Principles Of Auditing & Other Assurance Services
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ISBN: 9781259916984
Author: WHITTINGTON, Ray, Pany, Kurt
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Indicate one or more procedure(s) for the given items in order to gather evidence in support of those items.
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Which of the following types of documentary evidence should the auditor consider the most reliable?a. Sales invoice created by the client with the support of proof of delivery from an outside delivery serviceb. Confirmation of debt balances sent and returned directly to the auditorc. Check made by the company and includes a sign of approval of the party receiving the money, which is included in the bank statement sent directly to the auditord. An audit list prepared by the client controller and reviewed by the client treasurer.
Which of the following control objectives would be least likely be considered by the internal auditors in drafting the audit procedures for bank accounts and banking arrangement activities under the Acquire-to-Retire process?
To ensure that fund transfers and automated methods of effecting banking transactions are valid and verified, in the best interests of the organization, and authorized.
A. To ensure that banking charges are effectively monitored and minimized.
B. To ensure that all income from bank is recorded without delay.
C.To ensure that all banking transactions are bona fide, accurate and authorized whenever necessary.
D. To ensure that overdraft set facilities are authorized and correctly operated within the limits defined by management and the organization's bankers.
E. To ensure that the potential for staff malpractice and fraud are minimized.
F. To ensure that banking arrangements and facilities are sufficient, appropriate and adequate for the business.
Which of the following procedures would provide the most reliable audit evidence?a. Inquiries of the client’s internal audit staff.b. Inspection of prenumbered client purchase orders filed in the vouchers payable department.c. Inspection of vendor sales invoices received from client personnel.d. Inspection of bank statements obtained directly from the client’s financial institution.
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