Description : When the continuing auditor intends to use information about the entity and its environment obtained in prior periods, the auditor should a. Assess control risk as "high" for the assertions ... whether to equitably reduce the audit fee due to lower audit effort expended during the engagement
Last Answer : Determine whether changes have occurred that may affect the relevance of such information in the current audit.
Description : Which of the following statements best describes the auditor's responsibility regarding the detection of material errors and frauds? a. The auditor is responsible for the failure to detect material ... unrecorded transactions even if there is no evidence that material errors and frauds may exist
Last Answer : The audit should be designed to provide reasonable assurance that material errors and frauds are detected
Description : The Philippine Standards on Auditing issued by AASC a. Need to be applied on all audit related. b. Require that in no circumstances would an auditor may judge it necessary to depart from a PSA, ... for the purpose of expressing an opinion. d. Must not apply to other related activities of auditors
Last Answer : Apply to independent examination of financial statements of any entity when such an examination is conducted for the purpose of expressing an opinion.
Description : Required auditor communication to the Audit Committee concerning noncompliance with laws and regulations that were detected includes: a. All those which are not adequately addressed by management. b. All those that constitute management fraud. c. All material items. d. Any of such acts.
Last Answer : Any of such acts.
Description : Which of the following statements reflects an auditor's responsibility for detecting misstatements due to errors and fraud? a. An auditor is responsible for detecting employee errors and simple fraud, ... due to errors and fraud unless the application of GAAS would result in such detection.
Last Answer : An auditor should design the audit to provide reasonable assurance of detecting misstatements due to errors and fraud that are material to the financial statements.
Description : Which of the following matters would an auditor most likely consider when establishing the scope of the audit? a. Audit areas where there is a higher risk of material misstatement. ... status of audit work throughout the engagement and the expected deliverables resulting from the audit procedures.
Last Answer : The expected audit coverage, including the number and locations of the entity's components to be included.
Description : Which of the following statements best describes the auditor's responsibility to detect material errors and fraud? a. The auditor is responsible for the failure to detect material errors and ... detect unrecorded transactions even if there is no evidence that material errors and frauds may exis
Last Answer : The audit should be designed to provide reasonable assurance that material errors and fraud are detected.
Description : Which of the following statements reflects an auditor's responsibility for detecting fraud and error? a. An auditor is responsible for detecting employee errors and simple fraud, but not for ... detecting errors and fraud unless the application of PSAs and PAPs would result in such detection
Last Answer : An auditor should design the audit to provide reasonable assurance of detecting errors and fraud that are material to the financial statements.
Description : The Philippine Standards on Auditing issued by AASC: a. Apply to independent examination of financial statements of any entity when such an examination is conducted for the purpose of expressing an ... though such a departure may result to more effective achievement of the objective of an audit
Last Answer : Apply to independent examination of financial statements of any entity when such an examination is conducted for the purpose of expressing an opinion
Description : Choose one of the following which would describe best the phrase "generally accepted auditing standards": a. They identify the policies and procedures for the conduct of the audit. b. They define the ... d. They set forth a measure a measure of the quality of the performance of audit procedures.
Last Answer : They set forth a measure a measure of the quality of the performance of audit procedures.
Description : The tool used by auditor to monitor and control the progress of audit work is– (A) Engagement diary (B) Audit programme (C) Audit working papers (D) Audit notes.
Last Answer : Answer: Audit programme
Description : Sometimes an auditor is called upon to review the operations of an enterprise for evaluating their cost-effectiveness. What is this kind of audit generally known as ? (A) Cost Audit (B) Operations Audit (C) Tax Audit (D) Independent Financial Audit
Last Answer : Answer: Cost Audit
Description : Where does an auditor of a cooperative society submit the audit report ? (A) To the managing committee of the society only (B) To the Registrar of Cooperative Societies of the State concerned only (C ... (D) To the Registrar of Cooperative Societies of the State concerned and a copy to the society
Last Answer : Answer: To the Registrar of Cooperative Societies of the State concerned only
Description : The committee which examines the audit report of comptroller and auditor general of India, is
Last Answer : Public Accounts Committee
Description : Which of the following best describes the purpose of the engagement letter? a. The engagement letter conveys to management the detailed steps to be applied in the audit process. b. The engagement letter ... be signed by both the client and the CPA and should be used only for independent audits
Last Answer : By clearly defining the nature of the engagement, the engagement letter helps avoid and resolve misunderstandings between CPA and client regarding the precise nature of the work to be performed and the type of report to be issued
Description : Which of the following will an auditor least likely discuss with the former auditors of a potential client prior to acceptance? a. Disagreements with management regarding accounting principles b. Integrity of management c. Fees charged for services d. Reasons for changing audit firms
Last Answer : Fees charged for services
Description : When a CPA is approached to perform an audit for the first time, the CPA should make inquiries of the predecessor auditor. This is a necessary procedure because the predecessor may be able to provide ... 's work should be utilized. d. Whether the company follows the policy of rotating its auditors.
