Question 16

An organization has a policy requiring two signatures on all checks written for amounts in excess of $10, 000.
When evaluating controls over disbursements, an auditor would conclude that a greater risk exists if.
  • Question 17

    Which of the following procedures will best help an internal auditor assess operating effectiveness of fraud prevention and detection controls?
  • Question 18

    The percentage of orders that are rush orders and the percentage of returns to total orders are examples of which of the following types of control activities?
  • Question 19

    Company A has a formal comprehensive corporate code of ethics while company B does not. Which of the following statements regarding the existence of the code of ethics in company A can be logically inferred?
    1.Company A exhibits a higher standard of ethical behavior than does company B.
    2.Company A has established objective criteria by which an employee's actions can be evaluated.
    3.The absence of a formal corporate code of ethics in company B would prevent a successful audit of ethical behavior in that company.
  • Question 20

    Which of the following best describes the internal audit activity's responsibility within a risk and control framework?