Analytical procedure is?
Evaluation of financial information
Through comparison and plausible relationship
+ investigation
Example of Analytical procedure
Comparison
Prior period
Industry
Budget
Comparable parts of same entity (branches k sath)
Plausible relationship example
With financial (sales to A/C rec)
With non financial (payroll to number of employees)
Uses/purpose of Analytical procedure
Planning - To obtain understanding
To assess risk
Substantive procedures - to detect misstatement
Overall review - to determine f/s are consistent with understanding
Use of analytical procedures as substantive procedures