– Discuss with management the reasons for assuming that cash collection from customers will improve due to
‘anticipated improvement in economic conditions’. Consider the validity of the reasons in light of business
understanding.
– Enquire as to the nature of the additional resources to be devoted to the credit control function, e.g. details of extra
staff recruited.
– For the loan receipt, inspect written documentation relating to the request for finance from Rubery Co. Request
written confirmation from Rubery Co regarding the amount of finance and the date it will be received, as well as
any terms and conditions.
– Obtain and review the financial statements of Rubery Co, to consider if it has sufficient resources to provide the
amount of loan requested.
– For the subsidy, inspect the application made to the subsidy awarding body and confirm the amount of the subsidy.
– Read any correspondence between Butler Co and the subsidy awarding body, specifically looking for confirmation
that the subsidy will be granted.
– Regarding operating expenses, verify using previous months’ management accounts, that operating cash outflows
are approximately $200 million per month.
– Enquire as to the reason for the increase in operating cash outflows in August 2011.
– Verify, using previous months’ management accounts, that interest payments of $40 million per month appear
reasonable.
– Confirm, using the loan agreement, the amount of the loan being repaid in August 2011.
– Enquire whether any tax payments are due in the three month period, such as sales tax.
– Agree the opening cash position to cash book and bank statement/bank reconciliation, and cast the cash flow
forecast.
– Ensure that a cash flow forecast for the full financial year is received as three months’ forecast is inadequate for
the purposes of the audit.