The document discusses the expectation gap in assurance engagements. The expectation gap is a misunderstanding between what auditors are responsible for and what stakeholders expect from auditors. Some misunderstandings that contribute to the gap are the purpose of an audit, the level of assurance provided, and the responsibilities of management versus auditors. Auditors can help close the expectation gap by better communicating the limitations and responsibilities of an audit to stakeholders.
The document discusses the expectation gap in assurance engagements. The expectation gap is a misunderstanding between what auditors are responsible for and what stakeholders expect from auditors. Some misunderstandings that contribute to the gap are the purpose of an audit, the level of assurance provided, and the responsibilities of management versus auditors. Auditors can help close the expectation gap by better communicating the limitations and responsibilities of an audit to stakeholders.
The document discusses the expectation gap in assurance engagements. The expectation gap is a misunderstanding between what auditors are responsible for and what stakeholders expect from auditors. Some misunderstandings that contribute to the gap are the purpose of an audit, the level of assurance provided, and the responsibilities of management versus auditors. Auditors can help close the expectation gap by better communicating the limitations and responsibilities of an audit to stakeholders.
Misunderstandings which contribute to the expectations gap (Chapter 4)
How auditors can close the expectations gap (Chapter 1)
Year Q Question Mark Practice No s (Yes/ No) June 8b What is the `expectation gap’ in assurance engagement? 2012 June 1d How can you minimize expectation gaps which arise from a misunderstanding of 2015 the role and purpose of an audit/assurance engagement. Dec 1a Define 'expectations gap’ and give three examples of misunderstandings which 2016 contribute to the expectations gap.