Auditing And Assurance Services
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ISBN: 9780134897431
Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7, Problem 26.3MCQ
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Identify from the given following which an auditor would most likely apply analytical procedures in the overall review stage of an audit.
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In performing a risk-based audit, when developing audit recommendations, the IT auditor should:
a) Use Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) to test transactions.
b) Analyze the inherent risk, residual risk, and the cost of additional controls in relation to the potential for loss.
c) Determine if the risk is material based solely on auditor judgement.
d) Perform substantive procedures to eliminate control risk
During an audit, the internal auditor should consider the following factor(s) in determining the extent to which analytical procedures should be used:
a. Adequacy of the system of internal control.
b. Significance of the area being examined.
c. Precision with which the results of analytical audit procedures can be predicted.
d. All of the above.
Analytical procedures used in planning an audit should focus on identifying(1) material weaknesses in internal control.(2) the predictability of financial data from individual transactions.(3) the various assertions that are embodied in the financial statements.(4) areas that may represent specific risks relevant to the audit.
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- After obtaining an understanding of an entitiy's internal control, an auditor may assess control risk at the maximum level for some assertions because he A. performs tests of controls to restrict detection risk to an acceptable level. B. identifies internal control policies and procedures that are likely to prevent material misstatements. C. believes the internal control policies and procedures are unlikely to be effective. D. determines that the pertinent internal control components are not well documented.arrow_forwardWhich of the following audit techniques ordinarily would provide an auditor with the least assurance about the operating effectiveness of an internal control activity? a. Inquiry of client personnel. b. Inspection of documents and reports. c. Observation of client personnel. d. Preparation of system flowcharts.arrow_forwardWhich 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.arrow_forward
- Auditors are required to obtain a sufficient understanding of each component of a client’s internal control. This understanding is used toassess control risk and plan the audit of the client’s financial statements.Required:a. For what purposes should an auditors’ understanding of the internal control components be used in planning an audit?b. What is required for an audit team to assess control risk below the maximum level?c. What should an audit team consider when seeking to reduce the planned assessed level of control risk below the maximum?d. What are the documentation requirements concerning a client’s internal control components and the assessed level of control risk?arrow_forwardExplain how analytical procedures are useful in: (1) The risk assessment stage of the audit. (2) The substantive procedures stage of the audit. (3) Near the end of the audit.arrow_forwardA conceptually logical approach to the auditor's evaluation of internal control consists of the following four steps: I. Determining the internal controls that should prevent or detect errors and fraud. II. Identifying control deficiencies to determine their effect on the nature, timing, or extent of auditing procedures to be applied and suggestions to be made to the client. III. Determining whether the necessary internal control procedures are prescribed and are being followed satisfactorily. IV. Considering the types of errors and fraud that can occur. What should be the order in which these four steps are performed?arrow_forward
- After obtaining an understanding of the client's internal control, the auditor should consider whether A. the evidential matter obtained from the study of the internal control system can provide a reasonable basis for an opinion. B. the projected degree of effectiveness of internal control is justified. C. further testing of internal control procedures is likely to permit further reduction in the assessed level of control risk. D. sufficient knowledge has been obtained about the entity's entire system of internal control.arrow_forwardThe auditor faces a risk that the audit will not detect material misstatements that occur in the accounting process. To minimize this risk, the auditor relies primarily on 1. substantive tests. 2. tests of controls. 3. internal control. 4. statistical analysis.arrow_forwardEXPLAIN.Which of the following is not done by an auditor when obtaining an understanding of an entity's internal controls? Identify the types of potential misstatements that can occur. Consider the operating effectiveness of the internal controls. Design substantive tests. Consider factors that affect the risk of material misstatements.arrow_forward
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