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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Introduction: The internal control is the process that is performed by the board of directors, managers and other existing employees to ensure that the objectives related to operations, legal compliance and reporting will be achieved.
The test of controls relating to the control environment for detecting fraud.
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After obtaining an understanding of the client's internal control, the auditor should consider whether
A. the evidential matter obtained from the study of the internal control system can provide a reasonable basis for an opinion.
B. the projected degree of effectiveness of internal control is justified.
C. further testing of internal control procedures is likely to permit further reduction in the assessed level of control risk.
D. sufficient knowledge has been obtained about the entity's entire system of internal control.
In performing a risk-based audit, when developing audit recommendations, the IT auditor should:
a) Use Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) to test transactions.
b) Analyze the inherent risk, residual risk, and the cost of additional controls in relation to the potential for loss.
c) Determine if the risk is material based solely on auditor judgement.
d) Perform substantive procedures to eliminate control risk
Study and Evaluation of Management Control. The study and evaluation of management risk mitigation control is not easy. First, auditors must determine the risks and the controls subject to audit. Then they must find a standard by which performance of the control can be evaluated. Next they must specify procedures to obtain the evidence on which an evaluationcan be based. Insofar as possible, the standards and related evidence must be quantified. The following description gives certain information (in italics) that internal auditors would know about or be able to determine on their own. Fulfilling the requirement thus amounts to taking some information from the scenario and figuring out other things by using accountants’ and auditors’ common sense.The ScenarioAce Corporation ships building materials to more than a thousand wholesale and retail customers in a five-state region. The company’s normal credit terms are net/30 days, and no cash discounts are offered. Fred Clark is the chief…
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- Explain how we might evaluate auditors’ whistleblowing intentions? Why would this be important to do?arrow_forwardWhat are the major steps in the audit team's assessment of control risk in an IT environment?arrow_forwardAs an auditor, it is important to gain a comprehensive understanding of every aspect of a client’s internal control. This helps in evaluating control risk and preparing for the audit of the client’s financial statements. Choose one of the following questions to discuss: For what purposes should an auditor use their understanding of internal control components to plan an audit? What factors should an audit team consider when trying to reduce the planned assessed level of control risk below the maximum? What are the documentation requirements for a client’s internal control and assessed level of control risk?arrow_forward
- Consider “control environment.” Why it is important for auditors to understand a client’s control environment. What are some limitations of internal controls? Now consider “segregation of duties.” Determine why it is important in an IT environment. What are some advantages of using IT and audit software when conducting an audit?arrow_forwardWhich of the following statements best describes the phrase, “evaluating the design of a control”? Group of answer choices A. Considering whether the control, individually or in combination with other controls, is capable of effectively preventing, or detecting and correcting, material misstatements. B. Expressing an opinion as to the effectiveness of a control. C. Observing the application of specific controls. D. Determining whether the control exists and that the entity is using it.arrow_forwardHow does control risk affect the nature, timing, and extent of further audit procedures?arrow_forward
- What should the audit team consider in its planning discussionabout fraud risks?arrow_forwardAfter obtaining an understanding of an entitiy's internal control, an auditor may assess control risk at the maximum level for some assertions because he A. performs tests of controls to restrict detection risk to an acceptable level. B. identifies internal control policies and procedures that are likely to prevent material misstatements. C. believes the internal control policies and procedures are unlikely to be effective. D. determines that the pertinent internal control components are not well documented.arrow_forwardWhat factors should the audit team take into consideration when discussing fraud threats during the planning phase?arrow_forward
- Discuss the audit process. How does reliance on controls affect the audit process? Answer thoroughly.arrow_forwardAuditing standards indicate that if the preliminary control risk assessment is low, the auditor then gains assurance that the controls are operating effectively. What is meant by testing the operating effectiveness of controls? How does an auditor decide which controls to test?arrow_forwardDuring its preparatory conversation concerning fraud risks, what factors should the audit team take into account?arrow_forward
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