How will this situation affect the evidence you should accumulate in auditing fixed assets as compared with another audit in which the controls are excellent? Be as specific as possible.

What do auditors consider when determining the extent to which the internal auditors’ work will affect the auditors’ procedures?     A. The materiality of the account balance or transaction, the risk of material misstatement of the assertions, and the amount of subjectivity involved in evaluating the evidence gathered.   B. Only the risk of material misstatement of the assertions related to the account balance, transaction, or disclosure and the amount of subjectivity involved in evaluating evidence gathered.   C. Only the amount of subjectivity involved in evaluating the evidence gathered.   D. Only the materiality of the account balance or transaction and the risk of material misstatement of the assertions.

Obtaining an understanding of the internal control structure is required for first time audit client, but not necessary for recurring clients.  TRUE OR FALSE? WHY?

Which of the following is correct about control risk? Select one:   a. None of the others b. The risk that a material misstatement could occur in a relevant assertion and not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by the entity’s internal control. c. It is an alternative to substantive testing d. It is the same as inherent risk.