Planning Considerations
24.109 Engagements involving other offices of the firm require additional planning. The group audit team should:
• determine the engagement objectives to be met by the component audit team
• understand any specific reporting requirements (including administrative matters such as by whom the reports are to be produced, number of copies, and to whom they should be addressed)
• define the scope of the engagement and limitations of scope, if any
• establish time schedules to meet overall deadlines
• prepare budget guidelines for the component auditor engagement plan and budget prior to commencement of the engagement
• identify the level of staff to be assigned by the component auditor office
• agree on the responsibility for review and other services
24.110 The group auditor should communicate these items as soon as practicable.