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488 CPA Auditing flash cards Q & A

TRUE or FALSE: The auditor is responsible for detecting theft or fraud.The __________ the auditor is hired prior to the Balance Sheet Date, the better for audit planning and efficiency.

A. laterB. earlierC. Neither A or BTRUE or FALSE: Audit procedures MUST be carried out at interim dates if Control Risk for the accounts/transactions isHIGH.In planning the Scope and Objectives of the audit, the auditor should use __________ __________. (P-S)The auditor should use Professional Skepticism in planning the __________ and __________ of the audit.

A. Purpose; RationaleB. Procedures; Timing

C. Scope; ObjectivesTRUE or FALSE: When planning an audit, the role and involvement of the client's Internal Auditors doesn't matter - theexternal auditor must approach their client with full skeptism.TRUE or FALSE: When planning an audit, analytical procedures performed compares actual vs. forecasted data.If audit procedures are carried out by an auditor's assistants, the auditor should ask himstelf if the procedures were adequatelyperformed? To get that answer, the auditor should review the __________. Once the answer is obtained, the auditor shouldverify that the results are consistent with the __________.

A. Working Papers; Audit ReportB. Assistant's Track Record; Working Papers

C. Independence Disclosure of the Assistant; Control LogD. Control Log; Audit Report

When planning an audit, an audit strategy should be mapped out to address the __________ and the __________ of the audit.

A. Purpose; RationaleB. Procedures; TimingC. Scope; ObjectivesD. Reporting Objectives; Scope


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The two foundations of GAAS are __________ and ___________.

A. Professional Qualifications; JudgmentB. Materiality; Audit RiskC. Training; ProficiencyD. Independence; Professional CareThe two foundations of GAAS, Materiality and Audit Risk, measure the Auditor's __________ and __________.

A. Professional Qualifications; JudgmentB. Materiality; Audit RiskC. Training; ProficiencyD. Independence; Professional CareWhat are the three standards of GAAS? (G-F-R)Name the Three General Standards which fall under GAAS. (T-I-P)Name the Three Standards of Fieldwork which fall under GAAS. (P-I-E)Name the Four Standards of Reporting which fall under GAAS. (C-D-O-G)The following falls under __________, one of the General Standards (TIP) of GAAS.1. Education and Experience

A. Training and ProficencyB. IndependenceC. Professional CareThe following falls under __________, one of the General Standards (TIP) of GAAS:1. In Fact and Appearance2. Honest3. No Direct Financial Interest4. No Indirect Material Financial Interest

A. Training and ProficencyB. IndependenceC. Professional Care


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The following falls under __________, one of the General Standards (TIP) of GAAS:1. Technical abilities mirror those held by peers in the profession2. Follow GAAS Standards3. Obtain a Reasonable Level of Assurance4. Maintain Reasonable Level of Skepticism5. Supervise Audit Staff6. Review judgement at every level.

A. Training and ProficencyB. IndependenceC. Professional CareThe following falls under __________, one of the Standards of Fieldwork (PIE) of GAAS:1. Audit should be adequately-planned and the work of any supporting staff should be supervised.

A. Planning and SupervisionB. Internal ControlC. EvidenceThe following falls under __________, one of the Standards of Fieldwork (PIE) of GAAS:

1. Auditor must understand the entity and its internal control environment.

A. Planning and SupervisionB. Internal ControlC. EvidenceThe following falls under __________, one of the Standards of Fieldwork (PIE) of GAAS:1. Auditor must obtain sufficient & appropriate audit evidence.

A. Planning and SupervisionB. Internal Control

C. EvidenceThe following falls under __________, one of the Standards of Reporting (CDOG) of GAAS.1. __________ is Implied. Report only refers to __________ if accounting principles have not been __________ appliedperiod-to-period.

A. ConsistencyB. DisclosuresC. OpinionD. GAAP


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The following falls under __________, one of the Standards of Reporting (CDOG) of GAAS.1. Adequacy is Implied. Report only refers to __________ if they are NOT adequate.

A. ConsistencyB. DisclosuresC. OpinionD. GAAPThe following falls under __________, one of the Standards of Reporting (CDOG) of GAAS.

1. Audit __________ is based on Financial Statements as a whole.

A. ConsistencyB. DisclosuresC. OpinionD. GAAPThe following falls under __________, one of the Standards of Reporting (CDOG) of GAAS.1. Audit Report MUST state whether the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with __________.

A. Consistency

B. DisclosuresC. OpinionD. GAAPTRUE or FALSE: Consistency, one of the four Standards of Reporting under GAAS, is implied. Report only refers toconsistency is accounting principles have NOT been consistently applied period-to-period.TRUE or FALSE: In regards to disclosures, one of the four Standards of Reporting under GAAS, Adequacy is NOT implied -it must be explicitly written.TRUE or FALSE: The audit Opinion, one of the four Standards of Reporting under GAAS, is based on Financial Statementsas a whole.TRUE or FALSE: The Audit report need not state whether the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with US

GAAP, one of the four Standards of Reporting under GAAS.The following falls under __________, one of the Standards of Fieldwork (PIE) of GAAS:1. Auditor must obtain sufficient & appropriate audit evidence.

A. Planning and SupervisionB. Internal ControlC. EvidencePrior to Accepting and Audit Engagement, you should do three things. What are they? (F-3-P)The following falls under __________, one of the Standards of Reporting (CDOG) of GAAS.


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1. __________ is Implied. Report only refers to __________ if accounting principles have not been __________ appliedperiod-to-period.

A. ConsistencyB. DisclosuresC. OpinionD. GAAPThe following falls under __________, one of the Standards of Reporting (CDOG) of GAAS.1. Adequacy is Implied. Report only refers to __________ if they are NOT adequate.

A. ConsistencyB. DisclosuresC. OpinionD. GAAPThe following falls under __________, one of the Standards of Reporting (CDOG) of GAAS.1. Audit __________ is based on Financial Statements as a whole.

A. Consistency

B. DisclosuresC. OpinionD. GAAPThe following falls under __________, one of the Standards of Reporting (CDOG) of GAAS.1. Audit Report MUST state whether the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with __________.

A. ConsistencyB. DisclosuresC. OpinionD. GAAP

TRUE or FALSE: Consistency, one of the four Standards of Reporting under GAAS, is implied. Report only refers toconsistency is accounting principles have NOT been consistently applied period-to-period.TRUE or FALSE: In regards to disclosures, one of the four Standards of Reporting under GAAS, Adequacy is NOT implied -it must be explicitly written.TRUE or FALSE: The audit Opinion, one of the four Standards of Reporting under GAAS, is based on Financial Statementsas a whole.TRUE or FALSE: The Audit report need not state whether the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with USGAAP, one of the four Standards of Reporting under GAAS.Prior to Accepting and Audit Engagement, you should do three things. What are they? (F-3-P)


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TRUE or FALSE: If the client does not give you permission to contact the predecessor auditor, you should abide by the clientsdecision and perform more substantive testwork.What are some questions that you should typically ask the predecessor auditor? (A-S-I-I)TRUE or FALSE: If there is a scope limitation, whereby there is limited evidence available, you should make a note of it anddisclaim that you are not responsible for potential mistatement, and perform more substantive testwork.TRUE or FALSE: The Audit Engagement Agreement need not be written.The Audit Engagement Agreement covers all 8 of the following: (O-L-RA-RM-E-F-C-I)The Audit Engagement Agreement covers the Responsibilities of Management. Specifically, what is the primaryResponsibility of Management?The Audit Engagement Agreement covers the Responsibilities of the Auditor Specifically, what is the primary Responsibilityof the Auditor?TRUE or FALSE: The Audit Committee is NOT part of the Board of Directors.TRUE or FALSE: Corporate Officers are NOT allowed on the Audit Committee.TRUE or FALSE: The Audit Committee is responsible for hiring the auditor.The Audit Committee must agree with the auditor on the following: (R-F-T-P)TRUE or FALSE: The Audit Committee acts as a liason between the auditor and the board.The Auditor communicates concerns about the following to the Audit Committee: (I-E-F-I)TRUE or FALSE: In determining Materiality, Qualitiative measuresments are NOT taken into consideration - only

Quantitative.TRUE or FALSE: Materiality is only measured on the Financial Statement level - not the Transactional level.TRUE or FALSE: The audit plan should be based on the LARGEST misstatement that could be material to FinancialStatements.TRUE or FALSE: Materiality is based on the Auditor's Judgment.TRUE or FALSE: In determining materiality, the Auditor must consider the needs of users.TRUE or FALSE: An audit should be planned to allow "Reasonable Assurance" than no misstatements exist, both material andnon material.As acceptable Materiality level Decreases, the auditor must find _________ misstatements, which include __________individual account testing. This will include __________ testing closer to the Balance sheet Date.

