Lesson: Compliance Engagements - Procedures

In this lesson, the procedures for compliance engagements are discussed. Initially, the steps involved in obtaining an understanding of the design of specific controls are covered, which include inquiring of appropriate management, inspecting the entity's documents, and observing the entity's activities and operations. The factors influencing the nature and extent of these procedures, such as complexity, internal control knowledge, and client requirements, are also addressed. The lesson emphasizes the importance of understanding the client and industry, as well as making judgments about materiality. Additionally, the concept of assessing control risk is explored, with a focus on the significance of performing tests of controls to obtain evidence and potentially lower the assessed level of control risk.