However, in some jurisdictions, law or regulation may restrict the auditor’s communication of certain matters with management and those charged with governance.  Law or regulation may specifically prohibit a communication, or other action, that might …

If management or, as appropriate, those charged with governance, do not provide sufficient information to the auditor that the entity is in fact in compliance with laws and regulations, the auditor may consider it appropriate to consult with the entity’s …

Evaluating the Implications of Identified or Suspected Non‑Compliance (Ref: Para.  22 ) …

As required by paragraph 22 , the auditor evaluates the implications of identified or suspected non‑compliance in relation to other aspects of the audit, including the auditor’s risk assessment and the reliability of written representations.  The …

Examples of circumstances that may cause the auditor to evaluate the implications of identified or suspected non‑compliance on the reliability of written representations received from management and, where applicable, those charged with governance include …

In certain circumstances, the auditor may consider withdrawing from the engagement, where permitted by law or regulation, for example when management or those charged with governance do not take the remedial action that the auditor considers appropriate …

Potential Implications of Identified or Suspected Non‑Compliance for the Auditor’s Report (Ref: Para.  26–28 ) …

Identified or suspected non‑compliance with laws and regulation is communicated in the auditor’s report when the auditor modifies the opinion in accordance with paragraphs 26–28 .  In certain other circumstances, the auditor may communicate identified or …

If, in the case of an audit conducted under the Corporations Act 2001 , the auditor identifies non‑compliance with an Australian Accounting Standard, defects or irregularities in the financial report or deficiencies, failures or shortcomings in respect of …

Law or regulation may preclude public disclosure by either management, those charged with governance or the auditor about a specific matter.  For example, law or regulation may specifically prohibit a communication, or other action, that might prejudice …