Economics · Auditing
A pharmaceutical company 'Czech' capitalised both research expenditure ($2.1m) and development expenditure ($3.2m) as an intangible asset. Which of the following is a primary audit procedure to form a conclusion on whether an amendment is required to the financial statements in respect of this expenditure?
- 1Review minutes of board meetings to determine whether the expenditure was authorised.
- 2Obtain a breakdown of the $5.3m capitalised as an intangible asset and agree to supporting documentation to determine the nature of the projects to which the expenditure relates.✓
- 3Visit the laboratory where the current research is being undertaken to confirm its physical existence.
- 4Confirm only with the external legal counsel of the company regarding the patent status of the research.
Correct answer
Obtain a breakdown of the $5.3m capitalised as an intangible asset and agree to supporting documentation to determine the nature of the projects to which the expenditure relates.
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