A. Larger; Less: MoreB. Smaller; More; MoreC. Larger; More; LessD. Smaller; Less; LessAudit Risk is comprised of the the following three variables: (D x I x C)


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The risk that material mistaktes, errors, omissions, or fraud will result in an inaccurate audit report is known as __________.

A. Detection RiskB. Audit RiskC. Inherent RiskD. Control RiskTRUE or FALSE: Audit Risk is based on the 'make-up' and 'climate' at the client as a whole.Audit Risk is a __________ type of measurement.

A. QualitativeB. QuantitativeC. Qualitative and QuantitativeD. Qualitative or QuantitativeControl Risk addresses the question, __________.

A. Will Internal Control detect error or fraud?B. Which transactions have a higher level of risk?C. Will the auditor fail to detect a material misstatement?

Inherent Risk addresses the question, __________.

A. Will Internal Control detect error or fraud?B. Which transactions have a higher level of risk?C. Will the auditor fail to detect a material misstatement?Detection Risk addresses the question, __________.

A. Will Internal Control detect error or fraud?B. Which transactions have a higher level of risk?C. Will the auditor fail to detect a material misstatement?

TRUE or FALSE: The auditor cannot control Control Risk.TRUE or FALSE: The auditor cannot control Inherent Risk.TRUE or FALSE: The auditor cannot control Detection Risk.


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The auditor can control Detection Risk by performing __________ testing at year-end, as well as __________ the amount ofsubstantive testing.

A. More; DecreasingB. Less; IncreasingC. More; IncreasingD. Less; DecreasingIf you have a less acceptable level of Detection Risk, you should run _________ substantive tests.

A. MoreB. LessC. NeitherIf you have a more acceptable level of Detection Risk, you should run _________ substantive tests.

A. MoreB. LessC. NeitherRunning __________ substantive tests = Less Audit Risk.

A. MoreB. LessC. NeitherRunning __________ substantive tests = More Audit Risk.

A. MoreB. LessC. NeitherTRUE or FALSE: In regards to Quantitative Measuremnts, Detection, Inherent, and Control Risk can all be measured in terms

of percentages.TRUE or FALSE: In regards to Non-Quantitative Measuremnts, Detection, Inherent, and Control Risk can all be measured interms of percentages.TRUE or FALSE: It is the auditor's responsiblity to FIND and PREVENT fraud and illegal acts.TRUE or FALSE: It is the auditor's responsibility to ASSESS THE RISK that such things will lead to material misstatements.


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It is the auditor's responsibility to design the audit to ________ fraud.

A. PreventB. Provide reasonable assurance againstC. LocateD. Provide absolute assurance againstIt is the auditor's responsibility to design the audit to provide reasonable assurance against illegal acts that __________ affectthe F/S.

A. DirectlyB. IndirectlyC. Both Directly and IndirectlyD. AdverselyTRUE or FALSE: If the auditor cannot provide reasonable assurance against illegal acts that directly affect the F/S,INCLUDING FRAUD, the auditor should seek to understand the situation and whether it affects the Financial Statements.It is the auditor's responsibility to design the audit to provide reasonable assurance against __________ errors that have beendetected.

A. ImmaterialB. MaterialC. Both Material and ImmaterialD. AllTRUE or FALSE: It is the auditors' responsibility to report fraud to the audit committee, but only when the fraud is material.TRUE or FALSE: Minor fraud by low-level employees does not need to be reported to the audit committee.TRUE or FALSE: Minor fraud by management must be reported to the audit committee.The auditor is responsible for required inquiries and procedures, including __________.

A. Management Inquiries

B. Analytical ProceduresC. Discussions with Audit Personnel AboutD. Fraud leading to Material MisstatementE. Both A and DF. Both A, B, and DG. All of the Above


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Misappropriation is when fraud is __________.

A. MaterialB. Committed by ManagementC. IntentionalD. UnintentionalMissappropriation (Intentional Fraud) is born out of: (R-I-O)Fraud when the errors are unintentional are considered _________.

A. MisappropriationB. MisintrepretationC. A mistakeD. All of the AboveAn example(s) of an audit red flag(s) is/are __________.

A. Management compensation tied to stock.B. Aggressive financial forecasting.C. Former auditor disagreed with managements.D. Records not available for audit.E. Both A and DF. Both A, B, and DG. All of the AboveCurrent audit procedures __________ if red flags exist.

A. MAY need to be reconsideredB. MUST be changedTRUE or FALSE: If an auditor observes in similar situations, large sums of client cash on hand or earnings growth withoutcash flow, this is NOT a fraud risk factor because these examples do not necessarily mean that there is a material weakness in

internal control.TRUE or FALSE: A fraud risk factor does NOT neccessarily mean that there is a material weakness in internal control.TRUE or FALSE: Internal control anaylsis can result in the conclusion that Internal Control is weak, but it PROBABLYWON'T identify illegal acts.TRUE or FALSE: A fraud risk factor leads to an auditor taking action.


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In taking action against a fraud risk factor, the auditor should __________.

A. Strive to make audit engagement procedures more patterned and less predictible.B. Strive to make audit engagement procedures less patterned and less predictible.C. Re-evaluates management's application of accounting procedures.D. Finds and assigns audit personnel with relevant skills in this area.E. Both B, C, and DF. All of the AboveIn regards to fraud risk factors, the auditor should document __________.

A. Any fraud risks identified that could lead to material misstatement.B. All fraud risks, even if immaterial.C. Audit procedures performed to assess risks.D. Nature of communication made to audit committee and company management.E. Disclosure to third parties regarding fraud which is NOT normally the auditor's responsibly.F. Disclosure to third parties regarding fraud which IS normally the auditor's responsibility.G. Both B, C, D, and EH. Both B, C, and FI. Both A, C, D, and EJ. Both A, D, and EK. All of the AboveFraud by management should normally be reported to the __________.

A. SECB. Audit CommitteeC. All of the AboveSOX created the __________.

A. SECB. IRSC. PCAOBD. IFRS

TRUE or FALSE: SOX designates officer responsibility for internal control.


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Per SOX requirements, it is now the officer's responsibility to disclose significant internal control weaknesses to the __________.

A. AuditorB. Audit CommitteeC. Board of DirectorsD. SECE. Both A and BF. Both A, B, and CG. All of the Above

TRUE or FALSE: Per SOX requirements, it is now the officer's responsibility to disclose ANY level of fraud discovered byEMPLOYEES with internal control responsibilities.

What is the proper order of the Authoritative Literature Heirarchy, from most authoritative to least authoritative?

-Auditing Intepretations, AICPIA Guides & SOPS-Industry Articles-Statements on Auditing Standards (SAS)

In regards to Quality Control for CPA Firms, firm __________ exhibits quality and leads by examples and sets the tone for theorganization.

A. Internal ControlsB. HeirarchyC. LeadershipD. Documents

To ensure good Quality Control for CPA Firms, firms should __________.

A. Monitor and document that its policies and procedures are being followed.B. Have relevant ethical requirements.C. Have competent and ethical personnel.

D. Ensure that their engagements are performed, supervised, and reviewed in accordance with professional standards and regulations.E. All of the Above

o ensure good Quality Control for CPA Firms, acceptance and continuance of client engagements should continue to be evaluated for__________. (CI - AC- L)

TRUE or FALSE: SSARS, the Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services to be followed, must be followed byBOTH public and non-public entities.

TRUE or FALSE: Independence is NOT required for compilations.

TRUE or FALSE: No internal control work is allowed for compilations.

TRUE or FALSE: No assurance is given for compilations.

When preparing unaudited Financial Statements to a non-public company to a non-public company to a client or third party, the CPA


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firm should comply with the provisions of __________.

A. SSARSB. SOXC. US GAAPD. AR 100

TRUE or FALSE: When performing compilation services, the CPA firm need not understand the client industry.

A CPA firm should comply with the provisions of SSARS, the Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services, forBOTH Compilation Services and Review Services.

TRUE or FALSE: A CPA Firm's Review Services provide positive assurance.

TRUE or FALSE: Like compilation reviews, independence is NOT required for reviews.

No Internal Control work is allowed for a CPA firm performing __________.

