Auditing and Assurance Services, Student Value Edition (16th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134075754
Author: Alvin A. Arens, Randal J. Elder, Mark S. Beasley, Chris E. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 16.2MCQ
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Identify a control deficiency that is represented by a material weakness in internal control.
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Which one of the following is not an objective of a system of internal controls?
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Enhance the accuracy and reliability of accounting records
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b. In what way does internal control contribute to faithful representation in its financial statements?
In accounting, which term describes deficiencies or flaws in the design or operation of internal controls that could increase the risk of errors, fraud, or misstatements in financial reporting? a) External audit b) Compliance review c) Internal control weaknesses d) Financial statement analysis
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- Which of the following does NOT describe inherent risk? O tends to be driven by the nature of the business or account O risk a misstatement occurs irrespective of any controls determined by the effectiveness of internal controls O auditor cannot influence inherent riskarrow_forwardAssume that management had determined that its organization’saudit committee is not effective. How do the weaknesses in audit committeeaffect management’s evaluation of internal control over financialreporting? Would an ineffective audit committee constitute a materialweakness in internal control over financial reporting? State the rationalefor your response.arrow_forwardS1. Operational risk, as opposed to efficiency, is the risk of loss resulting from inadequate internal processes, people, and systems or from external events. S2. FS audit is concerned on to see that the credit control has been strictly followed while operational audit is concerned on to study the credit control system for suggesting better measures as necessary. Which of the following statements is/are false?arrow_forward
- Internal control can only provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance of achieving entity control objectives. One of the factors limiting the likelihood of achieving those objectives is that A. The auditor's primary responsibility is the detection of fraud B. Management monitors internal control C. The cost of internal control should not exceed its benefits D.The board of directors is active and independentarrow_forwardWhich of the following items is an example of an inherent limitation in an intrnal control system? A. Segregation of employee duties B. Human error in decision making C. Ineffective board of directors D. Understaffed internal audit functions.arrow_forwardInternal control policies and procedures have limitations not including: O Collusion. O Human fraud. O Cost-benefit principle. O Establishing responsibilities. Human error.arrow_forward
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