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<strong>ISSAI</strong> <strong>1240</strong><br />

Table of Contents <strong>ISSAI</strong> <strong>1240</strong><br />

Practice Note TO ISA 240<br />

Background<br />

Introduction to the ISA<br />

Content of the Practice Note<br />

Applicability of the ISA in Public Sector Auditing<br />

Paragraph<br />

P1<br />

P2<br />

Additional Guidance on Public Sector Issues<br />

P3<br />

Overall Considerations<br />

P4–P5<br />

Definitions<br />

P6<br />

Professional Skepticism<br />

P7–P9<br />

Discussion among the Engagement Team<br />

P10<br />

Risk Assessment Procedures and Related Activities P11–14<br />

Identification and Assessment of the Risks of Material Misstatement Due to Fraud<br />

P15<br />

Responses to the Assessed Risks of Material Misstatement Due to Fraud<br />

P16–P17<br />

Evaluation of Audit Evidence<br />

P18<br />

Auditor Unable to Continue the Engagement<br />

P19<br />

Communications to Management and with Those Charged with Governance<br />

P20<br />

Communications to Regulatory and Enforcement Authorities<br />

P21<br />

Appendix 1: Examples of Additional Fraud Risk Factors in the Public Sector Environment<br />

Appendix 2: Additional Examples of Possible Audit Procedures to Address the Assessed Risks<br />

of Material Misstatement Due to Fraud in the Public Sector Environment<br />

Appendix 3: Additional Examples of Circumstances in the Public Sector Environment that<br />

May Indicate the Possibility of Fraud<br />

International Standard on Auditing 240<br />

Introduction<br />

Scope of this ISA 1<br />

Characteristics of Fraud 2–3<br />

Responsibility for the Prevention and Detection of Fraud 4–8<br />

Effective Date 9<br />

Objectives 10<br />

Definitions 11<br />

The Auditor’s Responsibilities Relating to Fraud in an Audit of Financial Statements 219

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