Question 16
The long-term prospects for interest rates in the UK and the USA are 2% and 6% per annum respectively.
The GBP/USD spot rate is currently GBP/USD1.71.
Using interest rate parity theory, what GBP/USD spot rate would you expect to see in six months' time?
The GBP/USD spot rate is currently GBP/USD1.71.
Using interest rate parity theory, what GBP/USD spot rate would you expect to see in six months' time?
Question 17
The internal audit department should always give a report at the end of its audit. This report is intended to be useful and help the company going forward. The report should always include any recommendations for improvements. Which of the following statements are true and which are false?


Question 18
JHU has recently completed an eight year project. The project was evaluated at a discount rate of 10% and was accepted because the net present value was $18 million.
In year 3 of the project there was a significant unexpected repair arising because of the implementation stage of the project was rushed and some checks on equipment were skipped to save time. The cost of this was $8 million.
In year 8 of the project the costs of dismantling the project were $11 million more than anticipated because of unexpected changes to the law concerning disposal of industrial scrap.
How should these findings be reflected in the post completion audit?
In year 3 of the project there was a significant unexpected repair arising because of the implementation stage of the project was rushed and some checks on equipment were skipped to save time. The cost of this was $8 million.
In year 8 of the project the costs of dismantling the project were $11 million more than anticipated because of unexpected changes to the law concerning disposal of industrial scrap.
How should these findings be reflected in the post completion audit?
Question 19
Identify, from the list provided, which category of business risk most accurately describes the events detailed below.


Question 20
Assuming a company has both internal auditors and risk managers, indicate which of these would perform the duties listed below:

