Question 16

M built a large factory last year and it has just been completed. The initial outflows on this project have a present value of $400 million and the entire project has a net present value of $30 million.
The initial phase of the project caused problems and there was an overspend of $35 million as there was unstable soil. The foundations had to be underpinned with large steel bars to ensure the building would be safe. There was no other suitable site for the project.
The construction could not be abandoned as the site would have had very little commercial value.
The Internal Audit department has been asked to carry out a post completion audit. What issues should it concentrate on?
  • Question 17

    The Committee of Sponsoring Organisations (COSO) outlined six key principles of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).
    Which of the following are COSO key principles?
  • Question 18

    When a new computer system is being implemented there are several possible methods for managing the changeover from the old system to the new system.
    Which THREE of the following are true?
  • Question 19

    Which of the following statements concerning the role of the Audit Committee is correct?
  • Question 20

    DFR is an online retailer that sells picture frames The software running on DFR's website enables customers to log in and make purchases by inputting an email address as a user name and a password that must contain at least eight characters, including upper and lower case letters, numbers and punctuation marks (e.g. £, $ or!) Once logged in, customers can check previous orders that they have placed.
    Customers can also use DFR's website to change personal details, including credit card numbers and delivery addresses Whenever they wish to use those facilities, the software sends a text message containing a six-digit number to their mobile phones They must input that number before the system will accept changes to their personal details Which TWO of the following statements are correct?