A. Review ServicesB. Compilation ServicesC. Neither A or BD. Both A and B

Per the requirement for Independence which is addressed in AR 100, a CPA firm performing __________ services MUST perform

analytical procedures.

A. ReviewB. CompilationC. Neither A or BD. Both A and B

If a CPA firm performs review services for a client, no __________ __________ financial interest is allowed and no ____________________ is allowed.

A. Immaterial; Indirect; Material; Direct

B. Material; Indirect; Immaterial; DirectTRUE or FALSE: When performing review services, a CPA firm MUST understand the client industry.

TRUE or FALSE: When provide attestation services for a client, a CPA firm need not be independent.

TRUE or FALSE: When performing attestation services for a client, the CPA's goal is to express a conclusion about an assertion.

TRUE or FALSE: If a CPA firm is to provide consulting services, independence is NOT required.

When issuing prospective financial statements, the report is __________ to __________ users.


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A. Restricted; SpecifiedB. Unrestricted; AllC. Restricted; AllD. Unrestricted; Specified

TRUE or FALSE: When issuing prospective financial statements, agreed-upon procedures are implemented.

Internal Control provides reasonable assurance that __________.

A. Material Misstatements will be prevented.B. Reliability & Integrity of Financial Statements will be preserved.C. Assets are protected against misuse.D. Both B and CE. All of the Above

TRUE or FALSE: Examination of Internal Control by management is REQUIRED under SOX.

In their examination of Internal Control which is required by SOX, the auditor must __________.

A. Disclose deficienciesB. Assess internal controls

C. Certify Financial StatementsD. All of the AboveE. None of the Above

TRUE or FALSE: Internal Controls has a parallel relationship with substantive testing.

What are the three objectives of internal control? (R-O-C)

What are the five components of internal control? (C-R-I-C-M)

In assessing the control environment of an entity, which of the following does not belong?

1. The Control Environment sets the tone for the entire company.2. How are Management Integrity/Ethics?

3. Is Management Competent?4. Healthy Organizational Structure?5. Appropriate HR Policies?6. Authority/Responsibility Assignments?7. What is Managements Style?8. Riskier with a dominant, aggressive individual(s)9. Are the Board/Audit Committee Actively Involved?

The Risk of Material Misstatement (ROMM) determines __________ level of Detection Risk.

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A. MinimumB. MaximumC. AcceptableD. Quantifiable

Detection Risk determines the __________, __________, and __________ of audit procedures. (N-T-E)

In making a risk assessment of an entity, a firm that experiences rapid growth is not a risky sign because the economic markets arevery volatile and unpredictable.

In making a risk assessment of an entity, the auditor do three things. What are they? (I-E-A)

In making a risk assessment of an entity, the auditor should inquire where there were any major changes to the following. Whichone(s) do not belong on this list?

1. Operations2. Personnel3. Systems4. IT5. Products6. Corporate Organization7. Foreign Ops

When Control Risk is assessed to be at a __________, Internal Control testing __________ performed.

A. Maximum; isB. Below Maximum; is notC. Maximum; is notD. Below Maximum; isE. Both C and DF. None of the Above

TRUE or FALSE: The auditor evaluates Control Risk based on tests, and adjusts substantive tests accordingly.

Control Activities should include each of the following, except:

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1. Performance Reviews2. Information Processing3. Physical Controls4. Segregation of Duties

A. Performance ReviewsB. Information ProcessingC. Physical ControlsD. Segregation of Duties

E. None of the Above

In order to assess the information and communication of a firm, the auditor needs to understand which of the following?

1. Major transaction classes2. Transaction initiation3. Support records/documents4. Transaction processing5. Financial Statement Internal Reporting process6. Financial Statement External Reporting process

TRUE or FALSE: An independent auditor need not document their understanding of internal controls - as long as the auditor can gainconfidence, that is sufficient.

Understanding Intercnal Control allows the auditor to determine the __________ of planned audit procedures. (N-E-T)

What are six questions that the auditor should be questioning in determining an engagement's ROMM? (M-A-R-C-D-T)

TRUE or FALSE: In testing Internal Controls, the auditor needs absolute insurance that controls are functioning as designed andeffective.

Internal Control Testing should be as strong as (I-R-O-N) so that nothing gets past them. What does IRON stand for?

TRUE or FALSE: If the results of testing internal controls are as expected, substantive procedures should be adjusted for the level ofmateriality.

Controls tested by auditor in a prior eyar can be used in the current year's audit assuming they are re-tested every __________ year.

A. SecondB. ThirdC. FourthD. Never, controls tested by auditor in PY can never be used by another auditor.

If Internal Controls are deficient, Control Risk __________.

A. IncreasesB Decreases


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B. DecreasesC. NeitherD. Contingent on the Circumstances

If Internal Controls are deficient, the scope of substantive procedures __________.

A. IncreasesB. DecreasesC. NeitherD. Contingent on the Circumstances

If Internal Controls are deficient, Detection Risk __________.

A. IncreasesB. DecreasesC. NeitherD. Contingent on the Circumstances

TRUE or FALSE: If there a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement in the financial statements would not be found, this isNOT a material weakness.

TRUE or FALSE: If there is a more than a remote chance of a material misstatement occurring, this IS a material weakness.

If controls are deemed reliable, control risk will be ________; acceptable detection risk will be __________, and the auditor should__________ substantive procedures for the engagement.

A. Higher; Lower; StopB. Lower; Higher; ContinueC. Lower; Higher; StopD. Lower; Lower; Continue

If controls are deemed NOT reliable, control risk will be ________; acceptable detection risk will be __________, and the auditorshould __________ substantive procedures for the engagement.

A. Higher; Lower; StopB. Lower; Higher; ContinueC. Lower; Higher; StopD. Lower; Lower; Continue

__________ tests the __________ assertion.

A. Vouching; CompletenessB Tracing; Existence


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B. Tracing; ExistenceC. Tracing; CompletenessD. Vouching; ExistenceE. Both A and BF. Both C and D

TRUE or FALSE: Recording of Assets, Custody of Assets, and Authorization of Asset Disbursement should be handled by the samedepartment.

TRUE or FALSE: If an auditor is trying to confirm a segregation of duties and supporting audit evidence does not exist, the auditormay use and RELY on observation and inquiry.

TRUE or FALSE: Accounting should be segregated from Production.

TRUE or FALSE: Employees who prepare vouchers/invoices should also be signing the corresponding checks.

TRUE or FALSE: Employees who have custody of assets should not also RECORD those assets.

TRUE or FALSE: Treasury Department (custodians) should NOT have record keeping duties.

TRUE or FALSE: Good internal controls will stop collusion or bad judgment.

TRUE or FALSE: Management can override controls.

Cost vs. Benefit relationship of Internal Control is an example of an __________.

A. Event from Collusion

B. Audit Red FlagC. Incentive for FraudD. Control Limitation

If there is a __________ possibility that controls will not prevent a material misstatement, there is a material weakness.

A. RemoteB. Reasonable PossibilityC. Possibility

TRUE or FALSE: If there is a material weakness, the auditor must provide management with a written report.

TRUE or FALSE: If there are no material weaknesses, the auditor need not provide a report.

A report declaring that no material weaknesses were found is __________.

A. Not AllowedB Allowed


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B. AllowedC. RecommendedD. Not Recommended

TRUE or FALSE: Previous weaknesses reported that still exist should be reported again.

A report on material weaknesses should be reported no later than _________ days _________ the audit report release date.

A. 60; AfterB. 60; BeforeC. 30; AfterD. 30; Before

If one or more material weakness is uncorrected at year end, an __________ on internal control must be given.

A. Qualified OpinionB. Unqualified OpinionC. Adverse OpinionD. Disclaimer of Opinion

A __________ adversely affects the company's ability to report Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP.

A. Material WeaknessB. Significant DeficiencyC. Control Deficiency

A _________ is when there is "more than a remote likelihood" of material misstatement by "more than an inconsequential amount."

A. Material WeaknessB. Significant DeficiencyC. Control Deficiency

TRUE or FALSE: If there is a significant deficiency in internal controls, a written report to management is required.

When using the work of third parties, you should ask yourself whether they are __________.

A. CompetentB. ObjectiveC. ProfitableD. Both A and B

TRUE or FALSE: When relying on an internal auditor, the external auditor should treat the internal auditor as if they are relying onthe work of a third party.

If an internal auditor reports to the audit committee, they are __________ objective, meaning you can place __________ reliance onthem.


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them.

A, More; LessB. More; MoreC. Less; MoreD. Less; Less

If an internal auditor reports to a manager, they are __________ objective, meaning you can place __________ reliance on them.

A, More; Less

B. More; MoreC. Less; MoreD. Less; Less

TRUE or FALSE: The auditor needs to understand the role of Internal Auditors within the organization because their work affects theaudit plan.

TRUE or FALSE: Responsibility for judgments about materiality or appropriateness of entries cannot be shared with third parties;however, they may be shared with internal auditors if necessary.

TRUE or FALSE: Internal auditors should be asked to do some of the legwork like preparing schedules or running reports.

TRUE or FALSE: Internal Auditors should NOT be asked to make any decisions or judgments.

Auditing internal control in a company's IT environment helps to __________.

A. Plan the rest of he audit.B. Assess the level of detection risk.C. Assess the level of control risk.D. All of the AboveE. Both B and CF. Both A and CG. Both A and B

When auditing IT, there is usually __________ documentation.

A. MoreB. LessC. None of the AboveD. It Depends

In assessing the level of control risk for IT controls, unauthorized access to systems or data is __________ to catch.

A. More Difficult

B. EasierC. Neither


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D. It Depends

TRUE or FALSE: In assessing the level of control risk for IT controls, systems access controls REMOVES a layer from theseparation of duties analysis.

True or FALSE: In assessing the level of control risk for IT controls, the focus should be on SPECIFIC controls.

TRUE or FALSE: In assessing the level of control risk for IT controls, appropriate questions would be if there are any new systemdevelopments, such as current system changes.

TRUE or FALSE: In assessing the level of control risk for IT controls, current system changes include program/data access changesor computer ops control changes.

TRUE or FALSE: An audit of IT is NOT required when controls are redundant to another department.

TRUE or FALSE: An audit of IT is required when the system doesn't appear to be reliable and testing controls wouldn't be anefficient use of time.

TRUE or FALSE: An audit of IT is required when costs of the IT system seem to be greater than its benefits.

TRUE or FALSE: An audit of IT can be performed without directly interacting with the system if the system isn't toocomplex/complicated.

TRUE or FALSE: An audit of IT can be performed without directly interacting with the system if the system output is detailedenough.

A __________ is considered an IT Personnel.

A. Database AdminB. Systems AnalystC. LibrarianD. All of the Above

The duties of a Database Admin include __________.

A. Maintaining the DatabaseB. Restricting User AccessC. Being Responsible for IT Internal Control

D. Both A and BE. A, B, and C

A System Analyst's duties include __________.

A. Recommending changes or upgrades.

B. Acting as a liaison between IT and users.C. Being responsible for disk storage.


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g p gD. Holding system documentation.E. Both A and BF. Both C and DG. Both A and CH. Both B and DI. All of the Above

A Librarian duties include __________.

A. Recommending changes or upgrades.B. Acting as a liaison between IT and users.C. Being responsible for disk storage.D. Holding system documentation.E. Both A and BF. Both C and DG. Both A and CH. Both B and DI. All of the Above

__________ Audit Software uses computer speed to quickly sort data and files, which leads to a more efficient audit.

A. GeneralizedB. StandardizedC. SpecializedD. Compatible

_________ Audit Software is compatible with different client IT systems.

A. Generalized

B. StandardizedC. SpecializedD. Compatible

__________ extracts evidence from client databases.

A. Structured Query Language

B. Generalized Audit SoftwareC. Substantive Analytic Procedures


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D. Electronic Interviewing

TRUE or FALSE: Generalized Audit Software tests data without auditor needing to spend time learning the IT system in detail.

TRUE or FALSE: Generalized Audit Software can be client tailored or commercially produced.

Relational database, Data Definition Language, Data Manipulation Language, and Data Control Language are all subsets of__________.

A. Generalized Audit SoftwareB. Structured Query LanguageC. Data Control LanguageD. Test Data Method

Under SQL, __________ uses a group of related spreadsheets and retrieves information through Queries.

A. Relational DatabasesB. Data Definition LanguageC. Data Manipulation LanguageD. Data Control Language

Under SQL, __________ defines a database gives information on database structure, maintains tables (tables can be joined together),

and establishes database constraints.

A. Relational DatabasesB. Data Definition LanguageC. Data Manipulation LanguageD. Data Control Language

Under SQL, __________ maintains and queries a database and retrieves information for the auditor.

A. Relational DatabasesB. Data Definition Language

C. Data Manipulation LanguageD. Data Control Language

Under SQL, __________ controls a database and restricts access.

A. Relational Databases

B. Data Definition LanguageC. Data Manipulation Language


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D. Data Control Language

In Auditing IT Controls, __________ are consistently added to a set of numbers and this makes it more difficult for a fraudulentaccount to be set up or go undetected.

A. Code ReviewB. Test Data MethodC. Check DigitsD. Limit Test

In Auditing IT Controls, __________ tests a program's processing logic and is advantageous because the auditor gains a greaterunderstanding of the program.


In Auditing IT Controls, __________ examines data and looks for reasonableness using upper and lower thresholds (i.e. did anybodyscore higher than 100%?).


In Auditing IT Controls, a __________ is when an auditor processes data with the client's computer; fake transactions are used to testprogram control procedures; and each control only needs to be tested ONCE.

A. Code ReviewB. Test Data Method

C. Check DigitsD. Limit Test

A problem with __________ is that fake data could combine with real data.

A. Code Review

B. Test Data MethodC. Check DigitsD Li i T


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D. Limit Test

In auditing IT controls, ___________ are used so the auditor can review logs to see which applications were run and by whom.

A. Access Security SoftwareB. Library Management SoftwareC. Operating Systems LogsD. Embedded Audit Modules

In auditing IT controls, ___________ are helpful in online environments and restricts computer access. (may use encryption)


In auditing IT controls, ___________ logs any changes to system/applications, etc.


In auditing IT controls, ___________ assists with audit calculations, and enables continuous monitoring in an environment that ischanging.


In auditing IT controls, a weakness of __________ is that it requires implementation into the system design.


In auditing IT controls, an example of __________, known as SCARF, collects information based on some criteria and can beanalyzed at a later time (necessary because the audit environment is continually changing).

A. Access Security SoftwareB. Library Management SoftwareC O ti S t L


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C. Operating Systems LogsD. Embedded Audit Modules

In auditing IT controls, ___________ is an application instruction that gives the auditor control over the application to grabtransaction for analysis.

A. Real Time ProcessingB. Extended RecordsC. Transaction Tagging

D. Audit HookIn auditing IT controls, ___________ is when the auditor 'marks' transactions and traces them through the system

A. Real Time ProcessingB. Extended RecordsC. Transaction TaggingD. Audit Hook

In auditing IT controls, ___________ adds audit data to financial records to assist in audit trail creation.

A. Real Time ProcessingB. Extended RecordsC. Transaction TaggingD. Audit Hook

In auditing IT controls, ___________ destroys prior data when updated (aka 'destructive updating'), and requires a well-documentedAudit Trail.

A. Real Time ProcessingB. Extended RecordsC. Transaction Tagging

D. Audit HookTRUE or FALSE: Regarding Systems vs. Application outputs in IT Controls, it is sufficient for the auditor to only audit the outputsof a computer system and not the software applications, because the software applications are based on the computer system.

In auditing IT controls, a(n) __________ is software that translates source program (similar to English) into a language that thecomputer can understand.

A. Parallel SimulationB. CompilerC Extended Records


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C. Extended RecordsD. Audit Hook

In auditing IT controls, a(n) __________ is client data that is processed using Generalized Audit Software (GAS) where the samplesize can be expanded without significantly increasing the audit cost, and the GAS output can be compared to the client output.

A. Parallel SimulationB. CompilerC. Extended Records

D. Audit HookTRUE or FALSE: A majority of the auditor's work in determining an audit opinion involves the collection of evidence.

TRUE or FALSE: Evidence consists of client accounting data and supporting documentation (from client and from 3rd parties).

TRUE or FALSE: Evidence has a linear relationship with Detection Risk.

The fact that evidence has an inverse relationship with Detection Risk is the one aspect of audit risk that an auditor can controlthrough the N__________, T__________, and E__________ of audit procedures.

TRUE or FALSE: A high level of detection risk is acceptable.

TRUE or FALSE: Regarding the Nature of audit procedures performed for scenarios where there is a higher level of detection risk,more-competent evidence is collected.

Regarding the Timing of audit procedures performed for scenarios where there is a higher level of detection risk, __________ testingis acceptable, as it opens the door for incremental audit risk. Further, internal control should be strong, and business and transactionsshould be relatively stable and predictable.

