Trial Balance Variance Analysis

Thresholds:
5% of materiality - 2,700,000.00
10% from prior year.

Bank: movement is +60m which is 92%
Accounts receivables: movement is +1,491,150.00 which corresponds to 6%

Questions:
1. Is materiality met for each?
2. Has the goods threshold been met?
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Quick Summary
This discussion clarifies how to perform trial balance variance analysis, focusing on the correct application of materiality thresholds. It highlights that materiality is a professional judgement made during the planning stage, not solely based on prior year movements. While prior year comparisons are useful for analysis, they shouldn't dictate materiality for audit purposes according to SA 320.

As per SA 320 - Materiality is a professional judgement by the auditor taking into consideration the auditor's perception of financial information. It is ascertained during the planning stage. You need to take the materiality as a whole for the financial statement as well as performance materiality for certain transaction. In your case cited, materiality is not considered to be appropriate. You cannot take materiality based on the movement from the previous period. However, the same can be used for analytical purpose
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