international regulatory environments for audit and assurance services

... Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Internal Audit Report Financial Audit of the Settlement Allotment Prepared by: Audit and Assurance Services Branch April 9, 2009 This ... 4.0 Approach and Methodology The audit was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the TB Policy on Internal Audit and followed the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Standards for the Professional ... December 2008 through January 2009 The audit criteria served as the basis for developing the audit approach and detailed audit program for the conduct phase The audit criteria are provided in Annex

Ngày tải lên: 20/06/2014, 06:20

... Paper 3.1 Audit and Assurance Services (INT) 3.6 Advanced Corporate Reporting 3.1 Audit and Assurance Services 2.5 Financial Reporting 1.1 Preparing Financial Statements 2.6 Audit and Internal ... candidates can exercise judgement and apply techniques in the analysis of matters relating to the provision of audit and assurance services, and can evaluate and comment on current practices and ... describe the need for information integrity and controls (ii) discuss the demand for reliable and more timely reporting and explain the benefits of providing assurance to management and external users

Ngày tải lên: 06/08/2014, 10:20

... c If an auditor performs an audit of a public company, the scope paragraph should make reference to which standards? a Accounting standards b Generally accepted auditing standards c Standards ... based on our audit We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain ... based on our audits We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to

Ngày tải lên: 11/04/2017, 14:44

... requires independence for all: a attestation engagements b services performed by accountants in public practice c accounting and auditing services performed d professional work performed by CPAs 38 ... level of performance Difficult to enforce Specific rules Enforceability of minimum behavior and performance standards Tendency for rules to be regarded as maximum rather than minimum standards What ... following services is not prohibited by the SEC whenever a CPA also audits the company? a Internal audit outsourcing b Legal services unrelated to the audit c Appraisal or valuation services d Services

Ngày tải lên: 11/04/2017, 14:44

... underlie management’s design and implementation of internal control costs and materiality absolute assurance and costs inherent limitations and reasonable assurance collusion and materiality Management ... internal auditors can often be used as a substitute for the work of the independent auditor’s staff b procedures performed by the internal audit staff may eliminate the independent auditor’s need for ... checks within the form or record For example, a document might include instructions for proper routing, blank spaces for authorizations and approvals, and designated column spaces for numerical data

Ngày tải lên: 11/04/2017, 14:44

... between management and the audit committee, and the level and types of interactions between the audit committee and internal auditors and external auditors 52 challenging List and briefly describe ... Excessive pressure for management to meet debt repayment requirements c Management’s practice of making overly aggressive forecasts d High turnover of accounting, internal audit, and information technology ... Excessive pressure for management to meet debt repayment requirements c Management’s practice of making overly aggressive forecasts d High turnover of accounting, internal audit and information technology

Ngày tải lên: 11/04/2017, 14:44

... gain an understanding of internal control for a private company, the auditor must evaluate the application controls for every: a every audit area b every material audit area c every audit area in ... approach b generalized audit software approach c microcomputer-aided auditing approach d generally accepted auditing standards 45 medium c The audit approach in which the auditor runs his or her ... development Users, analysts, and programmers develop and test software Physical and online security For example, passwords should be required for access to computer systems Backup and contingency planning

Ngày tải lên: 11/04/2017, 14:44

... customer 27 medium c For the most part, the audit of the sales and collection cycle: a cannot be performed until the audit of cash is completed b must be performed first so that the audit of the other ... data c can be performed independently of the audit of other cycles d must be performed simultaneously with the audit of the purchases and disbursements cycle 28 medium b An audit procedure that ... sales and collection cycle and, for each function, state the key documents and records involved Answer: The four business functions that result in sales transactions, and related documents and

Ngày tải lên: 11/04/2017, 14:44

... generate random samples? a Electronic spreadsheet programs b Random number generators c Generalized audit software d Random application search software 35 medium b In using audit sampling for exception ... exceptions and (2) inappropriate or ineffective audit procedures The auditor can control nonsampling risk through careful design of audit procedures and through proper instruction, supervision, and ... sample c attributes sample d random sample easy a When the auditor decides to select less than 100 percent of the population for testing, the auditor is said to use: a audit sampling b representative

Ngày tải lên: 11/04/2017, 14:44

... balance-related audit objective are normally performed first in an audit of the sales and collection? a Accuracy b Completeness c Rights d Detail tie-in easy d For most audits, inherent risk for accounts ... moderate or low except for which balance-related audit objectives? a Timing and realizable value b Completeness and existence c Existence and accuracy d Realizable value and cutoff easy d Which ... performing tests of controls and tests of transactions for sales, the auditor generally defines the population as: a all accounts receivable transactions for the year b all sales invoices for

