11 November 2025

Significant Risks

Significant risks = risks that are so important that they need special attention in the audit.

Usually:
  • Involve unusual or complex transactions,
  • High risk of fraud,
  • Subjective estimates with high uncertainty.
Examples:
  • Revenue recognition with complicated contracts.
  • Large related party transactions.
  • Complex financial instruments.

For each significant risk, auditor must:
  • Understand relevant controls.
  • Design stronger, more focused audit procedures.

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