capital repaid 2022
HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$
May-19 36 175,000.00 1,512.84 (5,638.55) 170,874.29 4,125.71
Jun-19 35 170,874.29 1,470.82 (5,638.55) 166,706.57 4,167.73
Jul-19 34 166,706.57 1,428.80 (5,638.55) 162,496.81 4,209.75
Aug-19 33 162,496.81 1,386.77 (5,638.55) 158,245.04 4,251.78
Sep-19 32 158,245.04 1,344.75 (5,638.55) 153,951.24 4,293.80
Oct-19 31 153,951.24 1,302.73 (5,638.55) 149,615.41 4,335.82
Nov-19 30 149,615.41 1,260.70 (5,638.55) 145,237.57 4,377.85
Dec-19 29 145,237.57 1,218.68 (5,638.55) 140,817.70 4,419.87
Jan-20 28 140,817.70 1,176.66 (5,638.55) 136,355.80 4,461.89
Feb-20 27 136,355.80 1,134.63 (5,638.55) 131,851.89 4,503.92
Mar-20 26 131,851.89 1,092.61 (5,638.55) 127,305.95 4,545.94
Apr-20 25 127,305.95 1,050.59 (5,638.55) 122,717.98 4,587.96
May-20 24 122,717.98 1,008.56 (5,638.55) 118,088.00 4,629.99
Jun-20 23 118,088.00 966.54 (5,638.55) 113,415.99 4,672.01
Jul-20 22 113,415.99 924.52 (5,638.55) 108,701.95 4,714.03
Aug-20 21 108,701.95 882.49 (5,638.55) 103,945.89 4,756.06
Sep-20 20 103,945.89 840.47 (5,638.55) 99,147.81 4,798.08
Oct-20 19 99,147.81 798.45 (5,638.55) 94,307.71 4,840.10
Nov-20 18 94,307.71 756.42 (5,638.55) 89,425.58 4,882.13
Dec-20 17 89,425.58 714.40 (5,638.55) 84,501.43 4,924.15
Jan-21 16 84,501.43 672.38 (5,638.55) 79,535.26 4,966.17
Feb-21 15 79,535.26 630.35 (5,638.55) 74,527.06 5,008.20
Mar-21 14 74,527.06 588.33 (5,638.55) 69,476.84 5,050.22
Apr-21 13 69,476.84 546.30 (5,638.55) 64,384.59 5,092.25
May-21 12 64,384.59 504.28 (5,638.55) 59,250.32 5,134.27
Jun-21 11 59,250.32 462.26 (5,638.55) 54,074.03 5,176.29
Jul-21 10 54,074.03 420.23 (5,638.55) 48,855.71 5,218.32
Aug-21 9 48,855.71 378.21 (5,638.55) 43,595.38 5,260.34
Sep-21 8 43,595.38 336.19 (5,638.55) 38,293.01 y/end 5,302.36
bal
Oct-21 7 38,293.01 294.16 (5,638.55) 32,948.63 5,344.39
Nov-21 6 32,948.63 252.14 (5,638.55) 27,562.22 L6 5,386.41
Dec-21 5 27,562.22 210.12 (5,638.55) 22,133.79 5,428.43
Jan-22 4 22,133.79 168.09 (5,638.55) 16,663.33 5,470.46 5,638.55
Feb-22 3 16,663.33 126.07 (5,638.55) 11,150.85 5,512.48 5,638.55
Mar-22 2 11,150.85 84.05 (5,638.55) 5,596.35 5,554.50 5,638.55
Apr-22 1 5,596.35 42.02 (5,638.37) 0.00 5,596.35 5,638.37
5,294.96 22,133.79
Q2.1 L6
We have assessed the contract and noted that it falls within the scope of HKFRS 16. Please refer to F1.1 for our review
and conclusion. [Note: F1.1 not produced in this example file]
The contract does not contain terms for early termination or extension. Also, no rental deposit required.
