Question & AnswerQ&A (PRC BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY Resolution NO. 90, S. 2002)
The resolution adopts the Philippine Standards on Auditing (PSA) 401, specifically addressing auditing in a computer information environment.
It was adopted on October 28, 2002.
The members include Eugene T. Mateo (Chairman), Solita V. Delantar, John S. Bala, Froilan G. Ampil, and Estelita C. Aguirre.
PSA 401 provides standards and guidelines for auditing in a computer information environment, ensuring proper audit procedures for computerized data and systems.
The resolution was approved by the Chairperson, Antoniieta Fortuna-Ibe, and Commissioners Alfonso G. Abad and Avelina De La Rea-Tan.
The purpose is to standardize audit practices when dealing with computerized information, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and integrity of audits involving computer data.
The full text is available at the Office of the National Administrative Register, U.P. Law Complex, Diliman, Quezon City.
Carlos G. Almelor, Secretary of the Professional Regulatory Board, attested the resolution.
Yes, it incorporates standards specifically for auditing in computer information environments, reflecting modern technological contexts in auditing.
It improves audit quality, ensures adherence to international best practices, and addresses the challenges posed by computerized data processing in audits.