You have engaged a new client (T-Lane Software Inc.) and will be conducting the year end audit.
The Audit Committee of the board of Directors is unfamiliar with the professional and ethical standards that govern the conduct of an audit and the issuance of an audit opinion.
Write a memo to the board of directors highlighting the professional and ethical responsibilities of auditors in all aspects in the performance of the audit. This memo should be professionally written, concise and inclusive of all matters that would illustrate the professional and ethical responsibilities and standards of the audit team in conducting the audit and issuing the audit opinion.