Auditing And Assurance Services
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ISBN: 9780134897431
Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 26, Problem 17.2MCQ
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Identify the option which is the first step of conducting an audit to know about whether the desired results of a program are achieved or not.
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Which of the following is the least important consideration for a governmental auditor whoneeds to be objective when auditing and reporting on an agency’s achievement of programgoals?a. Measure the actual output results of agency activities.b. Compare the agency’s actual output results to quantitative goal standards.c. Perform a comprehensive review of management controls.d. Determine quantitative standards that describe goals the agency was supposed to achieve.
These are standards against which the assertions or representations are judged. They maybe specific rules prescribed by a legislative body, budgets and other measures of performance set by management.
A. Audit objectives
B. Government regulations
C. Established criteria
D. Audit assertions
Compare and contrast the objectives of financial, compliance, operational audit and government audit. Include in your answer who performs each type of audit.
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- Which of the following audit types is designed to add value and improve the organization's operations and internal controls? a. External audit b. Internal audit c. Statutory audit d. Government auditarrow_forwardHow does Federal Law impact the scope, methodologies, and reporting requirements for integrated, performance, and other audits conducted within the public sector, and what are the key challenges auditors face in ensuring compliance with legal mandates while maintaining audit quality and transparencyarrow_forwardAnother term used for performance audit is *a. Agency activity auditb. Value for money auditc. Program implementation auditd. Regulation compliance auditarrow_forward
- The primary objective of compliance auditing is toa. Give an opinion on financial statements.b. Develop a basis for a report on internal control.c. Perform a study of effective and efficient use of resources.d. Determine whether client personnel are following laws, rules, regulations, and policiesarrow_forwardAudits by the federal government have several benefits.arrow_forwardwhat is the purpose of the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standardsarrow_forward
- How does the Single Audit Act work?What effect has this legislation had on governmental organization auditing?What formats do auditors' reports and opinions take?arrow_forwardAlthough the scope of audits of recipients of federal financial assistance in accordancewith federal audit regulations varies, these audits generally have which of the followingelements in common?(1) The auditor is to determine whether the financial assistance has been administered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.(2) The materiality levels are lower and are determined by the governmental entitiesthat provided the federal financial assistance to the recipient.(3) The auditor should obtain written management representations that the recipient’sinternal auditors will report their findings objectively and without fear of politicalrepercussions.(4) The auditor is required to express both positive and negative assurance that illegalacts that could have a material effect on the recipient’s financial statements aredisclosed to the inspector general.arrow_forwardWhat is the term used to describe a systematic process of objectively obtaining evidence regarding assertions about economic actions and events to ascertain the degree of correspondence between those assertions and established criteria and communicating the results to interested users? a. Financial statement audit. b. Internal audit. c. Program audit d. External audit.arrow_forward
- Which of the following outcomes is NOT a desired outcome of a financial audit? Test internal controls Examine completeness of financial records Assess legality of transactions Evaluate public opinion of the budgetarrow_forward6. In an audit in accordance Government Auditing Standards, the auditors are required to provide a report on: Group of answer choices Compliance applicable to major federal programs. The Schedule of financial assistance received. Compliance with laws and regulations which are required to be tested by generally accepted auditing standards. Internal control systems used in administering federal assistance programs.arrow_forward
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