Contribuição ao estudo da avaliação de risco e controles internos na auditoria de demonstrações contábeis no Brasil

Abstract

The risk to render a technically incorrect opinion on financial statements is the main concern of independent auditors in Brazil and in the world. In order to ensure that they have managed to control all conditions necessary to forming a reliable and adequate judgement on the object of their work, independent auditors apply several technical procedures looking for clear, precise and sufficient evidence. Among such procedures it must be noted, due to its relevance, the study, knowledge and evaluation of the internal control procedures of the audited entity. The audit procedures carried out by the independent auditors in their evaluation of the internal control systems and of the audit risks underlying the financial statements play a key role in determining the nature, scope and opportunity of all other audit procedures. This audit technology, in order to permit proper analysis and judgement of the results it produces, must be oriented and supported by standards. On the other hand, in order to make it effective, it must be applied in an orderly and systematic manner, which may be achieved through an adequate methodology. Which are the Brazilian and international audit standards that orient or rule this matter? Who are the standard setters? How deep and effective are the Brazilian standards when compared to the international ones? What guidance is available to the Brazilian independent auditors in terms of risk and internal control evaluation? iv