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An auditor is required under the Corporations Act 2001 to notify the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) if the auditor is aware of certain circumstances. …
Unless required by law or regulation to provide a third party with a copy of the auditor’s written communications with those charged with governance, the auditor may need the prior consent of those charged with governance before doing …
Effective communication may involve structured presentations and written reports as well as less structured communications, including discussions. The auditor may communicate matters other than those identified in paragraphs 19–20 either orally or in …
In addition to the significance of a particular matter, the form of communication (e.g., whether to communicate orally or in writing, the extent of detail or summarisation in the communication, and whether to communicate in a structured or unstructured …
When a significant matter is discussed with an individual member of those charged with governance, for example, the chair of an audit committee, it may be appropriate for the auditor to summarise the matter in later communications so that all of those …
Timely communication throughout the audit contributes to the achievement of robust two‑way dialogue between those charged with governance and the auditor. However, the appropriate timing for communications will vary with the circumstances of the …
Other factors that may be relevant to the timing of communications include: The size, operating structure, control environment, and legal structure of the entity being audited. Any legal obligation to communicate certain matters within a specified …