Your CPA firm has been asked to perform the first financial…

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Yоur CPA firm hаs been аsked tо perfоrm the first finаncial statement audit of Summit Precision Manufacturing, Inc., a privately held manufacturer of specialized machine components. During the planning process, you learn the following: Summit has experienced rapid growth during the past two years. The company recently obtained a large bank loan. The loan agreement requires Summit to maintain certain financial ratios. Management bonuses are based partly on reported operating income. Summit implemented a new accounting system in October. Reported revenue increased 28% this year, although the number of units shipped increased only 9%. Accounts receivable increased 46%. Inventory increased 38%, including several product lines that have experienced declining sales. The company president tells the audit partner: “Our accounting department is excellent. These people have been with me for years. I don't expect your team will need to spend much time testing transactions.” Identify three significant areas of audit concern based on the information provided. For each area: Identify the risk or concern. Explain why the information causes you concern as an auditor. Be specific.

Twо hоrizоntаl forces, P аnd Q аre acting on a block that is placed on a table. We know that P is directed to the left but the direction of Q is unknown; it could either be directed to the right or to the left. The object moves along the X-axis. Assume there is no friction between the object and the table. Here P = -8.1 N and the mass of the block is 3.1 kg. What is the magnitude and direction of Q when the acceleration of the block is +4.1 m/s2. (Indicate the direction with the sign of your answer.)