Auditing and Assurance Services (16th Edition)
16th Edition
ISBN: 9780134065823
Author: Alvin A. Arens, Randal J. Elder, Mark S. Beasley, Chris E. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 26, Problem 16.3MCQ
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Identify the most significant reason for establishing an internal audit function.
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Which among the following is not a principle relating to control activities?
a.
Management designs control activities to achieve its objectives.
b.
Management designs its information systems and related control activities to achieve its objectives and respond to risks.
c.
External auditor implements the control activities to achieve its objectives and respond to risks
d.
The agency implements control activities through policies and procedures.
Which of the following audit techniques ordinarily would provide an auditor with the least assurance about the operating effectiveness of an internal control activity?
a. Inquiry of client personnel.
b. Inspection of documents and reports.
c. Observation of client personnel.
d. Preparation of system flowcharts.
Which of the following internal control components involves the ongoing evaluation of the implementation and operation of internal audit?
a.
Monitoring Activities
b.
Control Environment
c.
Risk Assessment
d.
Control Activities
Chapter 26 Solutions
Auditing and Assurance Services (16th Edition)
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