Advantages of Periodical Audit

Periodical Audit is usually implicit to be an audit that is not commenced until after the end of the financial period and is then carried on until finished.  In this audit, there is a cent percent checking of the accounts. The auditor carries on his audit work constantly till it is accomplished. Hence, errors and frauds cannot be detected easily and quickly.

Advantages of Periodical Audit –

Periodical audit provides the following advantages:

• Less Expensive:

A periodical audit is conducted once a year. It is a less expensive system and suitable for small business houses. So, an auditor devotes less time and labor. So, the remuneration paid to him will be less. It takes less cost and effort than a continuous audit.

• Easy Allocation of Work:

In this audit, work can be allocated easily according to the time schedule. The audit work can be finished quickly within a reasonable time. The auditor uses statistical sampling methods and techniques which lead to time effectiveness. The auditor can determine the weakness of all employees including management. When weakness is eliminated there is better performance

• No Disturbance in the Work of Client

An auditor continuously checks the books of accounts until and unless the work of an audit is over. As audit work is done only in one continuous session, the chance for an alteration of figures is minimum. So, the work of an accountant of the client will not be disturbed for a long period of time.

• Less Chance to Alter Figure

In other types of audits, the adjustment is probable in the audit. But in this audit, the adjustment of any type is not possible after the audit. An auditor conducts audits regularly; so there is less chance to alter figure which minimizes the chances of fraud. So, there is no chance of alteration or manipulation of figures.

• The advantage for the Shareholders

This audit serves the shareholders by giving them the most reliable financial information for investment purposes.

• Planned Work