Auditing and Assurance Services 9th Edition by Alvin Arens,Mark Beasley,Randy Elder

Exercise 2

Parker is the in-charge auditor for the upcoming annual audit of FGH Company, a continuing audit client. Parker will supervise two assistants on the engagement and will visit the entity before the fieldwork begins.
Parker has completed the engagement letter and established an understanding with the Chief Internal Auditor on the assistance to be provided by the internal audit function.
Required:
List the preliminary engagement and planning activities that Parker needs to complete.
(AICPA, adapted)