Question 341
Internal auditors who are concerned with potential risks due to the mishandling of records or transactions should take into consideration:
Question 342
While performing an accounts payable engagement, a senior auditor wants to conduct several tests of controls for travel expenses. Which of the following actions are most appropriate for the senior auditor to undertake?
1. Ensure all tests use a random sampling technique.
2. Consider a judgmental approach for the sample size.
3. Assess testing errors through root cause analysis.
4. Ensure that the entire data set is tested.
1. Ensure all tests use a random sampling technique.
2. Consider a judgmental approach for the sample size.
3. Assess testing errors through root cause analysis.
4. Ensure that the entire data set is tested.
Question 343
An electrician visits a client to assess the scope of work. After the visit, the sales office compiles and sends the client a proposal based on the electrician's estimation and approved price list. The internal auditor notices that in the last six months, the number of cancelled proposals has increased substantially. Which of the following is a fraud risk scenario that the auditor should consider in this situation?
Question 344
At a conference, an interna! auditor presented a new computer-assisted audit technique developed by his organization. The presentation included sample data derived from performing audit engagements for the organization. Travel costs were paid by the conference organizers, and the trip was approved by the chief audit executive (CAE).
However, neither management nor the CAE was aware that the internal auditor would be making a presentation based on work completed for the organization. According to IIA guidance, which of the following statements is most relevant regarding the actions of the auditor?
However, neither management nor the CAE was aware that the internal auditor would be making a presentation based on work completed for the organization. According to IIA guidance, which of the following statements is most relevant regarding the actions of the auditor?
Question 345
According to HA guidance, which of the following is true regarding independence and objectivity for small internal audit activities?