Chapter 4 Question 22

The Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002 prohibits public accounting firms from providing which ofthe following services to an audit client?a. Bookkeeping services.b. Internal auditing services.c. Valuation services.d. All of the above.

8. Which of the following statement about internal reports is true?a. Most internal reports are summarized rather than detailed.b. Internal reports focus on general purpose needs of users.c. The content of internal report extends beyond the double-entry accounting system.d. Internal reports are often very general. 9. Which one of the following describes internal reports?a. They are often audited by CPAs.b. They are highly regulated by SEC.c. They are aggregated.d. They are detailed.

Sarbanes-Oxley [SOX] legislation, greatly restricts the types of nonaudit services that auditors may provide to audit clients. It is unlawful for a registered public accounting firm that is currently providing attest services for a client to provide the following services, except: a. Appraisal or valuation services, fairness opinions, or contribution-in-kind reportsb. Internal audit outsourcing servicesc. Developing overall audit strategyd. Bookkeeping or other services related to the accounting records or financial statements of the audit client. Explain the answer in 100-150 words

Match each of the following provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) with its description. Major Provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Descriptions 1. Oversight board 2. Corporate executive accountability 3. Auditor rotation 4. Nonaudit services 5. Internal control a. Executives must personally certify the company’s financial statements. b. Audit firm cannot provide a variety of other services to its client, such as investment advising. c. PCAOB establishes standards related to the preparation of audited financial reports. d. Lead audit partners are required to change every five years. e. Management must document the effectiveness of procedures that could affect financial reporting.

Match each of the numbered descriptions 1 through 7 with the term or phrase it best reflects. Indicate your answer by writing the letter A through G for the term or phrase in the blank provided. A. Ethics. B. Fraud triangleC. Prevention.