Assurance Principles Escala Answer Key | Auditing And

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ESCALA Framework

• Answer: Possibly not (qualitative factors matter). But if 0.5% hides a loan covenant violation → Material.
• Answer Key Logic: Always combine quantitative benchmarks (5% of net income, 0.5-1% of assets) with qualitative factors (illegal acts, management compensation).

• The Formula: ( \textAudit Risk = \textInherent Risk \times \textControl Risk \times \textDetection Risk )
• The Answer Key Logic: If a question states, "Internal controls are weak (High CR)," what should the auditor do? Never choose "Reduce substantive testing." The correct answer is Increase substantive testing (to lower Detection Risk). Conversely, if controls are strong (Low CR), you may reduce substantive testing, but you must first test the controls themselves (Test of Controls).