Last Answer : Whether the engagement should be accepted.
Description : Which of the following is the most likely first step an auditor would perform at the beginning of an initial audit engagement? a. Prepare a rough draft of the financial statements and of ... and review the work of the predecessor auditor prior to discussing the engagement with the client management
Last Answer : Tour the client's facilities and review the general records
Description : An expectation of the public is that the auditor will recognize that the primary users of audit services are: a. The employees b. The investors and creditors c. The SEC d. The board of directors
Last Answer : The investors and creditors
Description : A report on factual findings is the end product of the auditor when performing: a. Audit. b. Review. c. Agreed-upon procedures. d. Compilation
Last Answer : Agreed-upon procedures
Description : An extensive understanding of the client's business and industry and knowledge about the company's operations are essential for doing an adequate audit. For a new client, most of this information is obtained ... . From the predecessor auditor. c. From the permanent file. d. At the client's premises
Last Answer : At the client's premises
Description : At the beginning of the current audit engagement, the auditor should perform key preplanning activities which include all of the following except: a. Performing procedures regarding client acceptance ... c. Establishing an understanding of the terms of the engagement. d. Considering internal contro
Last Answer : Considering internal contro
Description : An extensive understanding of the client's business and industry and knowledge about the company's operations are essential for doing an adequate audit. For a new client, most of this information is obtained ... From the predecessor auditor. c. From the permanent file. d. At the client's premises.
Last Answer : At the client's premises.
Description : The early appointment of the independent auditor has many advantages to the auditor and the client. Which of the following advantages is least likely to occur as a result of early appointment of ... to perform the examination more efficiently and will be finished at an early date after the yearend
Last Answer : The auditor will be able to complete the audit work in less time.
Description : Preplanning the audit involves several key activities which include the following except: a. Investigating the client's background. b. Communicating with the prospective client's prior auditor to ... the likelihood of issuing an unqualified audit opinion on the client's financial statements.
Last Answer : Determining the likelihood of issuing an unqualified audit opinion on the client's financial statements.
Description : The auditor is required to comply with all PSAs relevant to the audit of an entity's financial statements. A PSA is relevant to the audit when: I. The PSA is in effect II. The circumstances addressed by the PSA exist. a. I only b. II only c. Either I or II d. Both I and II
Last Answer : Both I and II
Description : Which of the following statements does not properly describe a limitation of an audit? a. Many audit conclusions are made on the basis of examining a sample of evidence. b. The ... weaknesses can cause auditors to overlook pertinent evidence. d. Many financial statement assertions cannot be audited
Last Answer : Fatigue and human weaknesses can cause auditors to overlook pertinent evidence
Description : Reasonable assurance means: a. Gathering of all available corroborating evidence for the auditor to conclude that there are no material misstatements in the financial statements, taken as a whole. ... necessary for the auditor to conclude that there are no material misstatements in the financial
Last Answer : Gathering of the audit evidence necessary for the auditor to conclude that there are no material misstatements in the financial statements, taken as a whole
Description : The best statement of the responsibility of the auditor with respect to audited financial statement is: a. The auditor's responsibility on fair presentation of financial statements is limited only up to ... auditor is responsible only to his qualified opinion but not for any other type of opinion.
Last Answer : The auditor's responsibility is confined to the expression of opinion on the financial statements audited
Description : Which of the following has the primary responsibility for the fairness of the representations made in the financial statements? a. Audit committee b. Client's management c. Independent auditor d. Board of Accountancy
Last Answer : Client's management
Description : Why does a company choose to have an independent auditor report on its financial statements? a. Independent auditors will always detect management fraud. b. Independent auditors guarantee the accuracy ... . An independent audit is designed to search for deficiencies in the company's internal control
Last Answer : The company preparing the statements may have a vested interest in reporting certain results.
Description : Which of the following is not one of the general principles governing the audit of financial statements? a. The auditor should conduct the audit in accordance with PSA. b. The ... appropriate evidence primarily through inquiry and analytical procedures to be able to draw reasonable conclusions.
