PAPS-1006
Introduction to PAPS 1006
Philippine Auditing Practice Statement (PAPS) 1006 provides auditing guidance specifically for banks.
Aimed at assisting auditors in following Philippine Standards on Auditing (PSAs).
Content Overview
Key Sections:
Introduction to Auditing Standards and Practices Council
Audit Objectives (Paragraphs 9-11)
Agreeing Terms of Engagement (Paragraphs 12-14)
Planning the Audit (Paragraphs 15-55)
Internal Control (Paragraphs 57-70)
Substantive Procedures (Paragraphs 71-100)
Reporting on Financial Statements (Paragraphs 101-103)
Appendices covering risk, controls, definitions, and reference materials.
Purpose & Applicability
Intended to assist auditors in implementing PSAs without introducing new fundamental principles.
Valid for audits of banks recognized by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Characteristics of Banks
Manage large volumes of liquid assets susceptible to theft or fraud.
Typically engaged in various activities including lending, borrowing, and investment.
Conduct operations across different jurisdictions increasing complexity in compliance and risk management.
Audit Objectives
Enable auditors to express opinions on whether financial statements align with accepted Philippine accounting principles.
Emphasizes the importance of transparency in financial reporting especially dealing with foreign jurisdictions.
Risk Factors in Bank Audits
Unique risks include liquidity crises, high leverage, management fraud, and complexities in valuation of financial instruments.
Importance of understanding both internal controls and external regulations to mitigate such risks.
Internal Controls Framework
The 1998 Framework for Internal Control Systems serves as a guideline for evaluating banks’ internal controls.
Emphasizes on maintaining effective systems to safeguard assets and manage risks.
Substantive Procedures
Includes assessments of the bank's internal controls, evaluations of the loan portfolios, and testing for compliance with PSAs.
Use of external confirmations, inspections, and analytical procedures critical for validating financial statement assertions.
Appendices Highlights
Appendix 1: Fraud risk considerations
Appendix 2: Control examples and procedures for significant operations like treasury or lending
Appendix 3: Financial ratios for analyzing performance
Appendix 4: Risks in securities underwriting and brokerage activities
Appendix 5: Risks in private banking and asset management activities
Effective Date and Acknowledgment
Effective for audits for periods ending on or after December 31, 2003.
Reinforces the importance of regulatory compliance and acknowledges the Basel Committee contributions.