AUDITING+ASSURANCE SERVICES (LL)
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Chapter 16, Problem 16.18MCQ
To determine
Introduction:
The internal control is defined as a process designed, implemented and maintained by Those Charged with Governance, management and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance about the achievement of entity’s objectives with regard to
- Reliability of financial reporting.
- Safeguarding of assets.
- Effectiveness and efficiency of operations and
- Compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
The term “control” refers to any aspects of one or more of the components of the internal control.
Safe Deposit box is a container or a metal box that is held within a larger safe or vault within banks, post offices and other unions to keep valuable documents, records, deeds and titles of property, etc.
To select: The correct option.
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Which of the following control objectives would be least likely be considered by the internal auditors in drafting the audit procedures for bank accounts and banking arrangement activities under the Acquire-to-Retire process?
To ensure that fund transfers and automated methods of effecting banking transactions are valid and verified, in the best interests of the organization, and authorized.
A. To ensure that banking charges are effectively monitored and minimized.
B. To ensure that all income from bank is recorded without delay.
C.To ensure that all banking transactions are bona fide, accurate and authorized whenever necessary.
D. To ensure that overdraft set facilities are authorized and correctly operated within the limits defined by management and the organization's bankers.
E. To ensure that the potential for staff malpractice and fraud are minimized.
F. To ensure that banking arrangements and facilities are sufficient, appropriate and adequate for the business.
Following are typical questions that might appear on an internal control questionnaire for investments in marketable securities.
Is custody of investment securities maintained by an employee who does not maintain the detailed records of the securities?
Are securities registered in the company name?
Are investment activities reviewed by an investment committee of the board of directors?
Describe the purpose of each of the above controls.
Following are typical questions that might appear on an internal control questionnaire for investments in marketable securities.
Is custody of investment securities maintained by an employee who does not maintain the detailed records of the securities?
Are securities registered in the company name?
Are investment activities reviewed by an investment committee of the board of directors?
Describe the manner in which each of the above procedures might be tested.
Chapter 16 Solutions
AUDITING+ASSURANCE SERVICES (LL)
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