A. InterimB. QuarterlyC. Year EndD. Cyclical

TRUE or FALSE: Regarding the Extent of audit procedures performed for scenarios where there is a higher level of detection risk,fewer transactions are verified.

TRUE or FALSE: A low level of detection risk is acceptable.TRUE or FALSE: Regarding the Nature of audit procedures performed for scenarios where there is a higher level of detection risk,more-competent evidence is collected.

Regarding the Timing of audit procedures performed for scenarios where there is a lower level of detection risk, there should be__________ balance testing.

A. InterimB. QuarterlyC Year End


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C. Year-EndD. Cyclical

TRUE or FALSE: Regarding the Extent of audit procedures performed for scenarios where there is a lower level of detection risk,fewer transactions are verified.

Auditors need to verify that assets & revenues are not __________, and expenses & liabilities are not __________.

A. Overstated; UnderstatedB. Understated; Understated

C. Understated; OverstatedD. Overstated; Overstated

For a "tax-driven" company, auditors need to verify that assets & revenues are not __________, and expenses & liabilities are not__________.

A. Overstated; UnderstatedB. Understated; UnderstatedC. Understated; OverstatedD. Overstated; Overstated

Auditors want evidence that is sufficient in __________; however, Cost vs Benefit is a constraint.

A. CostB. DemandC. QuantityD. Quality

Auditors want evidence that is __________, where there is a relevant & reliable quality of evidence.

A. SufficientB. Appropriate

C. In AbundanceD. Scarce, yet Accurate

The following is the best order of appropriate audit evidence:

I. Evidence that originates from external parties (i.e. sent directly to auditor; held at client; bank statements, etc)

II. Observation by AuditorIII. Oral Evidence from Management


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A. I, II, and IIIB. III, II, and IC. II, I, and IIID. III, I, and II

TRUE or FALSE: Internally-prepared documents are more persuasive and credible than 3rd party documents.

The following is the best order of appropriate audit evidence:

I. Internally-Prepared DocumentII. 3rd Party Info Given to AuditorIII. Auditor KnowledgeIV. 3rd Party Info Given to Client

A. IV, III, I, IIB. III, II, IV, IC. II, I, IV, IIID. I, IV, III, II

TRUE or FALSE: Substantive Procedures help reduce the risk of Material Misstatements.

TRUE or FALSE: In addition to testing the accuracy of Financial Statements and dollar amounts, substantive procedures also testinternal controls.

Which Substantive Procedure emphasizes the following?

Track Financial Statement data to evidence Did the invoice make it to the Financial Statements? Are the Financial Statements backed by support/ invoices?

A. Trace (Vouch)

B. ReconcileC. Analytical ProceduresD. ConfirmE. Examine


Account for any difference between support and Financial Statements.

A. Trace (Vouch)B. Reconcile


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Not always appropriate or effective with Substantive Testing

A. Trace (Vouch)B. ReconcileC. Analytical ProceduresD. ConfirmE. Examine


Test of Controls (Inquire, Observe, Inspect, Re-perform)

A. Trace (Vouch)



Evidence that supports Management Assertions

A. Trace (Vouch)B. ReconcileC. Analytical ProceduresD. ConfirmE. Examine

State the 4 Test of Controls. (I-O-I-R)

TRUE or FALSE: Auditors should focus first on Income Statement Items, then associated Balance Sheet Accounts.

In auditing the cash account, assurance level is __________ and acceptable detection risk is __________.

A. High, HighB. High, LowC. Low, Low


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,D. Low, High

In auditing accounts receivable, when acceptable detection risk is set as high, a __________ confirmation is used.

A. NegativeB. PositiveC. NeutralD. Pervasive

TRUE or FALSE: In auditing accounts receivable, when the acceptable detection risk is high, customers are asked to confirmbalances.

In auditing accounts receivable, when acceptable detection risk is set as low, a __________ confirmation is used.

A. NegativeB. PositiveC. NeutralD. Pervasive

TRUE or FALSE: In auditing accounts receivable, when the acceptable detection risk is low, customers only responds if balance ismaterially wrong.

The corresponding income statement account for accounts receivable is __________.

A. ExpenseB. RevenueC. COGSD. A Temporary Account

In auditing __________, auditors normally review purchase orders/invoices and confirm with vendors.

A. Accounts Receivable

B. CashC. InventoryD. Accounts Payable

The corresponding income statement account for accounts payable is __________.

A. Expense

B. RevenueC. COGSD. A Temporary Account


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p y

In auditing __________, auditors normally examine purchase agreements and look at board minutes to see if it is held as collateral.

A. Accounts ReceivableB. CashC. InventoryD. Accounts Payable

TRUE or FALSE: Beginning balances should ALWAYS match last year's ending balances.

In auditing __________, auditors should ask themselves whether cash-in transactions made it to the cash receipts journal and whethercash-out transactions got proper approval.

A. CashB. Accounts PayableC. Additions & SubtractionsD. Accounts Receivable

TRUE or FALSE: If Beginning Balance, Additions & Subtractions are ok, then Ending Balances should also be ok.

TRUE or FALSE: When auditing the statement of cash flows, auditors should foot all balances and trace cash flow items to otherfinancial statements.

When Auditing the statement of cash flows, auditors should check classifications whereby __________, __________, and__________ activities are classified properly. (O - I - F)

When using the __________ method on the statement cash flows, entities must disclose the amount of interest paid, income taxespaid, non-cash transactions, and the cash & cash equivalents definition.

A. DirectB. IndirectC. TemporaryD. Neutral

When using the __________ method on the statement cash flows, entities must disclose the results as if you had used the__________, non-cash transactions, and cash & cash equivalents definition.

A. Direct; IndirectB. Indirect; DirectC. Temporary, Direct


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D. Neutral, Indirect

Subsequent Events & Post-Audit issues on the SCF are notable events that occur __________ balance sheet Date and __________ theaudit report is issued.

A. After; AfterB. Before; AfterC. Before; Before

D. After; BeforeTRUE or FALSE: The auditor needs to make inquiries to assess if a subsequent event affects the audit report.

If there was a subsequent event that occurred but the audit report was already issued, the auditor should inquire if the situation waspresent __________ the balance sheet date.

A. As ofB. BeforeC. AfterD. Near

TRUE or FALSE: If a subsequent event was present as of the balance sheet date and the audit report was already issued, the client

MUST ONLY revise the financial statements.Regarding subsequent events & post-audit issued, regulatory agencies might need to get involved under certain circumstances.

TRUE or FALSE; If the auditor discovers that they forgot to perform a substantive procedure, they should determine if othersubstantive procedures performed will serve as a substitute, otherwise, support for their audit opinion could be jeopardized.

TRUE or FALSE: Analytical procedures are not required when PLANNING the audit, but they are required in REVIEWING theaudit.

TRUE or FALSE: Analytical procedures are OPTIONAL with substantive tests.

TRUE or FALSE: The use of analytical procedures MUST be documented.

__________ procedures help the auditor determine if management assertions are reasonable and help the auditor develop the auditplan & expectations regarding the financial statements.

A. Substantive

B. AnalyticalC. Test of ControlsD. Test of Details


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TRUE or FALSE: Analytical procedures focus on internal controls; not on dollar amounts.

__________ procedures perform budget vs. actual comparisons.

A. SubstantiveB. AnalyticalC. Test of ControlsD. Test of Details

What is the Current Ratio?What is the Quick Ratio?

What are the Turnover Ratios?

What is the Gross Margin %?

TRUE or FALSE: Analytical Procedures analyzes non-financial data.

__________ procedures can be used to predict a financial statement number. (i.e. Supply usage records a comparison year-to year;truck fleet data, etc)

A. SubstantiveB. AnalyticalC. Test of ControlsD. Test of Details

Analytics are __________, but __________.

A. efficient; effectiveB. not efficient; effectiveC. efficient; not effectiveD. not efficient; not effective

__________ help the auditor plan the audit and select substantive tests.

A. Management AssertionsB. Substantive TestworkC. Tests of Details

D. Analytical ProceduresManagement Assertions tests assertions on ACCOUNT BALANCES for __________. (P-E-R-C-V)

Management Assertions tests assertions on TRANSACTIONS for __________. (O-C-C-C-A)


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Management Assertions tests assertions on DISCLOSURES for __________. (O-C-C-A)

TRUE or FALSE: Testing of direct evidence is a basic audit procedure.

TRUE or FALSE: Auditors should take a loan covenant document and go search out that its a valid loan covenant.

