Question 61

During an engagement, an internal auditor decided to use variance analysis as an auditing techniques. Which of the following steps should the auditor pursue if he discovers unexpected deviations of actual results from budget?
  • Question 62

    A bank uses a risk analysis matrix to quantify the relative risk of auditable entities. The analysis involves rating auditable entities on risk factors using a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 representing the greatest risk. A partial list of risk factors and the ratings given to three of the bank's departments is provided below:
    Department
    Risk Factor
    A
    B
    C
    Control structure
    9
    5
    7
    Nature of assets in department
    2
    7
    9
    Dollar value of assets
    6
    6
    8
    Complexity of transactions
    3
    4
    8
    Which of the following statements regarding risk in the departments is true?
  • Question 63

    A quantitative risk assessment model has all of the following advantages except:
  • Question 64

    Which of the following is not true with regard to the internal audit charter?
  • Question 65

    A medical insurance provider uses an electronic claims-submission process and suspects that a number of physicians have submitted claims for treatments that were not performed. Which of the following control procedures would be most effective to detect this type of fraud?