Question 286

Which of the following actions has the least influence on the chief audit executive's development of an audit plan?
  • Question 287

    In an organization with a large internal audit activity that has several audit teams performing engagements simultaneously which of the following tasks is an engagement supervisor most likely to perform during the planning phase of a new engagement?
  • Question 288

    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 289

    According to IIA guidance, which of the following actions might place the independence of the internal audit function in jeopardy?
  • Question 290

    Which of the following might alert an auditor to the possibility of fraud in a division?
    I. The division is not scheduled for an external audit this year.
    II. Sales have increased by 10 percent.
    III.
    A significant portion of management's compensation is directly tied to reported net income of the division.