Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach to Conducting a Quality Audit
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Chapter 3, Problem 21MCQ
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Internal control is a set of policies and procedures which are applied in an organization to ensure the safety of assets, minimal errors and smooth operation of a business.
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Which of the following are correct regarding why management uses internal controls? (Check all that apply.)
Multiple select question.
Protect assets.
Uphold company policies.
Ensure reliable accounting.
Reduce vendor payables.
Increase revenues.
Promote efficient operations.
Which of the following is not a factor that influences a business's control environment?
a.organizational structure
b.personnel policies
c.proofs and security measures
d.management's philosophy and operating style
Which of the following is not considered to be part of the internal control structure of a company?A. Ensure that assets are kept secure.B. Monitor operations of the organization to ensure maximum efficiency.C. Publish accurate financial statements on a regular basis.D. Ensure assets are properly used.
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Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach to Conducting a Quality Audit
Ch. 3 - Prob. 1TFQCh. 3 - Prob. 2TFQCh. 3 - Prob. 3TFQCh. 3 - Prob. 4TFQCh. 3 - Prob. 5TFQCh. 3 - The control environment is seen as the foundation...Ch. 3 - Prob. 7TFQCh. 3 - Prob. 8TFQCh. 3 - Prob. 9TFQCh. 3 - Prob. 10TFQ
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- Which of the following are affected by the quality of an organization’s internal controls? a. Reliability of financial data. b. Ability of management to make informed business decisions. c. Ability of the organization to remain ¡n business. d. All of the above. e. Only a and c.arrow_forwardWhich one of the following components of internal control over financial reporting sets the tone for the organization? a. Risk assessment. b. Control environment. c. Information and communication. d. Monitoring.arrow_forwardWhich of the following is not considered to be part of the internal control structure of a company? A. Ensure that assets are kept secure. B. Monitor operations of the organization to ensure maximum efficiency. C. Publish accurate financial statements on a regular basis. D. Ensure assets are properly used.arrow_forward
- Which of the following does not describe a management control system? A. establishes a companys strategic goals B. implements a companys strategic goals C. monitors a companys strategic goals D. a system that only measures profitabilityarrow_forwardRefer to Exhibit 3.10 and Exhibit 3.11. Describe management’s process for evaluating internal control over financial reporting. For the control environment principles, identify evidence that management might obtain to assess the operating effectiveness of the control environment.arrow_forwardWhat are the components of internal control per COSO’s Internal Control—Integrated Framework? a. Organizational structure, management philosophy, planning, risk assessment, and control activities. b. Control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, and monitoring. c. Risk assessment, control structure, backup facilities, responsibility accounting, and natural laws. d. Legal environment of the firm, management philosophy, organizational structure, control activities, and control assessment.arrow_forward
- Refer to Exhibit 3.9. What are the important features of management’s report on internal control over financial reporting?arrow_forwardManagement accountants help the management of an organization in their planning function through ________________________________. monitoring anti-theft systems strategic planning evaluating costs analyzing profitsarrow_forwardA system that establishes financial accountability for operating segments within an organization is called _______. A. a financial statement B. an internal control system C. responsibility accounting D. centralizationarrow_forward
- Which of the following is not considered to be part of the internal control structure of a company? Group of answer choices 1.Ensure that assets are kept secure. 2.Monitor operations of the organization to ensure maximum efficiency. 3.Publish accurate financial statements on a regular basis. 4.Ensure assets are properly used.arrow_forwardWhich of the following activities is not part of the management planning and control cycle? Select one: O a. Data collection and performance feedback. O b. Implementation of plans. c. Providing information to investors and creditors. O d. Revisiting plans.arrow_forwardMatch each of the following components of internal control with its description. Components of Internal Control Descriptions 1. Control environment 2. Risk assessment 3. Control activities 4. Information and communication 5. Monitoring a. Procedures for maintaining separation ofduties.b. Routine activities that are meant tocontinually observe internal controlactivities.c. Transfer of data from lower managersto top executives for accurate financialreporting.d. Formal policies to evaluate internal andexternal threats to achieving companyobjectives.e. Overall attitude of the company withrespect to internal controls.arrow_forward
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