Last Answer : The auditor should obtain sufficient appropriate evidence primarily through inquiry and analytical procedures to be able to draw reasonable conclusions
Description : Which of the following statements does not properly describe a limitation of an audit? a. Many financial statement assertions cannot be audited. b. Many audit conclusions are made on the ... permeated by judgment. d. Fatigue and human weaknesses can cause auditors to overlook pertinent evidence
Description : A report on factual findings is the end product of the auditor when performing: a. Audit. b. Review. c. Agreed-upon procedures. d. Compilation.
Description : When planning the audit, if the auditor has no reason to believe that illegal acts exist, the auditor should a. Include audit procedures which have a strong probability of detecting illegal ... c. Still include some audit procedures designed specifically to uncover illegalities. d. Ignore the topic
Last Answer : Make inquiries of management regarding their policies and regarding their knowledge of violations, and then rely on normal audit procedures to detect errors, irregularities, and illegalities
Description : .If specific information comes to an auditor's attention that implies the existence of possible illegal acts that could have a material, but indirect effect on-the financial statements, the auditor ... d. Discuss the evidence with the client's audit committee, or others with equivalent authority.
Last Answer : Apply audit procedures specifically directed to ascertaining whether an illegal act has occurred
Description : Should the auditor uncover circumstances during the audit that may cause suspicions of management fraud, the auditor must a. Withdraw from engagement. b. Issue an adverse opinion. c. Issue a disclaimer. d. Evaluate their implications and consider the need to modify audit evidence
Last Answer : Evaluate their implications and consider the need to modify audit evidence
Description : A principal purpose of a letter of representation from management is to a. Remind management of its primary responsibility for financial statements. b. Serve as an introduction to company personnel and ... . d. Confirm in writing management's approval of limitations on the scope of the audit
Last Answer : Remind management of its primary responsibility for financial statements.
Description : Which of the following is correct concerning requirements about auditor's communications about fraud? a. Fraud that involves senior management should be reported directly to the audit committee ... . The auditor has no responsibility to disclose fraud outside the entity under any circumstances
Last Answer : Fraud that involves senior management should be reported directly to the audit committee regardless of the amounts involved
Description : Which of the following statements is true with regard to the relationship among audit risk, audit evidence, and materiality? a. The lower the inherent risk and control risk, the lower ... inherent risk. d. Aggregate materiality thresholds should not change under conditions of changing risk levels
Last Answer : Under conditions of high inherent and control risk, the auditor should place more emphasis on obtaining external evidence and should reduce reliance on internal evidence
Description : What will an auditor who has been proposed for an audit engagement usually do prior to accepting a new client? a. Draft the financial statements of the client as a measure of goodwill b ... review work papers. d. Perform a peer review on the potential client in accordance with professional standards
Last Answer : With the permission from the prospective client, contact the predecessor auditor to determine if there are any disagreements between the client and the audit firms
Description : A successor auditor is required to communicate with the previous auditor. The primary concern in this communication is a. Information which will help the successor auditor in determining whether the client ... a more efficient audit. d. To save successor auditor time and money in gathering data.
Last Answer : Information which will help the successor auditor in determining whether the client management has integrity.
Description : The auditor gives an audit opinion on the fair presentation of the financial statements and associates his or her name with them when, on the basis of adequate evidence, the auditor concludes that the financial ... are unlikely to mislead a. A prudent user. b. Management. c. The reader. d. Investors
Last Answer : A prudent user.
Description : The reason why an auditor accumulates evidence is to a. Defend himself in the event of a lawsuit. b. Justify the conclusions he has otherwise reached. c. Satisfy the requirements of the ... him to reach conclusions about the fairness of the financial statements and issue an appropriate audit report
Last Answer : Enable him to reach conclusions about the fairness of the financial statements and issue an appropriate audit report
Description : When the auditor issues an erroneous opinion as a consequence of an underlying failure to comply with the requirements of generally accepted auditing standards, it results to a. Business failure. b. Audit failure. c. Audit risk. d. All of them
Last Answer : Audit failure.
Description : When management refuses to disclose in the financial statements noncompliance to laws and regulations which are identified by the independent auditor, the CPA may be charged with unethical conduct for ... and regulations during the prior audits. d. Reporting these activities to the audit committee.
Last Answer : Issuing a disclaimer of opinion
Description : A principal purpose of a letter of representation from management is to a. Serve as an introduction to company personnel and an authorization to examine the records. b. Discharge the auditor ... the scope of the audit. d. Remind management of its primary responsibility for financial statements.