The Importance Of Auditing And How To Conduct An Audit - Assignment Example

Chapter 25 & 26 Chapter 25 & 26 Chapter 25 Chapter 25 focused on the importance of auditing and how auditors work. The most interesting part of the chapter was the clarification of the idea that auditors are not there to conduct investigations and report organizations that are indulging in criminal activities (Arens, 2014). The chapter made me realized that one of the most important aspects of auditing is to help companies solve its financial issues. It was even interesting to learn that those auditors who work without the influence of top level management are more beneficial for the company.

Chapter 26 The most interesting information I gained regarding assurance services through this chapter was that assurance services help managers in making decisions which can help the organization in obtaining its aims and objectives. Using the services of assurance services the organization can obtain information that is valid and credible and this helps managers in making correct information based on rational decision making. Managers may not be able to gather information that is accurate without the help of assurance services and therefore managers should seek assistance from such services.

Response I agree with you that external auditors can help in increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of the company. But I even believe that external auditors help a company in operating in a highly ethical manner. The companies may be afraid that the external auditors may report the company’s wrong doings and this may ruin the company’s public image and this threat may force a company to avoid any unethical activities. ReferencesArens, A. A., Elder, R. J., & Beasley, M. S. (2014). Auditing and assurance services: An integrated approach.

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