Recent questions tagged auditing-theory

Description : The following statements relate to the RA 9298. Which statement is true? a. The Professional Regulation Commission has the authority to remove any member of the Board of Accountancy for ... of Accountancy may order the reinstatement of a CPA whose certificate of registration has been revoked.

Last Answer : No person shall be appointed as a member of the Board of Accountancy unless he has been in the practice of accountancy for at least 10 years, among others

Description : Which of the following is prohibited by the Code of Professional Ethics for CPAs? a. Use of a firm name which includes the name of a retired partner. b. Accepting an engagement or ... newspaper of the opening of a public accounting office. d. Engaging in civic activities during business hours

Last Answer : Accepting an engagement or employment which one cannot reasonably expect to complete or discharge with professional competence

Description : A CPA establishes quality control policies and procedures for deciding whether to accept a new client or continue to perform services for a current client. The primary purpose ... resulting from failure to detect irregularities in client financial statements association with clients whose

Last Answer : To minimize the likelihood of association with clients whose management lacks integrity

Description : Which of the following is an element of "directing an audit assistant" objective? a. Identifying in advance the staffing requirements of a particular audit engagement. b. Resolving any ... . Informing assistants of their responsibilities and the objectives of the procedures they are to perform

Last Answer : Informing assistants of their responsibilities and the objectives of the procedures they are to perform

Description : Which of the following statements would least likely appear in an auditor's engagement letter? a. Our engagement is subject to the risk that material errors, fraud, and defalcations, if they exist, ... services are based on our regular per diem rates, plus travel and other out-of-pocket expenses

Last Answer : After performing our preliminary analytical procedures we will discuss with you the other procedures we consider necessary to complete the engagement.

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 : The understanding between the client and the auditor as to the degree of responsibilities to be assumed by each is normally set forth in a(an) a. Management letter. b. Representation letter. c. Engagement letter. d. Comfort letter

Last Answer : Engagement letter

Description : The element of the audit planning process most likely to be agreed upon with the client before implementation of the audit strategy is the determination of the a. Methods of statistical sampling to be used ... for the auditor's opinion. d. Schedules and analyses to be prepared by the client's staf

Last Answer : Schedules and analyses to be prepared by the client's staf

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 : For which of the following services is a CPA professional not required to be independent? a. Tax returns preparation b. Audits of historical financial statements c. Review engagement d. Examination of a forecast

Last Answer : Tax returns preparation

Description : For which of the following services is a CPA professional required to be independent? a. Audits of historical financial statements b. Review services c. Examination of prospective financial statements d. All of the above

Last Answer : All of the above

Description : The Code of Professional Conduct would be violated if a member accepted a fee for services and the fee was a. Fixed by a public authority. b. Based on a price quotation submitted in competitive bidding. c. Based on the result of judicial proceedings. d. Payable after a specified finding was attained

Last Answer : Payable after a specified finding was attained

Description : One difference between auditors and other professionals is that most professionals a. Need not be concerned about remaining independent. b. Do not have requirements for continuing education beyond college. c. Do not have to pass a rigorousexamination. d. Are not expected to act in public interest

Last Answer : Need not be concerned about remaining independent.

Description : The network firms are required to be independent of the client a. For assurance engagements provided to an audit client. b. For assurance engagements provided to clients that are not audit clients, ... the assurance report is expressly restricted for use by identified users. d. All of the above

Last Answer : For assurance engagements provided to an audit client

Description : Which of the following statements concerning the intended user of a professional accountant's report is incorrect? a. The responsible party and the intended user may both be within the same organization. b. ... may be established by law. d. The responsible party may also be one of the intended users

Last Answer : The intended user should never be established by agreement between the practitioner and the responsible party or those engaging or employing the practitioner

Description : A review engagement differs in scope as compared to an audit due to a. The subject matter of the audit. b. The quantity and type of evidence obtained. c. Ethical requirements with respect to independence. d. The users of the financial statements

Last Answer : The quantity and type of evidence obtained

Description : Similar to auditors in the CPA realm, internal auditors also strive to possess: a. Independence b. Competence c. Objectivity d. All of the above

Last Answer : All of the above

Description : Jessie Cruz, CPA, forgot to test a client’s assessment of goodwill impairment during an audit. Such an act is probably an example of: a. Due diligence b. Reckless professional behavior c. Ordinary negligence d. Fraud

Last Answer : Ordinary negligence

Description : A CPA firm is considered independent when it performs which of the following services for a publicly traded audit client? a. Serving as a member of the client's board of directors. b. ... approved by the board of directors. d. Determining which accounting policies will be adopted by the client

Last Answer : Tax return preparation as approved by the board of directors.

Description : Management's assertions in the financial statements are relevant to the audit process because: a. They provide evidence that auditors have prepared financial statements in accordance with GAAP b ... with the applicable reporting criteria d. They relate to regulator's expectations about audit results

Last Answer : They include representations of financial statements in accordance with the applicable reporting criteria

Description : The overriding objective of the International Auditing Standards that are issued by the International Auditing Practices Committee of the IFAC is a. To override a country's regulations governing ... audit procedures that are acceptable worldwide. d. To replace generally accepted auditing standards.

