Lesson: Other Representation Letters

Instructor: Nick Palazzolo
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In this lesson, Nick Palazzolo discusses other representation letters that may be necessary during an audit process. He explains the importance of obtaining written representations from individuals responsible for keeping minutes of meetings such as stockholders, directors, and committee of directors. Additionally, he covers the scenario where an auditor audits a subsidiary company's financial statements, but not the parent company's. In this case, he emphasizes the need for written representations from the parent company's management, particularly concerning matters that may affect the subsidiary such as related party transactions or financial support. This lesson helps to clarify the various types of representation letters that may be required in different audit situations.

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In this lesson, Nick Palazzolo discusses other representation letters that may be necessary during an audit process. He explains the importance of obtaining written representations from individuals responsible for keeping minutes of meetings such as stockholders, directors, and committee of directors. Additionally, he covers the scenario where an auditor audits a subsidiary company's financial statements, but not the parent company's. In this case, he emphasizes the need for written representations from the parent company's management, particularly concerning matters that may affect the subsidiary such as related party transactions or financial support. This lesson helps to clarify the various types of representation letters that may be required in different audit situations.

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