When is more frequent monitoring of internal controls not required?* When employees are poorly trained. When the control activity and risk being managed are important. When a department is making changes to an application being used in that department. When internal controls have recently been changed to reduce the frequency of errors.

When is more frequent monitoring of internal controls not required?* When employees are poorly trained. When the control activity and risk being managed are important. When a department is making changes to an application being used in that department. When internal controls have recently been changed to reduce the frequency of errors.

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337619455

Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Publisher:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Chapter3: Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: Responsibilities Of Management And The External Auditor

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