Gross
repayable
analysis
Month Factor B/fwd Interest Repay C/fwd Capital repaid 2022
HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$
May-19 36 157,000.00 1,357.24 (5,058.58) 153,298.66 3,701.34
Jun-19 35 153,298.66 1,319.54 (5,058.58) 149,559.61 3,739.04
Jul-19 34 149,559.61 1,281.84 (5,058.58) 145,782.87 3,776.74
Aug-19 33 145,782.87 1,244.13 (5,058.58) 141,968.42 3,814.45
Sep-19 32 141,968.42 1,206.43 (5,058.58) 138,116.28 3,852.15
Oct-19 31 138,116.28 1,168.73 (5,058.58) 134,226.43 3,889.85
Nov-19 30 134,226.43 1,131.03 (5,058.58) 130,298.88 3,927.55
Dec-19 29 130,298.88 1,093.33 (5,058.58) 126,333.63 3,965.25
Jan-20 28 126,333.63 1,055.63 (5,058.58) 122,330.68 4,002.95
Feb-20 27 122,330.68 1,017.93 (5,058.58) 118,290.03 4,040.65
Mar-20 26 118,290.03 980.23 (5,058.58) 114,211.67 4,078.35
Apr-20 25 114,211.67 942.53 (5,058.58) 110,095.62 4,116.05
May-20 24 110,095.62 904.82 (5,058.58) 105,941.86 4,153.76
Jun-20 23 105,941.86 867.12 (5,058.58) 101,750.41 4,191.46
Jul-20 22 101,750.41 829.42 (5,058.58) 97,521.25 4,229.16
Aug-20 21 97,521.25 791.72 (5,058.58) 93,254.39 4,266.86
Sep-20 20 93,254.39 754.02 (5,058.58) 88,949.83 4,304.56
Oct-20 19 88,949.83 716.32 (5,058.58) 84,607.57 4,342.26
Nov-20 18 84,607.57 678.62 (5,058.58) 80,227.61 4,379.96
Dec-20 17 80,227.61 640.92 (5,058.58) 75,809.95 4,417.66
Jan-21 16 75,809.95 603.22 (5,058.58) 71,354.59 4,455.36
Feb-21 15 71,354.59 565.52 (5,058.58) 66,861.52 4,493.06
Mar-21 14 66,861.52 527.81 (5,058.58) 62,330.76 4,530.77
Apr-21 13 62,330.76 490.11 (5,058.58) 57,762.29 4,568.47
May-21 12 57,762.29 452.41 (5,058.58) 53,156.12 4,606.17
Jun-21 11 53,156.12 414.71 (5,058.58) 48,512.25 4,643.87
Jul-21 10 48,512.25 377.01 (5,058.58) 43,830.68 4,681.57
Aug-21 9 43,830.68 339.31 (5,058.58) 39,111.41
y/end 4,719.27
bal
Sep-21 8 39,111.41 301.61 (5,058.58) 34,354.44 4,756.97
L6
Oct-21 7 34,354.44 263.91 (5,058.58) 29,559.77 4,794.67
.1
Nov-21 6 29,559.77 226.21 (5,058.58) 24,727.39 4,832.37
Dec-21 5 24,727.39 188.51 (5,058.58) 19,857.32 4,870.07
Jan-22 4 19,857.32 150.80 (5,058.58) 14,949.54 4,907.78 5,058.58
Feb-22 3 14,949.54 113.10 (5,058.58) 10,004.07 4,945.48 5,058.58
Mar-22 2 10,004.07 75.40 (5,058.58) 5,020.89 4,983.18 5,058.58
Apr-22 1 5,020.89 37.70 (5,058.59) 0.00 5,020.89 5,058.59
We have assessed the contract and noted that it falls within the scope of HKFRS 16. Please refer to F1.1 for our review and conclusion.
[Note: F1.1 not produced in this example file]
The contract does not contain terms for early termination or extension. Also, no rental deposit required.
61,089.78
Q2.1 Gross repayable analysis
Month Factor B/fwd Interest Repay C/fwd Capital repaid 2022 2023
HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$
Aug-20 36 629,400.00 7,187.03 (21,176.67) 615,410.36 13,989.64
Sep-20 35 615,410.36 6,987.39 (21,176.67) 601,221.09 14,189.28
Oct-20 34 601,221.09 6,787.75 (21,176.67) 586,832.17 14,388.92
Nov-20 33 586,832.17 6,588.11 (21,176.67) 572,243.61 14,588.56
Dec-20 32 572,243.61 6,388.47 (21,176.67) 557,455.42 14,788.20
Jan-21 31 557,455.42 6,188.83 (21,176.67) 542,467.58 14,987.84
Feb-21 30 542,467.58 5,989.19 (21,176.67) 527,280.10 15,187.48
Mar-21 29 527,280.10 5,789.55 (21,176.67) 511,892.99 15,387.12
Apr-21 28 511,892.99 5,589.91 (21,176.67) 496,306.23 15,586.76
May-21 27 496,306.23 5,390.27 (21,176.67) 480,519.84 15,786.40
Jun-21 26 480,519.84 5,190.63 (21,176.67) 464,533.80 15,986.04
Jul-21 25 464,533.80 4,991.00 (21,176.67) 448,348.13 16,185.67
Aug-21 24 448,348.13 4,791.36 (21,176.67) 431,962.81 16,385.31
Sep-21 23 431,962.81 4,591.72 (21,176.67) 415,377.86 16,584.95
Oct-21 22 415,377.86 4,392.08 (21,176.67) 398,593.27 16,784.59
Nov-21 21 398,593.27 4,192.44 (21,176.67) 381,609.03 16,984.23
Dec-21 20 381,609.03 3,992.80 (21,176.67) 364,425.16 17,183.87
y/end
Jan-22 19 364,425.16 3,793.16 (21,176.67) 347,041.64 bal 17,383.51 21,176.67
Feb-22 18 347,041.64 3,593.52 (21,176.67) 329,458.49 L6 17,583.15 21,176.67
Mar-22 17 329,458.49 3,393.88 (21,176.67) 311,675.70 17,782.79 21,176.67
Apr-22 16 311,675.70 3,194.24 (21,176.67) 293,693.26 17,982.43 21,176.67
221778.36 L6
Note * The interest rate is derived using the company's borrowing rate adjusted for the asset-specific rate. We have reviewed management's
calculation and tested the inputs used and noted that the rate is appropriately. Please refer to Appendix 1 for work preformed [not
produced in this example file] .
We have assessed the contract and noted that it falls within the scope of HKFRS 16. Please refer to F1.1 for our review and conclusion.
[Note: F1.1 not produced in this example file]
The contract does not contain terms for early termination or extension. Also, no rental deposit required.
6,818.61
Q2.1
Gross repayable analysis
Month Factor B/fwd Interest Repay C/fwd Capital repaid 2022 2023 2024
HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$
Oct-21 36 244,500.00 2,337.81 (7,993.05) 238,844.76 5,655.24
Nov-21 35 238,844.76 2,272.87 (7,993.05) 233,124.58 5,720.18
Dec-21 34 233,124.58 2,207.93 (7,993.05) 227,339.46 y/end 5,785.12
Jan-22 33 227,339.46 2,142.99 (7,993.05) 221,489.41 bal 5,850.06 7,993.05
Feb-22 32 221,489.41 2,078.05 (7,993.05) 215,574.41 L6 5,915.00 7,993.05
