At the Planning Stage The auditor must consider the risk of material misstatement due to fraud and error when planning and performing their audit
If fraud is discovered Report it to the audit committee or
Highest level of management (if not involved in the fraud), or
Shareholders if the fraud is by those in senior management
Fraud and error must be reported to management or the audit
committee ASAP
What about reporting to shareholders? By including a paragraph in the audit report
What if it's in the public interest? Report to a 3rd party (eg. Regulator)
Especially if management involved
Reporting Fraud and Error
Audit teams members should discuss the risk of fraud at planning stage