Reference no: EM132985561
Barnes & Noble, Inc. 2013 10-K
Problem a. The first report relates to the financial statements, while the second report relates to internal control over financial reporting. What type of opinion was issued on the financial statements-standard unqualified, unqualified with explanatory paragraph or modified wording, qualified, adverse, disclaimer?
Problem b. What type of opinion was issued on the internal control over financial reporting? Does this opinion differ from the opinion issued for the financial statements? If so, then discuss how this difference could arise.
Problem c. What type(s) of internal control deficiencies did the auditor describe in the report on internal control over financial reporting? Is it possible that the auditor could have identified other types of internal control deficiencies that were not included in the report? Explain.
Problem d. Following these two reports, you will find a third report related to the prior-year financial statements (2012). Who is the auditor for this report? What is the purpose of the last paragraph in this report (and Note 2 in the financial statements)? Referring to guidance in the relevant auditing standards, identify why this audit report is dual-dated.