11 Jun 2026

Substantive Audit Procedures for PPE - Completeness

Completeness

Audit Objective

To ensure that all PPE additions and disposals have been recorded.

Audit Procedures

The auditor may:

  • Select physical assets observed at the business premises and trace them to the PPE register.
  • Check purchase invoices and supporting documents for newly acquired PPE.
  • Review board of directors' meeting minutes for approval of major purchases or disposals.
  • Inspect disposal documents to ensure assets sold or scrapped have been removed from the register.
  • Review repairs and maintenance expenses to identify items that should possibly be capitalised.

Example

The auditor notices a newly installed air-conditioning system during a physical inspection. The auditor checks whether it is included in the PPE register.

  • Assertion tested: Completeness

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