Last Answer : To improve the uniformity of auditing practices and related services throughout the world

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 : The auditor's defense of contributory negligence is most likely to prevail when a. Third party injury has been minimal. b. The client is privately held as contrasted with a public company ... statements. d. The auditor fails to detect fraud resulting from management override of the control structure

Last Answer : The auditor fails to detect fraud resulting from management override of the control structure

Description : A CPA is criminally liable if he a. Refuses to turn over the schedules or working papers prepared by the client staff to the client. b. Performs an audit in a negligent manner. c. Intentionally ... be stated in a financial statement. d. Was not able to submit the audited financial statements on time

Last Answer : Intentionally allows an omission of a material fact required to be stated in a financial statement

Description : Privity of contract exists between the a. Auditor and the Securities and Exchange Commission. b. Auditor and client. c. Auditor and third parties. d. All of the above

Last Answer : Auditor and client

Description : The principal issue to be resolved in cases involving alleged negligence is usually a. The amount of the damages suffered by the users of the financial statements. b. Whether to impose punitive damages on ... c. The level of care required to be exercised. d. Whether defendant was involved in fraud.

Last Answer : The level of care required to be exercised

Description : While performing services for their clientsprofessionals have always had a duty to provide a level of care which is a. Reasonable. b. Greater than average. c. Superior. d. Guaranteed to be free from error

Last Answer : Reasonable.

Description : Which of the following partners is least likely to be considered a "covered member" for purposes of rendering assurance service to of Company A, a nonaudit client, performed by the ... assurance engagement in previous years, but currently has no responsibilities with respect to the engagement

Last Answer : A partner in the Cebu office of the CPA firm who maintains a small, immaterial investment in Company A.

Description : In which circumstance is a CPA firm's independence most likely to be impaired? a. An individual on the audit has a close relative who is a receptionist for the client. b. The father of ... of the office's compensation is affected by office profitability, a portion of which arises from this audit

Last Answer : The spouse of a staff member on the audit has an immaterial common stock investment in the audit client

Description : The auditor's evaluation of the likelihood of material employee fraud is normally done initially as a part of a. The assessment of whether to accept the audit engagement. b. Understanding the entity's internal control structure. c. The Tests of Controls. d. The Tests of Transactions

Last Answer : Understanding the entity's internal control structure.

Description : Assurance engagements involve: a. Two separate parties: a professional accountant and intended users. b. Two separate parties: a professional accountant and a responsible party c. Three separate ... . d. Three separate parties: a professional accountant, a responsible party, and intended users

Last Answer : Three separate parties: a practitioner, a responsible party and intended users

Description : What type of assurance engagement is involved when the practitioner expresses a negative form of conclusion? a. Negative assurance engagement b. Assertion-based assurance engagement c. Limited assurance engagement d. Reasonable assurance engagement

Last Answer : Limited assurance engagement

Description : What type of assurance engagement is involved when the practitioner expresses a positive form of conclusion? a. Positive assurance engagement b. Limited assurance engagement c. Reasonable assurance engagement d. Absolute assurance engagement

Last Answer : Reasonable assurance engagement

Description : In some assurance engagements, the evaluation or measurement of the subject matter is performed by the responsible party, and the subject matter information is in the form of an ... Recurring engagements b. Non-assurance engagements c. Direct reporting engagements d. Assertion-based engagements

Last Answer : Assertion-based engagements

Description : For assurance engagements regarding historical financial information, reasonable assurance engagements are called: a. Review engagements. b. Audit engagements. c. Compilation engagements. d. Agreed-upon procedures engagements

Last Answer : Audit engagements

Description : Which of the following is the single feature that most clearly distinguishes auditing, attestation, and assurance: a. CPA's approach to the service. b. Type of service. c. Scope of services. d. Training necessary to perform the service

Last Answer : Scope of services

Description : Which of the following best describes relationships among auditing, attest and assurance services? a. Attest is a type of auditing service. b. Assurance is a type of attest service. c. ... type of assurance service. d. Auditing and attest services represent two distinctly different types of services

Last Answer : Auditing is a type of assurance service

Description : The term "accountant" has been used by Auditing and Assurance Standards Council to refer to a CPA in public practice who is engaged to: a. Audit financial statements. b. Review financial statements. c. Apply agreed-upon procedures. d. Compile financial statements

Last Answer : Compile financial statements

Description : What assurance is provided by the auditor in an agreed-upon procedures engagement? a. No assurance. b. Low. c. Moderate. d. Reasonable

Last Answer : No assurance

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 : The type of assurance that is provided by the CPA on a compilation report is: a. Limited assurance. b. No assurance. c. Low assurance. d. Negative assurance

Last Answer : No assurance

Description : Which of the following is incorrect regarding a compilation engagement? a. The CPA uses his auditing expertise to collect, classify and summarize financial information. b. The CPA should exercise due ... . d. The procedures performed do not enable the accountant to express any form of assurance.

Last Answer : The CPA uses his auditing expertise to collect, classify and summarize financial information

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 : 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