This report examines the accounting issues that can occur due to auditing failures across the business entities. The failure of auditors to report materialistic errors is responsible for the occurrence of corporate scandals of Enron, WorldCom and Lehman Brothers. The report discusses the key audit risk to the independency of auditors that can result in compromising the independence of auditors.

Report on accounting issues caused by auditing failures leading to corporate scandals and risks to auditor independence.

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Auditing and Assurance in Australia

Investments

Washburn University

Data Science and Big Data

Auditing and Assurance Services Assignment

The study discusses the auditor’s risk with a view of assessment of key audit risks which threatens auditor’s independence. It also reviews the cases of failure for Enron, Worldcom and Lehman Bros and any moderated about the lessons which has been learnt pertaining to accounting profession from these collapses. The study concludes that auditors need to be more vigilant and responsible in identifying and reporting nonfactual financial information to avoid any detrimental long-term impact on the value of the firm.

Finance

Leadership Management

Auditing and Assurance

This article discusses audit risk and independence, including the factors that undermine auditor independence. It also provides case studies of Enron, WorldCom, and Lehman Brothers, highlighting the lessons learned from these cases. The article covers topics such as inherent risk, control risk, detection risk, and the importance of auditor independence in providing unbiased and honest professional advice on financial statements.

Calculus and Analysis

Economics

Political Science

Audit Risk, Independence and Case Studies of Enron, WorldCom and Lehman Brothers

This essay discusses the role of auditors in the collapse of Enron and Lehman Bros., the guidance and regulations on auditing complex financial instruments, alternative forms of accounting disclosures, and the importance of the auditor's opinion on going concern for stakeholders.

Role of Auditors in Corporate Collapses: Enron and Lehman Bros.

This paper explores the new international standard auditing regulation ISA 701 known as the key audit matters (KAM) and its inclusion in independent audit reports. It discusses the impact of KAM on audit reports, companies, investors, and the public. The paper also highlights the case of the collapse of Lehman Company and addresses key audit matters.

Analyze and Evaluate Key Audit Matters in Audit Reports

This essay discusses the importance of auditor independence in the auditing profession and its role in the collapse of companies like Enron and Lehman Bros. It also explores the effects of fees dependency on auditor independence and the differences between ASA 200 and ASA 700.

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Auditing and Assurance Services Assignment

Auditing and Assurance

Audit Risk, Independence and Case Studies of Enron, WorldCom and Lehman Brothers

Role of Auditors in Corporate Collapses: Enron and Lehman Bros.

Analyze and Evaluate Key Audit Matters in Audit Reports

Auditing and Auditor Independence