Obtain an analysis of investment and related accounts and
reconcile to ledger
Inspect securities on hand and review agreements
underlying derivatives
Confirm securities and derivative instruments held by
others
Vouch selected investment transactions, and verify the
client’s cutoff of investment transactions
Review investment committee minutes and reports
Perform analytical procedures
Compute revenue from securities
Inspect management’s documentation of intent to classify
derivative transactions as hedges
Evaluate method of accounting for investments
Test valuation of investments
Evaluate the financial statement presentation and
disclosure