Data Analytics For Accounting
Data Analytics For Accounting
19th Edition
ISBN: 9781260375190
Author: RICHARDSON, Vernon J., Teeter, Ryan, Terrell, Katie
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 5, Problem 1MCQ
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Identify where the analytical techniques cannot be implemented by the individuals building teams.

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Answer to Problem 1MCQ

Option c.

Explanation of Solution

Under the guidance of the chief audit executive (CAE) or another manager, these individuals build teams to develop and implement analytical techniques to aid the following audits:

  1. Process efficiency and effectiveness.
  2. Governance, risk, and compliance, including internal controls effectiveness.
  3. Information technology and information systems audits.
  4. Forensic audits in the case of fraud.
  5. Support for the financial statement audit.

Justification for correct and incorrect answer:

a.

This is not the correct choice as these individuals build teams to develop and implement analytical techniques to aid all of the following audits except tax compliance.

b.

This option is an incorrect option because all these factors are included in the audits which are aided by the individuals who build teams to develop and implement analytical techniques.

c.

Under the guidance of the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) or another manager, these individuals build teams to develop and implement analytical techniques to aid all of the following audits except tax compliance. Thus, this option is correct.

d.

This is an incorrect option because these individuals build teams to develop and implement analytical techniques to aid all of the following audits except tax compliance and support for the financial statement audit.

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