Question 456
When forming an opinion on the adequacy of management's systems of internal control, which of the following findings would provide the most reliable assurance to the chief audit executive?
- During an audit of the hiring process in a law firm, it was discovered that potential employees' credentials were not always confirmed sufficiently. This process remained unchanged at the following audit.
- During an audit of the accounts payable department, auditors calculated that two percent of accounts were paid past due. This condition persisted at a follow up audit.
- During an audit of the vehicle fleet of a rental agency, it was determined that at any given time, eight percent of the vehicles were not operational. During the next audit, this figure had increased.
- During an audit of the cash handling process in a casino, internal audit discovered control deficiencies in the transfer process between the slot machines and the cash counting area. It was corrected immediately.
- During an audit of the hiring process in a law firm, it was discovered that potential employees' credentials were not always confirmed sufficiently. This process remained unchanged at the following audit.
- During an audit of the accounts payable department, auditors calculated that two percent of accounts were paid past due. This condition persisted at a follow up audit.
- During an audit of the vehicle fleet of a rental agency, it was determined that at any given time, eight percent of the vehicles were not operational. During the next audit, this figure had increased.
- During an audit of the cash handling process in a casino, internal audit discovered control deficiencies in the transfer process between the slot machines and the cash counting area. It was corrected immediately.
Question 457
Which of the following audit procedures is most suitable for verifying that all sales transactions have been recorded?
Question 458
A major insurance company provides a discount on automobile insurance if the vehicle meets certain safety criteria. Which of the following audit tests would provide an internal auditor with the best evidence that all qualifying insured automobiles are receiving the discount?
Question 459
The chief audit executive (CAE) of a small internal audit activity (IAA) plans to test conformance with the Standards through a quality assurance review. According to the Standards, which of the following are acceptable practice for this review?
1. Use an external service provider.
2. Conduct a self-assessment with independent validation.
3. Arrange for a review by qualified employees outside of the IAA.
4. Arrange for reciprocal peer review with another CAE.
1. Use an external service provider.
2. Conduct a self-assessment with independent validation.
3. Arrange for a review by qualified employees outside of the IAA.
4. Arrange for reciprocal peer review with another CAE.
Question 460
Which of the following is an effective approach for internal auditors to take to improve collaboration with audit clients during an engagement?
1. Obtain control concerns from the client before the audit begins so the internal auditor can tailor the scope accordingly.
2. Discuss the engagement plan with the client so the client can understand the reasoning behind the approach.
3. Review test criteria and procedures where the client expresses concerns about the type of tests to be conducted.
4. Provide all observations at the end of the audit to ensure the client is in agreement with the facts before publishing the report.
1. Obtain control concerns from the client before the audit begins so the internal auditor can tailor the scope accordingly.
2. Discuss the engagement plan with the client so the client can understand the reasoning behind the approach.
3. Review test criteria and procedures where the client expresses concerns about the type of tests to be conducted.
4. Provide all observations at the end of the audit to ensure the client is in agreement with the facts before publishing the report.