TRUE or FALSE: First and foremost, you need to judge the reasonableness of management estimates before you understandmanagement's rationale and methods for developing estimates.

In auditing management estimates, what is the proper order of steps that an auditor should take?

I. Formulate your own opinion on what a good estimate should be and compare.II: Judge the reasonableness for management's estimatesIII: Ask yourself, do any subsequent events affect the estimate?IV. Understand management's rationale and methods for developing estimates.V. Start doing tests and collecting evidence.

A. I, III, IV, II, VB. II, IV, III, V, IC. IV, II, V, I, IIID. V, II, IV, I, III

TRUE or FALSE: Audit working papers are the property of the auditor, not the client.

TRUE or FALSE: Audit working papers can be paper or electronic.

TRUE or FALSE: Audit working papers must include a written audit program.

TRUE or FALSE: The current file contains information pertaining to prior year's audit.

TRUE or FALSE: The permanent file contains information for this audit and future audits and gets updated as needed.

Working papers must be kept for __________ years after the audit release date or according to regulations, whichever is __________.

A. 5; longerB. 5; shorterC. 6; longer

D. 6; shorterWorking papers must be kept for 7 years under __________ audit.

A T diti l


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A. TraditionalB. PCAOBC. SECD. IRS

TRUE or FALSE: PCAOB audits require an Engagement Completion Document.

TRUE or FALSE: Any experienced auditor should be able to look at your work and understand what you did.

TRUE or FALSE: If further documents are added to the work papers after the audit report is issued, it must be

documented as to who added them, why they were added, and any affects on the audit report.After the audit report is released, the firm has 60 daysto __________ from the file. You can still __________ to the file ifyou document it, but you cannot __________ anyinformation after 60 days.

A. Add; Subtract; AddB. Subtract; Add; DeleteC. Subtract; Add; AddD. Add; Subtract; Subtract

For SEC auditors, after the audit report is released, the firm has __________ daysto subtract from the file. You can still add to the file ifyou document it, but you cannot delete anyinformation after __________ days.

A. 30B. 45C. 60.D. 90

TRUE or FALSE: Financial Statements must confirm to GAAP.

TRUE or FALSE: Audit Reports must state if current and prior periods are consistent.

TRUE or FALSE: If there is inconsistency in audit reports between current and prior periods, you cannot give an unqualified opinion.

TRUE or FALSE: If there is inconsistency in audit reports between current and prior periods, you can still give an unqualifiedopinion, even without an explanatory paragraph after the opinion.

Consistency is violated with...

A. Accounting ErrorsB. ReclassificationsC. Prospective Treatment of a New PrincipleD Accounting Estimate Change


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D. Accounting Estimate ChangeE. All of the aboveF. None of the above

TRUE or FALSE: In regards to the adequacy of disclosures issued in an Audit Report, the report MUST STATE if the disclosures arelacking.

What are the 5 parts of an Unqualified Opinion? (T-A-I-S-O)

Which part of an Unqualified Opinion states that an auditor is independent?

A. TitleB. AddressC. Introduction ParagraphD. Scope Paragraph

Which part of an Unqualified Opinion states whomever hired the auditor?

A. TitleB. AddressC. Introduction Paragraph

D. Scope ParagraphWhich part of an Unqualified Opinion states the nature of the engagement?


Which part of an Unqualified Opinion talks about the work that was performed on the engagement?

A. TitleB. AddressC. Introduction Paragraph

D. Scope ParagraphWhich part of an Unqualified Opinion states that US GAAP was followed (if SEC, use 'the standard of PCAOB')?

A Title


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Which part of an Unqualified Opinion states that reasonable assurance about material misstatements was obtained?

A. Title

B. AddressC. Introduction ParagraphD. Scope Paragraph

Which part of an Unqualified Opinion states that financial statements and disclosures are supported by evidence?


Which part of an Unqualified Opinion evaluates Management Estimates, Accounting Principles, and Financial Statement

presentation?


Which part of an Unqualified Opinion provides a reasonable basis for opinion?


Which part of an Unqualified Opinion states scope limitations (if any)? Note that the auditor will try to work around them and stillissue an Unqualified Opinion.

A. TitleB. Address

C. Introduction ParagraphD. Scope Paragraph

In an Unqualified Opinion, the ___________ provides assurance that the financial statements are fairly presented in all materialrespects and in conformity with US GAAP


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respects and in conformity with US GAAP.

A. TitleB. OpinionC. Introduction ParagraphD. Scope Paragraph

TRUE or FALSE: If the auditor's client is NOT an SEC client, the auditor does NOT have to include their location on their

Unqualified Opinion.The Date of an Unqualified Opinion should be as of the date which the __________.

A. Financial Statements were issued.B. Audit fieldwork was completed.C. The date that the opinion was issued.D. The date that the opinion was signed.

TRUE or FALSE: An Unqualified opinion speaks to only the current financial statements that are being issued - not PY financials.

TRUE or FALSE: If an exception arises in the scope of an Unqualified Opinion, the Explanatory and Opinion paragraphs will addressthe issue.

TRUE or FALSE: In a prior year's issue has been corrected, the auditor may issue an Unqualified Opinion anyway and IGNORE thepast issue.

An Unqualified Opinion with an Emphasis normally includes:

A. Immaterial GAAP IssuesB. Going Concern WorriesC. Auditor Shares ResponsibilityD. Emphasizing a particular aspect of Financial StatementsE. All of the AboveF. None of the Above

TRUE or FALSE: An Unqualified Opinion with an Emphasis is NOT AFFECTED by going concern worries.

TRUE or FALSE: The Explanatory paragraph comes BEFORE the Unqualified Opinion with an Emphasis.

What are the 6 parts of an Unqualified Opinion with an Emphasis? (T-A-I-S-O-E)

What are the 6 parts of a Qualified Opinion? (T-A-I-S-E-O)

TRUE or FALSE: A Qualified Opinion creates REDUCED assurances.

TRUE or FALSE: A Qualified Opinion does not result from Scope Limitations - Unqualified Opinions take care of Scope

Limitations.Qualified Opinions that result from Scope Limitations exhibit all of the following qualities except:

A Scope Paragraph is Modified


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A. Scope Paragraph is ModifiedB. Explanatory Paragraph is inserted between the Scope and Opinion paragraphsC. Opinion paragraph will point out the scope limitationD. All of the Above

TRUE or FALSE: A Qualified Opinion results from major inconsistencies.

Qualified Opinions that result from Scope Limitations exhibit all of the following qualities except:

A. Scope Paragraph remains UNCHANGEDB. Explanatory Paragraph is inserted between the Scope and Opinion paragraphsC. Opinion paragraph will point out the inconsistencyD. All of the AboveE. Both B and C

TRUE or FALSE Qualified Opinions may include immaterial problems with GAAP, Disclosures, or Segment Reporting.

What are the 6 parts of an Adverse Opinion? (T-A-I-S-E-O)

If you relied on the work of another auditor, this should be disclosed in the __________ paragraph and referenced in the __________(with their division of responsibility).

A. Scope, IntroductionB. Introduction, ScopeC. Introduction, OpinionD. Opinion, Introduction

TRUE or FALSE: If you relied on the work of another auditor, you MUST disclose their name in the Introduction Paragraph, with orwithout their permission.

TRUE or FALSE: If you relied on the work of another auditor and they are NOT referenced, you must take responsibility for theirconclusions. (i.e. consideration of independence, experience, credentials, etc is required)

Compilation Services are governed by __________.

A. SOXB. SSARSC. IRSD. Provision of Title V of the Auditor's Memorandum

TRUE or FALSE: Compilation Services are used by Non-SEC registrants only!TRUE or FALSE: When providing Compilation Services, Accountants put together Financial Statements based on information whichis provided by management.

TRUE or FALSE: When providing Compilation Services, disclosures are necessary.


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TRUE or FALSE: When providing Compilation Services, disclosures are necessary.

TRUE or FALSE: When providing Compilation Services, there is no opinion expressed, no assurances given, and no independencerequired.

Review Services are governed by __________.

A. SOXB. SSARS

C. IRSD. Provision of Title V of the Auditor's Memorandum

Review Services give __________ assurance.

A. LimitedB. CompleteC. No

TRUE or FALSE: When auditing an entity who provides Review Services, Analytical Procedures are REQUIRED, wheredocumented predictions are compared to results.

TRUE or FALSE: When providing Review Services, there is no opinion expressed, limited assurances given, and independence is

required.When auditing a client's __________ Services, no opinion is expressed, limited assurances are given, and independence is required.

