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How does discovering fraud affect the auditor's assessment of the whole audit?

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Fraud undermines the reliability of audit evidence and management representations, so the auditor must reconsider the integrity of management, reassess risks of material misstatement across the statements (fraud rarely occurs in isolation), extend or redesign procedures, and consider whether previously obtained evidence is still reliable. It may lead to a modified opinion or withdrawal.
Real-world example After uncovering one fraudulent scheme, the team re-examines related estimates and disclosures, suspecting pervasive manipulation.

Common follow-ups: Why reassess the whole audit after finding fraud? | When might the auditor withdraw?

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