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How do analytical procedures help in risk assessment (planning)?

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In planning, analytics compare the draft or prior figures and ratios to expectations to spot unusual items, trends, and relationships, helping the auditor understand the business and identify areas of higher risk of material misstatement to focus procedures on. They are a required part of risk assessment under ISA 315.
Real-world example Planning analytics reveal an unexpected inventory build-up, directing extra attention to obsolescence and valuation.

Common follow-ups: Why are planning analytics required? | How do they shape the audit plan?

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