Question 486

While conducting an audit of a third party's Web-based payment processor, an internal auditor discovers that a programming error allows customers to create multiple accounts for a single mailing address.
Management agrees to correct the program and notify customers with multiple accounts that the accounts will be consolidated. Which of the following actions should the auditor take?
1. Schedule a follow-up review to verify that the program was corrected and the accounts were consolidated.
2. Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the corrective action proposed by management.
3. Amend the scope of the subsequent audit to verify that the program was corrected and that accounts were consolidated.
4. Submit management's plan of action to the external auditors for additional review.
  • Question 487

    According to IIA guidance, which of the following reflects a valid principle for the internal audit activity to rely on the work of internal or external assurance providers?
  • Question 488

    Which of the following is an appropriate role for the internal audit activity with regard to the organization's risk management program?
  • Question 489

    The following is an excerpt from an audit engagement workpaper:
    * A Company
    * Accounts Receivable
    * Date
    Objective. To determine if the computer system is correctly recording all accounts receivable transactions.
    Procedures: Judgmental selection of a sample of all accounts receivable balances greater than $50,000 for positive confirmation of balances.
    Conclusion: Based on the results of testing wherein all but three confirmations were returned, the accounts receivable balance is fairly presented in all material respects.
    Which of the following is true regarding the workpaper?
  • Question 490

    A retail sales company has discontinued a product that normally sold for $100. During the first month of a sale of the product, a 20 percent discount was given. Later that sale price was reduced by an additional 40 percent.
    What was the overall discount from the original selling price?