Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach to Conducting a Quality Audit
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ISBN: 9781305080577
Author: Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Chapter 3, Problem 36MCQ
To determine
Introduction: The internal control audit refers to the process where the internal auditor assesses the operational efficiency of an organization by ensuring its accountability.The internal control audit if performed in the right way can help in auditing of the financial statements.
To choose: The information that is not included in the management’s report on internal control.
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement in management’s report on the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting?a. A statement of management’s responsibility for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control user satisfaction. b. A statement that the organization’s internal auditors have issued an attestation report on management’s assessment of the company’s internal controls. c. A statement identifying the framework management uses to conduct its assessment of internal controls. d. An explicit written conclusion as to the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.
1. External auditors should consider the work of internal auditors in
their assessment of control risk.
a. Are internal auditors independent of management? Explain.
b. What is the difference between the primary objective of the
external auditors and that of internal auditors? Explain.
c. Discuss the factors that should be considered by the external
auditors in deciding how much, if any, reliance should be placed on
the work of the internal auditors.
Which among the following is not a principle relating to control activities?
a.
Management designs control activities to achieve its objectives.
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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.
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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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