Question 6

During an assurance engagement, an internal auditor noted that the time staff spent accessing customer information in large Excel spreadsheets could be reduced significantly through the use of macros. The auditor would like to train staff on how to use the macros. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action for the internal auditor to take?
  • Question 7

    Because of an abundance of high priority requests from management, an internal audit activity no longer has the resources to meet all of its commitments contained in the annual audit plan. Which of the following would be the best course of action for the chief audit executive to follow?
  • Question 8

    Inadequate risk assessment would have the strongest negative impact in which of the following phases of an audit engagement?
  • Question 9

    Insurance companies often receive electronic hospitalization claims directly from hospitals. Which of the following control procedures would be most effective in detecting fraud in such an environment?
  • Question 10

    During a routine audit of a customer service hotline, an internal auditor noticed that an unusually high number of customer complaints pertained to payments not being applied to the customers' accounts.
    Which of the following would most likely be the reason for the high volume of complaints?