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What does ISA 315 (Revised) require regarding risk assessment?

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ISA 315 requires the auditor to identify and assess the risks of material misstatement through understanding the entity and its environment, the applicable financial reporting framework, and the system of internal control. This includes identifying risks at the financial-statement and assertion levels to design responsive audit procedures.
Real-world example Under ISA 315 the team documents its understanding of the client's business, IT systems, and controls to pinpoint where misstatements could arise.

Common follow-ups: What are financial-statement vs assertion-level risks? | How does ISA 315 link to ISA 330?

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