•Review and approve the audit planning documentation (e.g., ASM or APT) and planned procedures to determine that it reflects the audit strategy that was agreed upon by the audit team.
•Participate directly in the performance of audit procedures as appropriate including the high risk or other sensitive audit areas and those areas related to pervasive, subjective or sensitive areas of internal control – refer to SUP-RVW 4
•Participate in the resolution of the important accounting, auditing and reporting issues discussed in the SRM and in other important workpapers, including any related consultations.
•Determine that an adequate detailed review has been performed for all audit areas and perform it if one has not been completed.
•Determine that the audit has been performed in accordance with EY GAM, with appropriate audit recognition given to important financial statement amounts.
•Prepare or review memoranda that address significant issues on which consultation occurred and determine that they are prepared in accordance with EY policies and are included in the workpapers.
•Determine that the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework, that they meet accepted standards of presentation and disclosure, and that our auditor’s report is appropriate.
•Perform a final overall review of the financial statements (refer to CONCLUDE 7) to determine whether the financial statements are consistent with the results of our audit procedures and our understanding of the entity’s business. Understand the reasons for fluctuations or unusual relationships to determine whether additional audit work is required.