Mar-22 31 215,574.41 2,013.11 (7,993.05) 209,594.47 5,979.94 7,993.05
Apr-22 30 209,594.47 1,948.18 (7,993.05) 203,549.60 6,044.87 7,993.05
74486.67 L6
May-22 29 203,549.60 1,883.24 (7,993.05) 197,439.79 6,109.81 7,993.05
Jun-22 28 197,439.79 1,818.30 (7,993.05) 191,265.03 6,174.75 7,993.05
Jul-22 27 191,265.03 1,753.36 (7,993.05) 185,025.34 6,239.69 7,993.05
Aug-22 26 185,025.34 1,688.42 (7,993.05) 178,720.71 6,304.63 7,993.05
Sep-22 25 178,720.71 1,623.48 (7,993.05) 172,351.14 6,369.57 7,993.05
Oct-22 24 172,351.14 1,558.54 (7,993.05) 165,916.63 6,434.51 7,993.05
Nov-22 23 165,916.63 1,493.60 (7,993.05) 159,417.18 6,499.45 7,993.05
Dec-22 22 159,417.18 1,428.66 (7,993.05) 152,852.79 6,564.39 7,993.05
Jan-23 21 152,852.79 1,363.72 (7,993.05) 146,223.46 6,629.33 7,993.05
Feb-23 20 146,223.46 1,298.78 (7,993.05) 139,529.20 6,694.27 7,993.05
Mar-23 19 139,529.20 1,233.84 (7,993.05) 132,769.99 6,759.21 7,993.05
Apr-23 18 132,769.99 1,168.91 (7,993.05) 125,945.85 6,824.14 7,993.05
May-23 17 125,945.85 1,103.97 (7,993.05) 119,056.76 6,889.08 7,993.05
Jun-23 16 119,056.76 1,039.03 (7,993.05) 112,102.74 6,954.02 7,993.05
Jul-23 15 112,102.74 974.09 (7,993.05) 105,083.78 7,018.96 7,993.05
Aug-23 14 105,083.78 909.15 (7,993.05) 97,999.88 7,083.90 7,993.05
Sep-23 13 97,999.88 844.21 (7,993.05) 90,851.03 7,148.84 7,993.05
Oct-23 12 90,851.03 779.27 (7,993.05) 83,637.25 7,213.78 7,993.05
152852.79
Note * The interest rate is derived using the company's borrowing rate adjusted for the asset-specific rate. We have reviewed management's calculation and tested
the inputs used and noted that the rate is appropriately. Please refer to Appendix 1 for work preformed [not produced in this example file] .
We have assessed the contract and noted that it falls within the scope of HKFRS 16. Please refer to F1.1 for our review and conclusion.
[Note: F1.1 not produced in this example file]
The contract does not contain terms for early termination or extension. Also, no rental deposit required.
45,538.24
Q2.1
Month Factor B/fwd Interest Repay C/fwd Capital repaid 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$
May-21 60 760,000.00 6,044.90 (15,739.49) 750,305.41 9,694.59
Jun-21 59 750,305.41 5,944.15 (15,739.49) 740,510.07 9,795.34
Jul-21 58 740,510.07 5,843.40 (15,739.49) 730,613.98 9,896.09
Aug-21 57 730,613.98 5,742.65 (15,739.49) 720,617.15 9,996.84
Sep-21 56 720,617.15 5,641.91 (15,739.49) 710,519.57 10,097.58
Oct-21 55 710,519.57 5,541.16 (15,739.49) 700,321.23 10,198.33
Nov-21 54 700,321.23 5,440.41 (15,739.49) 690,022.15 10,299.08
Dec-21 53 690,022.15 5,339.66 (15,739.49) 679,622.32 y/end 10,399.83
Jan-22 52 679,622.32 5,238.91 (15,739.49) 669,121.75 bal 10,500.58 15,739.49
