Under the Public Financial Management Act, Audit Committees are required to play important roles in corporate governance and Accountability.

Q: The agency problem underlies the need for sound corporate governance. In this context, the 'agents'…

A: The agency problem is a conflict of interest inherent in any relationship where one party is…

Q: Briefly explain how regulatory agencies and legalsystems affect corporate governance.

A: Corporate governance is the set of rules and regulations controlling the operations of a company.

Q: What do the ASX Corporate Governance Principles say about having an internal audit function?

A: Internal audit is the auditing process of the internal processes of a company such as accounting,…

Q: Based on the above article, discuss the role of public sector auditing in the process of ensuring…

A: Public sector auditing based on public sector auditing standards help determine the financial…

Q: Who is responsible to set policies on internal control? Chief Executive Officer Audit Committee…

A: Internal Control:- It is the process effected by a company's board of directors , management ,…

Q: Which of the following stakeholders rely on internal audit report? a. General public b. Investors c.…

A: Audit is the examination or review of books of account in order to ensure that whether these…

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A: Auditing plays a key role in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and corporate governance.…

Q: Describe the audit documentation review process in a public accounting firm.

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Q: The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) mandates which of the following? a. Increased regulations related to…

A: Sarbanes-Oxley Act: This is the act passed by the government for safeguarding investors from…

Q: How have the Sarbanes–Oxley Act's requirements impacted a public company's ability to choose its…

A: This question explains about the Sarbanes–Oxley Act's requirements impacted a public company's…

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Q: Explain the reasons for the need of corporate governance code

A: Corporate governance is the bedrock of any successful company. It refers to the procedures, methods,…

Q: h audit committees.  Required: a. Describe what an audit committee is. b. Identify the reasons…

A: Compliance of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX): • The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) was passed by the United…

Q: Financial statements of public companies are required to be audited by O an independent certified…

A: As per Bartleby's answer guidelines. One question is answered  Audit of Public companies: As per the…

Q: The internal audit activity most directly contributes to an organization’s governance process by A.…

A: “Since you have asked multiple question, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: Who develops and implement policy on the engagement of the external auditor to supply non-audit…

A: External auditor is the person outside the organization, who performs the audit services for the…

Q: What term is used to describe broadly to the manner in which an organization is governed or managed…

A: Corporate governance refers to the set of rules, procedures, systems, processes designed for the…

Q: The authority to appoint first independent auditor is vested to __________ a. The shareholders b.…

A: The first auditor of a company shall be appointed by board of directors with 30 days from the date…

Q: Explain how an audit committee could improve its effectiveness on internal auditor's internal…

A: The audit is defined as the independent examination and analysis of the financial statements of the…

Q: In what way Corporate governance is being applied in a government agency?

A: The corporate governance of the government authorities, through the provision of public services,…

Q: Which regulatory body sets auditing standards for private companies, and also established the…

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Q: How do ‘audits’ work as a corporate governance mechanism

A: Introduction: An audit is an examination or audit by an auditor of various books of accounts,…

Q: Under the Public Financial Management Act, Audit Committees are required to play important roles in…

A: It is a system that includes the relationship and accountability of shareholders, the laws and…

Q: The key independent membership with the experience, skills, commitment and understanding focus of…

A: Solution: Audit committee must be composed of correct persons with the correct mindset (commitment)…

Q: Explain the purpose of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

A: Auditing:   In auditing, auditors verify the correctness and fair presentation of financial…

Q: Which of the following parties is responsible for the fairness of the representations made in…

A: Financial statements include the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash flows, and…

Q: Describe the organization of public accounting firms and the composition of the audit teams

A: Public accounting firms: Public accounting firms are service organizations providing specialized…

Q: Explain how governmental financial auditing is similar to anddifferent from audits of commercial…

A: Auditing: Auditing is an independent examination of financial statements. The set of financial…

Q: Which of the following parties is responsible for the fairness of the representations made in…

A: Financial statements are the reports prepared to help the stakeholders to analyze the financial and…

Q: List the major components of the auditors’ report on internal control over financial reporting.

A: Internal Controls: Internal controls are the controls established within an organization to check…

Q: Which of the following combinations of standards and types of audits are most closelyrelated to the…

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Q: What role does the auditor play in gaining a knowledge of internal control? What is the difference…

A: Before completing audit processes, the auditor is responsible for knowing the organization's…

Q: For a corporation in an industry with fewer rules, which of the following control goals in the…

A: The purpose of adopting Auditing procedures which are important to the Auditing work which has to be…

Q: The scope of external audit is decided by the: a. Shareholders b. Government c. Management d. Audit…

A: Audit means checking and authenticating the financial statements of the company whether they are…

Q: What characteristics of the board of directors usually lead to effective corporate governance?

A: Corporate governance: It is the blend of laws, strategies, or laws that run, direct or oversee…

Q: according to Dalls (2004) among the framework for understanding corporate governance mechanisms in…

A: Regulatory environment The framework which is understanding the mechanism of corporate governance…

Q: Explain how internal auditors’ sensitivity to ethical dilemmas might be influenced by corporate…

A: Ethical issue:   Ethical issue refers to the situation or problem that requires an organisation or…

Q: General-purpose financial statements are prepared primarily for: a.    internal users. b.…

A: General - purpose financial statements are prepared primarily for External users.

Q: The fair presentation of financial statements in conformity with applicable financial reporting…

A: The financial statements of the business includes balance sheet and income statement.

Q: the role of the Chief Audit Executive?

A: A chief audit executive or the head of the internal audit function in a company is a staff from the…

Q: The Sarbanes-Oxley Act provides for requirements with respect to which committee(s) of a company's…

A: The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (or SOX Act) refers to a form of federal law incorporated by United states…

Q: What is meant by internal control based on the professional standards of a public accountant is: a.…

A: Internal control means a process of doing the work effectively so that objective can be achieved and…