A. ReviewB. CompilationC. Agreed Upon Procedures

When auditing a client's __________ Services, no opinion is expressed, no assurances given, and no independence is required.


When auditing a client's __________ Services, no opinion is expressed, limited use is expressed, and independence is required


Prospective Financial Statements include , , and . (F-P-A)


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p __________, __________, __________ ( )

Which part of Prospective Financial Statements does the following belong?

-Uses normal circumstances

A. ForecastsB. Projections

C. Agreed Upon proceduresD. Both B and C


-General & Limited Use Allowed

A. ForecastsB. ProjectionsC. Agreed Upon proceduresD. Both B and C


-Uses Hypothetical Situations



-Only Limited use by client allowed

A. ForecastsB. ProjectionsC. Agreed Upon procedures

D. Both B and CWhich part of Prospective Financial Statements does the following belong?

-Independence is required


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Uncertainties and Likelihood of Losses fall into one of three buckets. What are they? (R-P-R)

In assessing the uncertainty or likelihood of a REMOTE loss,__________.

A. there is no requirement for an explanatory paragraph.B. Accrue the loss if estimableC. Provide an explanatory paragraph if no estimableD. the auditor should assess the need for an explanatory paragraph based on the likelihood of loss.E. Both B and C


A. there is no requirement for an explanatory paragraph.

B. Accrue the loss if estimableC. Provide an explanatory paragraph if no estimableD. the auditor should assess the need for an explanatory paragraph based on the likelihood of loss.E. Both B and C


A. there is no requirement for an explanatory paragraph.B. Accrue the loss if estimableC. Provide an explanatory paragraph if no estimableD. the auditor should assess the need for an explanatory paragraph based on the likelihood of loss.E. Both B and C

TRUE or FALSE: In Governmental Auditing, the Single Audit Act requires a report on Internal Control and Effective of Controls foranybody who takes funding from the US Government.

TRUE or FALSE: Governmental Accounting, as enforced by the Single Audit Act, must comply with US GAAP.

Statistical Sampling does all of the following EXCEPT:


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A. Based on formulasB. Helps find an appropriate audit sample sizeC. Helps evaluate evidence obtainedD. Helps evaulate results and quantify Sampling Risk

Sampling that is based on human decision is __________.

A. StatisticalB. Non-Statistical

TRUE or FALSE: Non-Statistical Sampling is as equally acceptable as Statistical Sampling

__________ involves variables sampling.

A. Statistical SamplingB. Non-Statistical SamplingC. Substantive TestsD. Control Tests

__________ involves attribute sampling.

A. Statistical SamplingB. Non-Statistical SamplingC. Substantive TestsD. Control Tests

__________ risk is the risk that your sample selection isn't representative of the population.

A. Statistical SamplingB. Non Statistical SamplingC. SamplingD. Control

TRUE or FALSE: Sampling Risk is not applicable if the audit was done properly.

Control Risk is too high when the sample __________ Control Risk.

A. OverstatesB. Understates

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To lower Control Risk, the auditor should more __________ testing.

A. ControlB. Substantive

Assessing the Control Risk as too high will lead the auditor to an __________ - reliance on Internal Control, __________ - testing,and an overall Audit Inefficiency.

A. Over; UnderB. Under; OverC. Over; OverD. Under; Under

Control Risk is too low when the sample __________ Control Risk.

A. OverstatesB. Understates

Assessing the Control Risk as too low will lead the auditor to an __________ - reliance on Internal Control, __________ - testing,

and an overall Audit Inefficiency.

A. Over; UnderB. Under; OverC. Over; OverD. Under; Under

When there is a higher accepted risk of assessing control risk as too low, there will be a __________ sample size.

A. LargerB. SmallerC. UnchangingD. It Depends

When there is a lower accepted risk of assessing control risk as too low, there will be a __________ sample size.

A. LargerB. SmallerC. UnchangingD It D d


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D. It Depends

The Risk of Assessing Control Risk as too Low leads to a __________ Detection Risk.

A. HigherB. Lower

Incorrect Acceptance of a particular balance results in a wrong __________.

A. Conclusion reachedB, Opinion givenC. Recommendation given

Incorrect Rejection of a particular balance results in a wrong __________.

A. Conclusion reachedB, Opinion givenC. Recommendation given

__________ is the risk of an (human) auditor missing an error, exception, error, or deviation.

A. Sampling RiskB. Non-Sampling Risk

__________ deals with the chance that your audit sample is flawed.


__________ deals with the chance that your human decisions/conclusions are flawed.


TRUE or FALSE: Attribute Sampling focuses on Control Procedures. (i.e. Were invoices APPROVED when paid?)

In Attribute Sampling, errors are stated in _________.

A. %B. $

TRUE or FALSE: Control Procedures are either operating properly or they are not operating properly - based on Error Rate and thetolerance you have for errors.

TRUE FALSE T l bl R t th t i l ti th t illi t t/t l t h INVERSE


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TRUE or FALSE: Tolerable Rate, or the error rate in a population that you are willing to accept/tolerate, has an INVERSErelationship to Sample Size.

__________ Tolerable Rate = Smaller Sample Size; __________ Tolerable Rate = Larger Sample Size.

A. Lower; LowerB. Lower; Higher

C. Higher; HigherD. Higher; Lower

For Attribute Sampling, If you are willing to accept a higher probability that errors exist, there is __________ pressure on the sample.

A. MoreB. LessC. NoD. Some

TRUE or FALSE: The Attribute Error Rate for an expected population is not only a judgment call for the auditor, but is also based onthe auditor's experience.

TRUE or FALSE: In attribute sampling, an attribute in the sample gives information about the ENTIRE audit population.

TRUE or FALSE: Attribute Sampling is used to estimate Internal Control error rate.

__________ is used to determine initial level of Control Risk.

A. Expected Population Deviation (error) RateB. Allowable Risk of Over-relianceC. None of the AboveD. All of the Above

__________ is the risk of assessing control risk as too low and ALSO gives you sampling risk.

A. Expected Popululation Deviation (error) RateB. Allowable Risk of Over-relianceC. None of the AboveD. All of the Above

TRUE or FALSE: Attribute sampling is only useful when there is documented evidence (an audit trail) to test.

Attribute sampling should be used when the __________ of an error needs to be verified or debunked.

A. ExistenceB. CompletenessC Accuracy


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C. AccuracyD. All of the Above

Classic Variables Sampling tests for a __________.

A. PercentageB. Quality

C. Dollar AmountD. Variable

TRUE or FALSE: In Classic Variables Sampling, the value in sample gives information about the value in the entire population.

TRUE or FALSE: In Classic Variables Sampling, the Mean Per Unit is the Sample Average x Number in Population.

In Classic Variables Sampling, __________ is when similar transactions are grouped together and then subject to audit procedures.

A. Traditional SamplingB. StratificationC. Mean Per Unit SamplingD. Statistical Sampling

In Classic Variables Sampling, __________decreases the effect pf variance in population and reduces the sampling size.

A. Traditional SamplingB. StratificationC. Mean Per Unit SamplingD. Statistical Sampling

Probability Proportionate to Size (PPS) __________.

A. A form of Variable SamplingB. Does NOT use Standard DeviationC. is when the Auditor focuses on a DOLLAR amountD. All of the Above

In Probability Proportionate to Size (PPS), smaller and less valuable items get picked more often as part of the sample.

TRUE or FALSE: In Probability Proportionate to Size (PPS), if a Projected Misstatement is found in the sample, the Auditor MUSTproject it to the remainder of the population.

Match the type of sampling to its respective characteristic:

-Easy to expand sample size


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-Easy to expand sample size

A. Probability Proportionate to Size (PPS)B. Classic Variables Sampling


-Selecting zero and negative balances easy



-Easier to Use



-Results in a stratified (homogenous) sample



-Results in a smaller sample size to audit



-Easy to design



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B. Classic Variables Sampling

In regards to Factor that Affect Sample Size, Risk of Assessing Control Risk as too low has a/an __________ with Sample Size.

A. SimilarB. DirectC. Inverse

D. DistantIn regards to Factor that Affect Sample Size, Expected Population Error Rate has a/an __________ with Sample Size.

A. SimilarB. DirectC. InverseD. Distant

In regards to Factor that Affect Sample Size, Tolerable Rate for Error has a/an __________ with Sample Size.

A. Similar

B. DirectC. InverseD. Distant

Population size _________ the sample size.

A. Does not affectB. Affects

TRUE or FALSE: As the population grows larger, the sample size grows with it.