Feb-22 51 669,121.75 5,138.16 (15,739.49) 658,520.42 L6 10,601.33 15,739.49
Mar-22 50 658,520.42 5,037.42 (15,739.49) 647,818.35 10,702.07 15,739.49
L6
Apr-22 49 647,818.35 4,936.67 (15,739.49) 637,015.53 10,802.82 15,739.49
May-22 48 637,015.53 4,835.92 (15,739.49) 626,111.96 10,903.57 15,739.49
Jun-22 47 626,111.96 4,735.17 (15,739.49) 615,107.64 11,004.32
132656.31
15,739.49
Jul-22 46 615,107.64 4,634.42 (15,739.49) 604,002.57 11,105.07 15,739.49
Aug-22 45 604,002.57 4,533.67 (15,739.49) 592,796.76 11,205.82 15,739.49
Sep-22 44 592,796.76 4,432.93 (15,739.49) 581,490.19 11,306.56 15,739.49
Oct-22 43 581,490.19 4,332.18 (15,739.49) 570,082.88 11,407.31 15,739.49
Nov-22 42 570,082.88 4,231.43 (15,739.49) 558,574.82 11,508.06 15,739.49
Dec-22 41 558,574.82 4,130.68 (15,739.49) 546,966.01 11,608.81 15,739.49
Jan-23 40 546,966.01 4,029.93 (15,739.49) 535,256.45 11,709.56 15,739.49
Feb-23 39 535,256.45 3,929.18 (15,739.49) 523,446.15 11,810.31 15,739.49
Mar-23 38 523,446.15 3,828.44 (15,739.49) 511,535.10 11,911.05 15,739.49
Apr-23 37 511,535.10 3,727.69 (15,739.49) 499,523.29 12,011.80 15,739.49
May-23 36 499,523.29 3,626.94 (15,739.49) 487,410.74 12,112.55 15,739.49
Jun-23 35 487,410.74 3,526.19 (15,739.49) 475,197.44 12,213.30 15,739.49
Jul-23 34 475,197.44 3,425.44 (15,739.49) 462,883.40 12,314.05 15,739.49
Aug-23 33 462,883.40 3,324.69 (15,739.49) 450,468.60 12,414.80 15,739.49
Sep-23 32 450,468.60 3,223.95 (15,739.49) 437,953.06 12,515.54 15,739.49
Oct-23 31 437,953.06 3,123.20 (15,739.49) 425,336.77 12,616.29 15,739.49
Nov-23 30 425,336.77 3,022.45 (15,739.49) 412,619.73 12,717.04 15,739.49
Dec-23 29 412,619.73 2,921.70 (15,739.49) 399,801.94 12,817.79 15,739.49
Jan-24 28 399,801.94 2,820.95 (15,739.49) 386,883.40 12,918.54 15,739.49
Feb-24 27 386,883.40 2,720.20 (15,739.49) 373,864.12 13,019.29 15,739.49
Mar-24 26 373,864.12 2,619.46 (15,739.49) 360,744.08 13,120.03 15,739.49
Apr-24 25 360,744.08 2,518.71 (15,739.49) 347,523.30 13,220.78 15,739.49
May-24 24 347,523.30 2,417.96 (15,739.49) 334,201.77 13,321.53 15,739.49
L6
Note * The interest rate is derived using the company's borrowing rate adjusted for the asset-specific rate. We have reviewed management's calculation
and tested the inputs used and noted that the rate is appropriately. Please refer to Appendix 1 for work preformed [not produced in this example
file] .
We have assessed the contract and noted that it falls within the scope of HKFRS 16. Please refer to F1.1 for our review and conclusion.
[Note: F1.1 not produced in this example file]
The contract does not contain terms for early termination or extension. Also, no rental deposit required.
