Which of the following audit techniques would most likely provide an auditor with the least assurance about the effectiveness of the operation of a control? Multiple Choice A.Walkthrough. B.Observation of entity personnel. C. Reperformance of the control by the auditor. D.Inquiry of entity personnel.

Which of the following is true when the auditor determines the client has a low risk of material misstatement? O increased reliance on substantive tests of transactions and account balances O increased reliance on testing of controls O detection risk is assessed as low O inherent risk is assessed as high

Obtaining an understanding of an entity's internal control is more likely to beperformed more extensively in the audit of specialized industries than in otherindustries. a. True b. false

Recall the definition of inherent risk. Why is it important for internal auditors to focus on inherent risk during the planning phase of an assurance engagement?

Which of the following statements is correct concerning analytical procedures used in planning an audit engagement?a. They often replace the tests of controls that are performed to assess control risk.b. They typically use financial and nonfinancial data aggregated at a high level.c. They usually involve the comparison of assertions developed by management to ratios calculated by an auditor.d. They are often used to develop an auditor’s preliminary judgment about materiality.

Which two of the following statements regarding the use of analytical procedures of the audit are correct? i. Analytical procedures are used to test the effectiveness of the design of policies. ii. Analytical procedures involves inquiries and observation of routines to obtain evidences. iii. Analytical procedures help to identify unusual fluctuations for investigation. iv. Analytical procedures can assist the auditor in planning other audit procedures. a. iii and iv b. i and ii c. ii and iv d. ii and iii

Which of the following BEST (select one) describes why risk assessment can be viewed as the foundation of the audit function: a) Risk assessment provides a framework for allocating limited resources to achieve maximum benefits and value derived from the audit process. b) Risk assessment enables flexibility in approaching audits and the performance of control testing. c) Risk assessment enables an orderly approach to conducting audits. d) Rsk assessment provides for a measurement criteria to evaluate audit results and communicate to management.

When an auditor decreases the planned assessed level of control risk because certain control procedures were determined to be more effective than anticipated, the auditor would most likely increase the: a. Extent of tests of details. b. Level of inherent risk. c. Extent of tests of controls. d. Level of detection risk.

When an audior increases the assessed level of control risk because certain control activities were determined to be ineffective, the auditor would most likely increase the: A. extent of tests of control B. level of detection risk C. extent of tests of detail D. Level of inherent risk

When a substantive audit strategy is adopted, an auditor will O determine internal controls are effective in mitigating risks. O increase the amount of their substantive testing. O test controls extensively. O not need to document the internal control system.