Ngày tải lên: 11/04/2017, 14:44

... determined for the unstratified population and then apportioned to each stratum b determined for each stratum and selected from that stratum c determined for each stratum and selected randomly from ... “quantities” and “error rate,” respectively, are: a attributes and variables b variables and attributes c constants and attributes d constants and variables 55 challenging d If the auditor believes ... understatements There are 14 steps to audit sampling for details of balances, divided into three sections: plan the sample, select the sample and perform the audit procedures, and evaluate the results Discuss

Ngày tải lên: 11/04/2017, 14:45

... Accepted Auditing Standards Yes PCAOB Auditing Standards International Standards on Auditing Yes U.S Generally Accepted Auditing Standards Yes PCAOB Auditing Standards International Standards on Auditing ... professional practice by audit firms? A) International U.S Generally PCAOB Auditing Standards Accepted Auditing Standards on Auditing Standards Yes No No B) International Standards on Auditing Yes U.S ... standards and rules that practicing CPAs must follow These standards consist of auditing standards for auditors of private companies, compilation and review standards, other attestation standards,...

Ngày tải lên: 25/06/2017, 19:14

... above Forensic auditors: a Investigate only fraud b Look for specific and detailed information c Perform engagements that can result in a standard, clean audit report d May not be CPAs Auditors ... financial statement audit and issue an opinion on effectiveness d Only if they are sure it will be helpful when performing the financial statement audit Auditors communicate audit results to users ... resulting in reports intended for management’s use only b Forensic audits c Integrated audits leading to an audit opinion issued in accordance with AICPA or PCAOB standards d All of the above Which...

Ngày tải lên: 09/03/2017, 08:01

... snow Forensic auditors: a Investigate only fraud b Look for specific and detailed information 3 c Perform engagements that can result in a standard, clean audit report d May not be CPAs Auditors ... The GASB: a Sets audit standards for auditors engaged in auditing not -for- profit entities b Regulates state and local governments c Set reporting standards for state and local government entities ... ICFR and financial statements d None of the above Internal auditors may not perform: a Audits of financial statements resulting in reports intended for management’s use only b Forensic audits...

Ngày tải lên: 09/03/2017, 09:14

... intended for management’s use only b Forensic audits c Integrated audits leading to an audit opinion issued in accordance with AICPA or PCAOB standards d All of the above The GASB: a Sets audit standards ... GASB: a Sets audit standards for auditors engaged in auditing not -for- profit entities b Regulates state and local governments c Set reporting standards for state and local government entities ... firms responsible for providing high quality services True False The Sarbanes-Oxley Act limits the amount of non-attest services that auditors may perform for public companies they audit True False...

Ngày tải lên: 24/03/2017, 15:41

... integrated audit The GASB: a Sets audit standards for auditors engaged in auditing not -for- profit entities b Regulates state and local governments c Set reporting standards for state and local ... non-attest services that auditors may perform for public companies they audit True False The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors performs the audit and reports the results to shareholders and ... PCAOB standards d All of the above Forensic auditors: a Investigate only fraud b Look for specific and detailed information c Perform engagements that can result in a standard, clean audit report...

Ngày tải lên: 22/12/2017, 08:02

... D All of the above The definition of performance audits does not include A economy audits B efficiency audits C financial audits D program audits The auditor's judgment concerning the overall ... Business risk B Information risk C Assurance risk D Audit risk The audit objective that footnotes in the financial statements should be clear and expressed such that the information is easily ... describes assurance services? A Independent professional services that report on the client's financial statements B Independent professional services that improve the quality of information for decision...

Ngày tải lên: 09/03/2017, 08:02

... economic actions and events Which of the following is an example of a regulatory auditor? A Internal auditors B Big auditors C U.S Internal Revenue Service auditors D Operational auditors The PCAOB ... GAAP in the United States) The definition of performance audits does not include A economy audits B efficiency audits C financial audits D program audits The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires ... Legislative Auditors (USLA) Because of the risk of material misstatement, an audit of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards should be planned and performed...

Ngày tải lên: 09/03/2017, 08:02

... following sources for professional guidance? A Statement of Auditing Standards B Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements C Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services D Statements ... decide whether management's assertions conform to generally accepted accounting principles and reality 54 Free Test Bank for Auditing and Assurance Services 6th Edition by Louwers Multiple Choice ... valuation C presentation and disclosure D existence According to PCAOB Auditing Standard No (AS 5), the auditor should identify significant accounts and disclosures and their relevant assertions...

Ngày tải lên: 09/03/2017, 08:28

... Standards for Accounting and Review Services D Statements on Standards for Consulting Services According to PCAOB Auditing Standard No (AS 5), the auditor should identify significant accounts and ... offered for sale is 150,000 square feet The practitioner should refer to which of the following sources for professional guidance? A Statement of Auditing Standards 2 B Statements on Standards for ... Valuation C Allocation D Existence 54 Free Test Bank for Auditing and Assurance Services 6th Edition by Louwers Multiple Choice Questions - Page The audit objective that all balances include items...

Ngày tải lên: 09/03/2017, 08:28