1,016,965.90
Q2.1
Month Factor B/fwd Interest Repay C/fwd Capital repaid 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$ HK$
Jan-20 120 9,800,000.00 99,216.19 (131,688.16) 9,767,528.03 32,471.97
Feb-20 119 9,767,528.03 98,389.38 (131,688.16) 9,734,229.25 33,298.78
Mar-20 118 9,734,229.25 97,562.58 (131,688.16) 9,700,103.67 34,125.58
Apr-20 117 9,700,103.67 96,735.78 (131,688.16) 9,665,151.29 34,952.38
May-20 116 9,665,151.29 95,908.98 (131,688.16) 9,629,372.11 35,779.18
Jun-20 115 9,629,372.11 95,082.18 (131,688.16) 9,592,766.13 36,605.98
Jul-20 114 9,592,766.13 94,255.38 (131,688.16) 9,555,333.34 37,432.78
Aug-20 113 9,555,333.34 93,428.57 (131,688.16) 9,517,073.76 38,259.59
Sep-20 112 9,517,073.76 92,601.77 (131,688.16) 9,477,987.37 39,086.39
Oct-20 111 9,477,987.37 91,774.97 (131,688.16) 9,438,074.18 39,913.19
Nov-20 110 9,438,074.18 90,948.17 (131,688.16) 9,397,334.19 40,739.99
Dec-20 109 9,397,334.19 90,121.37 (131,688.16) 9,355,767.40 41,566.79
Jan-21 108 9,355,767.40 89,294.57 (131,688.16) 9,313,373.81 42,393.59
Feb-21 107 9,313,373.81 88,467.77 (131,688.16) 9,270,153.41 43,220.39
Mar-21 106 9,270,153.41 87,640.96 (131,688.16) 9,226,106.21 44,047.20
Apr-21 105 9,226,106.21 86,814.16 (131,688.16) 9,181,232.22 44,874.00
May-21 104 9,181,232.22 85,987.36 (131,688.16) 9,135,531.42 45,700.80
Jun-21 103 9,135,531.42 85,160.56 (131,688.16) 9,089,003.82 46,527.60
Jul-21 102 9,089,003.82 84,333.76 (131,688.16) 9,041,649.41 47,354.40
Aug-21 101 9,041,649.41 83,506.96 (131,688.16) 8,993,468.21 48,181.20
Sep-21 100 8,993,468.21 82,680.15 (131,688.16) 8,944,460.20 49,008.01
Oct-21 99 8,944,460.20 81,853.35 (131,688.16) 8,894,625.40 49,834.81
Nov-21 98 8,894,625.40 81,026.55 (131,688.16) 8,843,963.79 50,661.61
Dec-21 97 8,843,963.79 80,199.75 (131,688.16) 8,792,475.38 y/end 51,488.41
Jan-22 96 8,792,475.38 79,372.95 (131,688.16) 8,740,160.17 bal 52,315.21 131,688.16
Feb-22 95 8,740,160.17 78,546.15 (131,688.16) 8,687,018.15 L6 53,142.01 131,688.16
Mar-22 94 8,687,018.15 77,719.35 (131,688.16) 8,633,049.34 53,968.81 131,688.16
Apr-22 93 8,633,049.34 76,892.54 (131,688.16) 8,578,253.72 54,795.62 131,688.16
L6
131,688.16
Aug-22 89 8,408,906.06 73,585.34 (131,688.16) 8,350,803.24 58,102.82 131,688.16
Sep-22 88 8,350,803.24 72,758.54 (131,688.16) 8,291,873.61 58,929.62 131,688.16
Oct-22 87 8,291,873.61 71,931.73 (131,688.16) 8,232,117.19 59,756.43 131,688.16
Nov-22 86 8,232,117.19 71,104.93 (131,688.16) 8,171,533.96 60,583.23 131,688.16
Dec-22 85 8,171,533.96 70,278.13 (131,688.16) 8,110,123.93 61,410.03 131,688.16
Jan-23 84 8,110,123.93 69,451.33 (131,688.16) 8,047,887.10 62,236.83 131,688.16
Feb-23 83 8,047,887.10 68,624.53 (131,688.16) 7,984,823.47 63,063.63 131,688.16
Mar-23 82 7,984,823.47 67,797.73 (131,688.16) 7,920,933.04 63,890.43 131,688.16
