1. Quality Control Reviews [v.Aug-09]

2. Quality Control Reviews Welcome The Nexia International Audit Committee The quality control programme Planning the review Introduction to the reviewer’s pack Reviewing the firm’s procedures Reviewing the audit files Feedback and recommendations Finalising the report What happens next?

3. The Nexia International Audit Committee Who are they? What do they do? How do quality control reviewers interact with the Committee?

4. Nexia International Audit Committee – who are they? Chairman – Felix Lozano (N&C America) Deputy chairman – Michel Girbes (Europe) Jojo Alveido (Asia Pacific) Al Anderson (N&C America) Mike Bishop (Europe) Grant Block (N&C America) Horacio Brihet (South America) George Dakis (Asia Pacific) Percy Italia (MEA) Anton Lewis (MEA) Svetlana Romanova (Europe) Yvonne Lang (Technical Adviser) (Europe)

5. Responsibilities of the Audit Committee Quality control programme Annual confirmation from members Audit manual Information for members Special projects – e.g. independence requirements Audit Forum

6. Interaction quality control reviewers and the audit committee Here to help each other Audit Committee produces reviewers pack Keep us informed through the Technical & Quality Manager Completed reports are considered by the Committee

7. The quality control programme Purpose Frequency of reviews

8. Purpose of the quality control programme Protect our reputation Confidence amongst members Consider new members Opportunity for members to develop and learn from each other

9. Frequency of reviews Existing members – at least every three years When forms part of recommendation from previous review New members – prior to membership

10. The reviewer’s pack – an introduction Guide through the process Combines review and reporting in one place Suggestions for improvements are always welcome

11. Planning the review Initial contact with firm Who pays what? –Time –Travel –Accommodation –Budget

12. Initial contact with firm Audit committee/regional chairman Some guidance as to what to expect Reviewer liaise with key contact at firm as to logistics of review

13. Who pays for what - time 50% of ‘standard’ charge rate Paid through audit committee budget – bill to Nexia International Include –Time spent on review –Time completing report –Time answering any questions from the Audit Committee Do not include –Travel time Please bill promptly – within 3 months of review

14. Who pays for what - travel Currently under review Air fares – economy class within Europe Bill to Nexia International

15. Who pays for what - accommodation Should be arranged by firm subject to review Paid for by the firm subject to review If you pay – bill to Nexia and it will be recharged

16. The reviewer’s pack Combines: –Reporting –Recommendations –Work programme

17. Section D – Details of review Hopefully self-explanatory

18. Section E – Background information Organisation structure Partner profile –Succession issues –‘Sleeping’ partners Staff profile –Sufficient –Suitably qualified and experienced Sub-contractors and consultants –How are these controlled –Checking of qualifications, independence etc.

19. Background information Clients Profile –High dependence on one client –Small number in specialist sector –One or two listed companies

20. Background information Recent regulatory/other reviews Outcome –Any matters requiring specific follow up –Extent of reliance

21. Background information Audit documentation In house developed Predecessor firms Maintenance

22. Section F – ISQC1 Compliance Firm-wide procedures The importance of ‘tone at the top’ ISQC 1 The Nexia International Quality Manual Consideration of ‘no’ answers –Acceptable for size of firm now –What about the future?

23. Reviewing the audit files Selecting the sample Dealing with groups Detail of review Recording questions and findings Discussion with audit partner

24. Selecting a sample Smaller firms –One file per audit partner minimum Larger firms –Cross-section Partners Industries Consider international work Maximum sample ordinarily should be 5 Any questions please ask the technical adviser

25. Dealing with groups Do not have to do the whole group! Consolidation Significant subsidiary

26. Approach to review Discuss audit with partner/manager Financial statements Planning Fieldwork Completion

27. Considerations Does the work reflect what was planned? Is it clear what work was done? Is it clear how conclusions were reached? Do we agree with the conclusions reached?

28. Detail of review Matters requiring clarification –Notes –Discuss with partner/manager Complete programme Record any explanatory comments

29. Feedback and recommendations Closing meeting Grading the recommendations Key considerations

30. Closing meeting Important part of process Discuss findings and recommendations No surprises! Explain what will happen with report Document meeting in reporting pack

31. Recommendations - grading A – require immediate attention B – attention in near future C – require attention as practice grows or environment develops

32. Key considerations Summary for Audit Committee Include any matters you think are important for the Audit Committee to consider

33. Finalising the report Agreeing it with the firm –Send in draft –Suggest give them a deadline to respond Sending it to Technical & Quality Manager –Review Further questions

34. What happens next? Consideration by the Audit Committee –Technical & Quality Manager circulates –Highlights any matters of concern Further questions Recommendation to Board

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