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CA. P Babu is conducting audit of financial statements of Quick Buy Private Limited.He was not able to obtain external confirmations from certain debtors due topractical difficulties and peculiar circumstances. However, such a procedure ismandated under one of Standards on Auditing.Unable to obtain external confirmations from these debtors, he relied upon saledetails to these parties, e-invoices, e-way bills and also traced payments from theseparties in bank accounts of the company. He was reasonably satisfied with auditevidence obtained. Is there any other reporting duty cast upon him relating to notfollowing a mandated procedure in one of Standards on Auditing?

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CA. P Babu is conducting audit of financial statements of Quick Buy Private Limited.He was not able to obtain external confirmations from certain debtors due topractical difficulties and peculiar circumstances. However, such a procedure ismandated under one of Standards on Auditing.Unable to obtain external confirmations from these debtors, he relied upon saledetails to these parties, e-invoices, e-way bills and also traced payments from theseparties in bank accounts of the company. He was reasonably satisfied with auditevidence obtained. Is there any other reporting duty cast upon him relating to notfollowing a mandated procedure in one of Standards on Auditing?

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Yes, there is a reporting duty cast upon CA. P Babu relating to not following a mandated procedure in one of the Standards on Auditing. According to the Standards on Auditing, if an auditor is unable to apply a necessary procedure, they should disclose this fact in their audit report.

The steps are as follows:

  1. Identify the Issue: The auditor was unable to obtain external confirmations from certain debtors due to practical difficulties and peculiar circumstances. This is a deviation from the standard auditing procedures.

  2. Evaluate the Impact: The auditor has used alternative procedures to gather evidence and is reasonably satisfied with the audit evidence obtained. However, the inability to follow a mandated procedure could potentially impact the overall audit opinion.

  3. Document the Deviation: The auditor should document the reasons for the deviation from the standard procedure and the alternative procedures followed to gather audit evidence.

  4. Report the Deviation: The auditor should disclose the deviation in their audit report. This includes stating the reason for the deviation, the alternative procedures followed, and the auditor's opinion on the impact of this deviation on the financial statements.

  5. Communicate with Those Charged with Governance: The auditor should also communicate this deviation and its potential impact to those charged with governance.

In conclusion, even though the auditor is satisfied with the alternative procedures, they still have a duty to report the deviation from the standard auditing procedures.

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