AUDITING RMU
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781260934830
Author: MESSIER
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.20MCQ
To determine
Concept Introduction:Auditor provides his opinion on the basis of the conclusion drawn from the audit evidences obtained during the process of the audit. Some audit evidences are received from the third party and some from the management.
To choose: The assumption that is least relatable to the reliability of audit evidences.
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Which of the following presumptions does NOT relate to the reliability of evidence?
A. the more effective the internal control structure, the more assurance it provides about the accounting data and financial statements.
B.an auditor's opinion, to be economically useful, is formed within reasonable time and based on evidence obtained at a reasonable cost.
C. evidence obtained from independent sourcesoutside the entity is more persuasive than evidence secured solely within the entity.
D. the independent auditor's direct personal knowledge, obtained through observation and inspection, is more persuasive than information obtained indirectly.
Which of the following statements is correct about the reliability of audit evidence?
a.Sufficiency of evidence refers only to the quality of evidence obtained.
b.Evidence obtained from one source only is more reliable than evidence obtained from multiple sources.
c.Effective controls over financial reporting provides more assurance on the reliability of internally generated documents.
d.Information obtained orally is the most reliable evidence.
Which of the following statements is not a correct statement regarding audit evidence?
Select one:
a. External evidence, such as communications from banks, is generally regarded as more reliable than answers obtained from inquiries of the client
b.
Documents that originate outside the company are considered more reliable than those that originate within the client's organization.
c.
Evidence obtained from an independent source outside the client organization is more reliable than that obtained from within.
d. Documentary evidence is more reliable when it is received by the auditor indirectly rather than directly.
Chapter 5 Solutions
AUDITING RMU
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- The reliability of evidence depends on the nature and source of the evidence. Which of the following presumption is correct about the reliability of audit evidence? Select one: a. Evidence from sources outside an entity is more reliable than evidence obtained solely from within the entity. b. All the given answers are correct. c. Evidence in the form of documents or written representations is more reliable than oral representations. d. Evidence obtained directly by the auditor is more reliable than evidence obtained from the client.arrow_forwardWhich of the following statements is incorrect regarding the reliability of audit evidence? a. While internal audit evidence is considered to be acceptable, the auditor usually prefers audit evidence form external sources. b. Oral representation by the client management is not a valid evidence. c. The effectiveness of accounting and internal control adds to the reliability of internal evidence. d. Audit evidence obtained directly by the auditor is more reliable than that one provided by the client.arrow_forwardIf the auditor performing an integrated audit identifies one or more material weaknesses in a nonissuer's internal control, the auditor should: A.Expand the audit of internal controle to identify deficiencies less severe than material weaknesses. B. Conclude that the financial statements are materially misstated because of the material weakness in internal control. C. Disclaim an opinion on internal control. D. Express an adverse opinion on the entity's internal control.arrow_forward
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