Apr-23 81 7,920,933.04 66,970.92 (131,688.16) 7,856,215.80 64,717.24 131,688.16
L6
Oct-24 63 6,629,522.17 52,088.50 (131,688.16) 6,549,922.51 79,599.66 131,688.16
Nov-24 62 6,549,922.51 51,261.70 (131,688.16) 6,469,496.04 80,426.46 131,688.16
3,920,000.00
Dec-24 61 6,469,496.04 50,434.89 (131,688.16) 6,388,242.78 81,253.27 131,688.16
Jan-25 60 6,388,242.78 49,608.09 (131,688.16) 6,306,162.71 82,080.07 131,688.16
Feb-25 59 6,306,162.71 48,781.29 (131,688.16) 6,223,255.84 82,906.87 131,688.16
Mar-25 58 6,223,255.84 47,954.49 (131,688.16) 6,139,522.17 83,733.67 131,688.16
Apr-25 57 6,139,522.17 47,127.69 (131,688.16) 6,054,961.70 84,560.47 131,688.16
May-25 56 6,054,961.70 46,300.89 (131,688.16) 5,969,574.42 85,387.27 131,688.16
Jun-25 55 5,969,574.42 45,474.08 (131,688.16) 5,883,360.35 86,214.08 131,688.16
Jul-25 54 5,883,360.35 44,647.28 (131,688.16) 5,796,319.47 87,040.88 131,688.16
Aug-25 53 5,796,319.47 43,820.48 (131,688.16) 5,708,451.79 87,867.68 131,688.16
Sep-25 52 5,708,451.79 42,993.68 (131,688.16) 5,619,757.31 88,694.48 131,688.16
Oct-25 51 5,619,757.31 42,166.88 (131,688.16) 5,530,236.03 89,521.28 131,688.16
Nov-25 50 5,530,236.03 41,340.08 (131,688.16) 5,439,887.95 90,348.08 131,688.16
Dec-25 49 5,439,887.95 40,513.28 (131,688.16) 5,348,713.07 91,174.88 131,688.16
Jan-26 48 5,348,713.07 39,686.47 (131,688.16) 5,256,711.38 92,001.69 131,688.16
Feb-26 47 5,256,711.38 38,859.67 (131,688.16) 5,163,882.89 92,828.49 131,688.16
Mar-26 46 5,163,882.89 38,032.87 (131,688.16) 5,070,227.60 93,655.29 131,688.16
Apr-26 45 5,070,227.60 37,206.07 (131,688.16) 4,975,745.51 94,482.09 131,688.16
May-26 44 4,975,745.51 36,379.27 (131,688.16) 4,880,436.62 95,308.89 131,688.16
Jun-26 43 4,880,436.62 35,552.47 (131,688.16) 4,784,300.93 96,135.69 131,688.16
Jul-26 42 4,784,300.93 34,725.66 (131,688.16) 4,687,338.43 96,962.50 131,688.16
Aug-26 41 4,687,338.43 33,898.86 (131,688.16) 4,589,549.13 97,789.30 131,688.16
Sep-26 40 4,589,549.13 33,072.06 (131,688.16) 4,490,933.04 98,616.10 131,688.16
Oct-26 39 4,490,933.04 32,245.26 (131,688.16) 4,391,490.14 99,442.90 131,688.16
Nov-26 38 4,391,490.14 31,418.46 (131,688.16) 4,291,220.44 100,269.70 131,688.16
Dec-26 37 4,291,220.44 30,591.66 (131,688.16) 4,190,123.93 101,096.50 131,688.16
Jan-27 36 4,190,123.93 29,764.86 (131,688.16) 4,088,200.63 101,923.30 131,688.16
Feb-27 35 4,088,200.63 28,938.05 (131,688.16) 3,985,450.52 102,750.11 131,688.16
Mar-27 34 3,985,450.52 28,111.25 (131,688.16) 3,881,873.61 103,576.91 131,688.16
Apr-27 33 3,881,873.61 27,284.45 (131,688.16) 3,777,469.91 104,403.71 131,688.16
May-27 32 3,777,469.91 26,457.65 (131,688.16) 3,672,239.39 105,230.51 131,688.16
Jun-27 31 3,672,239.39 25,630.85 (131,688.16) 3,566,182.08 106,057.31 131,688.16