TRUE or FALSE: Sample Error Rate (SER) + Allowance for Sampling Risk (ASR) < Tolerable Error Rate (TER)

Calculate Sample Error Rate (SER):

-5 out of 100 invoices were not approved correctly

A. 95%B. 5 invoicesC. 5%

D. 95 invoices

The __________ is the amount that you add to the Sample Error Rate (SER) to get some cushion for your sample.

A. Allowance for Sampling Risk (ASR)B. Tolerable Error Rate (TER)


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. o e ab e o ate ( )C. All of the AboveD. None of the Above

TRUE or FALSE: The Allowance for Sampling Risk (ASR) is based on JUDGEMENT.

If ASR (Allowance for Sampling Risk) is set to 2%, and if the Sample Error Rate is 5%, what is the highest that the Population ErrorRate could reach?

A. 3%B. 97%C. 93%D. 7%

__________ is the error rate that the auditor is willing to accept.

A. Sampling Error Rate (SER)B. Allowance for Sampling Risk (ASR)C. Tolerable Error Rate (TER)

D. Population Error RateIf Population Error Rate < TER, __________.

A. Accept the control as effectiveB. Do More testing to get SER Lower or conclude that the control isn't effective.

If Population Error Rate > TER, __________.

A. Accept the control as effectiveB. Do More testing to get SER Lower or conclude that the control isn't effective.

TRUE or FALSE: The First Step in setting Sampling Plans is to Determine the Test Objective.

TRUE or FALSE: The Second Step in setting Sampling Plans is to define the population and set deviation.

Sampling Plans determine sample size based on:

A. Tolerable Error RateB. Risk of Assessing Control Risk as too lowC. Expected Population Error RateD. All of the Above

Select Sampling Technique uses all except __________ sampling.

A. RandomB. SequentialC. Systematic


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yD. Discovery

Match the following sampling criteria to its respective sampling method.

-Every certain # of a population is selected.

A. Systematic SamplingB. Sequential SamplingC. Discovery SamplingD. Block Sampling


-Population needs to be randomly ordered

A. Systematic SamplingB. Sequential Sampling

C. Discovery SamplingD. Block Sampling


-Primary advantage is that population doesnt requirepre-numbering

A. Systematic SamplingB. Sequential Sampling

C. Discovery Sampling

D. Block Sampling


-Also called Stop or Go Sampling


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-Each audit step determines the next step



-Audit is testing an area that is so crucial that zero population errors can be tolerated



-Easy to implement, but worst method of sampling

A. Systematic SamplingB. Sequential SamplingC. Discovery Sampling

D. Block Sampling

TRUE or FALSE: The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct covers ALL professional engagement and is the minimum standard ofconduct.

An Accountant must have:


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A. IntegrityB, ObjectivityC. No Conflicts of InterestD. No known misrepresentation of factsE. No outsourcing judgmentF. Both A and BG. Both C, D, and EH. All of the Above

When Safeguards > Threats, there is __________.

A. IndependenceB. No Independence

When Safeguards < Threats, there is __________.

A. Independence

B. No IndependenceMatch each criteria to its respective affect on Independence.

-Advocate of the Client

A. Threat to IndependenceB. Safeguard to Indepence

Match each criteria to its respective affect on Independence.

-Adverse Interest



-Too familiar with the client


h h i i i i ff d d


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-Undue Influence on the Client



-Self Review


TRUE or FALSE: If an auditor is on a client's board of directors, but he/she holds the Honorary Board Position, this is a threat toIndependence.

TRUE or FALSE: Safeguards to Independence OFFSET the threats.

Safeguards to Independence are created by __________.

A. Legislation (i.e. SOX)B. Client (i.e. Audit Committee)C. Accounting Firm (i.e. Policies)D. All of the Above

A Covered Member is a member who __________.

A. Is on the engagement teamB. Has significant influence on audit (i.e. Reviewing Partner)C. A Managing Partner in CPA FirmD. Firm Personnel who does more than 10 HOURS of non-attest work (i.e. Income Taxes)E. A Partner sharing office with another partner who oversees an engagement.

F. All except for C, D, and E

G. All of the AboveTRUE or FALSE: If a covered member owns a direct, financial interest in their client but it is below materiality, this is acceptable.

TRUE or FALSE: If a covered member owns an indirect, financial interest (i.e. Mutual Fund) in their client but it is belowmateriality, this is acceptable.


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TRUE or FALSE: If a covered member owns an indirect, financial interest (i.e. Mutual Fund) in their client but it is abovemateriality, this is acceptable.

Firm personnel who are not Covered Members cannot own more than __________% of stock or Independence is impaired.

A. 5%

B. 10%C. 15%D. 20%

A Covered Member's immediate family (spouse, dependents) cannot own more than __________% of stock.

A. 5%B. 10%C. 15%D. 20%

TRUE or FALSE: A Covered Member's family cannot be employed by client in KEY positions and still remain independent.

TRUE or FALSE: A Covered Member's family cannot be employed by client in NON-KEY positions and still remain independent.TRUE or FALSE: If close relatives of a Covered Member (Siblings, Parents, Non-Dependent Children) hold key positions at client orhave material investments in client, this impairs independence, regardless of if the Covered Member is aware or not.

TRUE or FALSE: Covered Member may not participate in management decisions at a client.

TRUE or FALSE: Contingent Fees for a Covered Member are NOT ALLOWED if that member also performs services whereindependence is required.

TRUE or FALSE: Commissions or referral fees/income for Covered Members are not allowed.

TRUE or FALSE: If a firm performing non-attest work and performs no Covered Member services (Independence notrequired), then Firm commission is ok.

TRUE or FALSE: If the Audit Firm provides recommendations/suggestions to the client, the client MUST carry them out andCANNOT perform management functions.

TRUE or FALSE: If the Audit Firm provides recommendations/suggestions to the client, the client must assign someone ofcompetence to oversee the non-attest engagement and CPA must be satisfied that this has occurred.

Personal Financial Planning Objectives for a client MUST have __________.

A. definite objectives

B. specific procedures planned

C. a basis for recommendationsD. recommendations communicatedE. action steps to implementF. All of the Above

TRUE or FALSE: Depart res from GAAP are OK if GAAP o ld ca se Financial Statements to be misleading then it m st be


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TRUE or FALSE: Departures from GAAP are OK if GAAP would cause Financial Statements to be misleading, then it must beexplained/disclosed.

TRUE or FALSE: A Covered Member may disclose confidential client information when the client isn't following GAAP.

TRUE or FALSE: A Covered Member may disclose confidential client information when the CPA firm is Subpoenaed. (CPAs arenot Attorneys, so there is no CPA-Client privilege)

If a partner dies, the remaining partner has __________ years to change the name if the partnership is dissolved.

A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4E. 5

TRUE or FALSE: All Partners/Shareholders must be members of the AICPA in order to hold themselves out asmembers of the AICPA.

TRUE or FALSE: Only CPAs can be owners of a CPA firm.

Which percentage of a CPA firm must be CPA's?

A. 1/4B. 1/3C. 2/3D. Everybody must be

CPA Licenses are granted at the __________ level.

A. LocalB. StateC. FederalD. International

Disciplines for a CPA include:

A. If State revokes certificate, AICPA Ban

B. Felony Conviction, AICPA BanC. Prepares Fraudulent Tax Return, AICPA BanD. Intentionally failing to file return, AICPA BanE. All of the Above

TRUE or FALSE: The PCAOB monitors CPA Firms who audit SEC Clients


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TRUE or FALSE: The PCAOB monitors CPA Firms who audit SEC Clients.

TRUE or FALSE: ALL SEC Auditing Firms must register to the PCAOB.

TRUE or FALSE: PCAOB Standards are usually more lenient than AICPA standards.

TRUE or FALSE: The Client's Audit Committee must approve non-audit work performed by the Firm.

TRUE or FALSE: IAASB standards are for countries that dont have their own standards and help set the tone for the rest of the

members who do have their own standards (AICPA)TRUE or FALSE: IAASB standards are based on a risk assessment approach.

Differences in IAASB vs. US Auditing Standards include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. No Internal Control auditsB. No Referencing another Audit FirmC. Less detailed documentationD. Required: obtain written fraud assessmentE. Required: location of auditors home officeF. It includes all of these - there are none missing!

Standards set by the Internal Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) are the __________.

A. Code of Ethics for Professional AccountantsB. Code of Professional ConductC. Either A or B; they both mean the same thing.D. None of the Above