(a) Matters an auditor should take into consideration when preparing for new clients
• Communicate with the previous auditor, where there has been a change of auditors, in
compliance with relevant ethical requirements.
• Major issues such as including the application of accounting principles or of auditing and
reporting standards discussed by management should, be communicated to those charged
with governance.
• Audit procedures necessary to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding
opening balances.
• Other procedures required by the firm's system of quality control for initial audit
engagements.
• Perform procedures regarding the acceptance of the client in other words procedures that
must-be-performed. by an auditor before accepting nomination.
(b) Matters an auditor should consider when establishing an overall audit strategy: .
• The financial reporting framework on which the financial information to be audited has
been prepared.
• Industry - specific reporting requirements, such as reports, mandated by industry
regulators.
• The expected audit coverage, including the number and location of components to be
included.
• The reporting currency to be used, including any need for currency translation.
• The nature or the business segments to be audited including the need for specialized
knowledge.
• The availability or the work of internal auditors and the extent of the auditor's potential
reliance on such work.
• The entity's timetable for reporting, such as interim and final stages.
• The discussion with management regarding the expected types and timing of reports to be
issued and communications in connection with the components.
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