Procedures: 1.
Check post Y/E cash for confirming opening receivables / payables
2.
Do stock count and "roll back" to opening balance
3.
Get 3rd party confirmation on other assets and liabilities
Prior period - Different Auditor
Audit procedures: 1.
Review their working papers - for competence and independence
2.
Check FS & audit report for information relevant to opening balances
3.
If previous report modified - check it has been rectified now
Audit Report Possible Effects
Can't get enough evidence about opening balances? "Except for" or "Disclaimer"
Opening balances or disclosures incorrect "Except for" or "Adverse"
A party is said to be related to an entity if any of the following three
situations occur: