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1. Objective
The objective of this audit is to express an opinion on the financial statements of Global Gym PLC for the
year ended 31 December 20xx, ensuring they are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud
or error.
2. Materiality Standards
Overall Materiality
- Revenue-based Materiality:
- Asset-based Materiality:
- Income-based Materiality:
Specific Materiality
- Bonus Scheme
- Contingent liabilities
- Obsolete equipment
Tolerable Misstatement
- Calculation: £37,500
3. Qualitative Factors
When determining materiality, consider the following qualitative factors:
- The nature of the item or error, such as fraudulent transactions or related party transactions.
4. Audit Approach
Planning
- Risk Assessment: Identify areas of high risk and focus audit procedures accordingly.
- Materiality Levels: Apply the established materiality thresholds to determine the nature, timing, and
extent of audit procedures.
Execution
- Testing: Perform detailed testing on significant accounts and transactions, applying the materiality
levels established.
- Documentation: Ensure all findings are documented, particularly those approaching or exceeding
performance materiality.
Evaluation
- Assess Findings: Evaluate detected misstatements against overall and performance materiality.
- Qualitative Consideration: Consider qualitative factors when assessing the significance of findings.
- Communicate any significant findings promptly to management and the audit committee.
- Audit Senior: Conduct detailed testing, document findings, and report to the audit manager.
- Audit Associates: Identify accounts requiring additional work as part of materiality threshold, assist in
executing audit procedures and ensure accurate documentation.
7. Timeline
- Planning and Risk Assessment: [Date]
- Fieldwork: [Date]
8. Conclusion
This document outlines the materiality standards and audit approach for the Global Gym Business audit.
All audit team members should familiarise themselves with these guidelines to ensure a thorough and
efficient audit process.
Approved by: __________________
[Audit Partner]
Date: ________________________
{Date]