For this task, you will analyze the annual report, the 10-K, other company SEC filings, and industry data for a selected publicly-held company.

For this task, you will analyze the annual report, the 10-K, other company SEC filings, and industry data for a selected publicly-held company.  You will prepare a broad audit plan for one of the following companies:

•   Home Depot Inc.
•   Gap Inc.
•   Darden Restaurants Inc.

The broad-based audit plan should identify control risks and areas of focus for the audit. You will provide recommendations for which accounts should be audited using analytical procedures and which accounts should be tested using substantive tests of detail. Additionally, you will address going-concern considerations, the prior year’s audit opinion, and audit locations.

Use the SEC Edgar and Reuters websites to find the information you need.