(Inherent) Drea Tech Company has been growing rapidly and has recently engaged your firm as its auditors. It is activity traded over the counter(OTC) and believes it has outgrown the service capabilities of its previous auditor. However, on contacting the previous auditor. you learn that a dispute led to the firm's dismissal. The client wanted to recognize income on contracts for items produced but not shipped. The client believed the contracts were firm, and that all the principal revenue-producing activities were performed. The change in accounting principle would have increased net income by 33 percent during the last year.
Drea is 32 percent owned by Anthony Dreason, who has a reputation as a turnaround artist. He bought out the previous owner of Drea Tech (formerly named Johnstone Industries) three years ago. The company's primary products are in the materials handling business. such as automated conveyors for warehouses and production lines.Dreason has increased profit by slashing operating expenses, most notably personnel and research and development. In addition,he has outsourced a significant portion of component part Approximately 10 percent of the company's product is now obtained from Materials Movement, Inc., a privately-held company 50 percent owned by Dreason and his brother.
A brief analysis of previous financial statements shows that sales have been increasing by approximately 20 percent per year since Dreason assumed control. Profitability has increased even more.However, a tour of the plant gives the impression that it is somewhat old and not up-to-date. Additionally, a large amount of inventory is sitting near the receiving dock awaiting final disposition.
Required
A. Identify the elements of inherent risk associated with the revenue cycle that the auditor should consider.
B. For each element of inherent risk identified, briefly indicate the audit concern and suggest audit procedures to address the risks.