AUDITING RMU
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ISBN: 9781260934830
Author: MESSIER
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 7, Problem 7.33MCQ
To determine
Concept Introduction:
Internal controls are policies and procedures defined by the management to ensure the smooth functioning of the business processes. Internal controls ensure the complete and correct accounting and safeguards to the assets.
To choose: the option that indicates weakness in internal control of IT system.
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A primary advantage of using generalized audit software packages to audit the financial statements of a client that uses a computer system is that the auditor may:
a.Access information stored on computer files while having a limited understanding of the client’s hardware and software features.
b.Consider increasing the use of substantive tests of transactions in place of analytical procedures.
c.Substantiate the accuracy of data through selfchecking digits and hash totals.
d.Reduce the level of required tests of controls to a relatively small amount.
Which of the following is not a major reason for maintaining an audit trail for a computer system?
a.
Analytical procedures.
b.
Query answering.
c.
Deterrent to fraud.
d.
Monitoring purposes.
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?
Chapter 7 Solutions
AUDITING RMU
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