Jul-27 30 3,566,182.08 24,804.05 (131,688.16) 3,459,297.97 106,884.11 131,688.16
Aug-27 29 3,459,297.97 23,977.24 (131,688.16) 3,351,587.05 107,710.92 131,688.16
Sep-27 28 3,351,587.05 23,150.44 (131,688.16) 3,243,049.34 108,537.72 131,688.16
Oct-27 27 3,243,049.34 22,323.64 (131,688.16) 3,133,684.82 109,364.52 131,688.16
Nov-27 26 3,133,684.82 21,496.84 (131,688.16) 3,023,493.50 110,191.32 131,688.16
Dec-27 25 3,023,493.50 20,670.04 (131,688.16) 2,912,475.38 111,018.12 131,688.16
Jan-28 24 2,912,475.38 19,843.24 (131,688.16) 2,800,630.45 111,844.92 131,688.16
Feb-28 23 2,800,630.45 19,016.44 (131,688.16) 2,687,958.73 112,671.72 131,688.16
Mar-28 22 2,687,958.73 18,189.63 (131,688.16) 2,574,460.20 113,498.53 131,688.16
Apr-28 21 2,574,460.20 17,362.83 (131,688.16) 2,460,134.88 114,325.33 131,688.16
L6
4,190,123.93
L6
Jun-28 19 2,344,982.75 15,709.23 (131,688.16) 2,229,003.82 115,978.93 131,688.16
Jul-28 18 2,229,003.82 14,882.43 (131,688.16) 2,112,198.08 116,805.73 131,688.16
4,190,123.93
Aug-28 17 2,112,198.08 14,055.63 (131,688.16) 1,994,565.55 117,632.53 131,688.16
Sep-28 16 1,994,565.55 13,228.82 (131,688.16) 1,876,106.21 118,459.34 131,688.16
Oct-28 15 1,876,106.21 12,402.02 (131,688.16) 1,756,820.08 119,286.14 131,688.16
Nov-28 14 1,756,820.08 11,575.22 (131,688.16) 1,636,707.14 120,112.94 131,688.16
Dec-28 13 1,636,707.14 10,748.42 (131,688.16) 1,515,767.40 120,939.74 131,688.16
Jan-29 12 1,515,767.40 9,921.62 (131,688.16) 1,394,000.86 121,766.54 131,688.16
Feb-29 11 1,394,000.86 9,094.82 (131,688.16) 1,271,407.52 122,593.34 131,688.16
Mar-29 10 1,271,407.52 8,268.02 (131,688.16) 1,147,987.37 123,420.14 131,688.16
Apr-29 9 1,147,987.37 7,441.21 (131,688.16) 1,023,740.42 124,246.95 131,688.16
May-29 8 1,023,740.42 6,614.41 (131,688.16) 898,666.68 125,073.75 131,688.16
Jun-29 7 898,666.68 5,787.61 (131,688.16) 772,766.13 125,900.55 131,688.16
Jul-29 6 772,766.13 4,960.81 (131,688.16) 646,038.78 126,727.35 131,688.16
Aug-29 5 646,038.78 4,134.01 (131,688.16) 518,484.62 127,554.15 131,688.16
Sep-29 4 518,484.62 3,307.21 (131,688.16) 390,103.67 128,380.95 131,688.16
Oct-29 3 390,103.67 2,480.40 (131,688.16) 260,895.92 129,207.76 131,688.16
Nov-29 2 260,895.92 1,653.60 (131,688.16) 130,861.36 130,034.56 131,688.16
Dec-29 1 130,861.36 826.80 (131,688.16) (0.00) 130,861.36 131,688.16
7,260 6,002,579.20 (15,802,579.20) 9,800,000.00 1,580,257.92 1,580,257.92 1,580,257.92 1,580,257.92 1,580,257.92 1,580,257.92 1,580,257.92 1,580,257.92
L6 L6
4,740,773.76 L6 4,740,773.76 L6
Note * The interest rate is derived using the company's borrowing rate adjusted for the asset-specific rate. We have reviewed management's calculation and tested the inputs used and
noted that the rate is appropriately. Please refer to Appendix 1 for work preformed [not produced in this example file] .