1. Do you think the concept of materiality is incompatible with ethical behavior? Why or why not? How do materiality judgments affect risk assessment in an audit of financial statements?
2. According to GAAS, the auditor must evaluate the control deficiencies that he has become aware of to determine whether those deficiencies, individually or in combination, are significant deficiencies or material weaknesses. What is the purpose of the auditor's evaluation of internal controls in these contexts with respect to conducting an audit in accordance with established auditing standards?