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When tests of controls reveal that controls are operating as anticipated,it is most likely that the assessed level of control risk will:


A) Be less than the preliminary assessed level of control risk.
B) Equal the preliminary assessed level of control risk.
C) Equal the actual control risk.
D) Be less than the actual control risk.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following is true about the auditors' consideration of internal control in a financial statement audit?


A) The auditors must assess control risk at a level lower than the maximum.
B) The auditors must prepare a flowchart description of internal control for their working papers.
C) The auditors must obtain an understanding of the steps in processing major types of transactions.
D) The auditors must perform tests of controls.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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In the consideration of internal control,the operating effectiveness of controls is tested by:


A) Flowcharts verification.
B) Tests of controls.
C) Substantive procedures.
D) Decision tables.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following is most likely to be considered a risk assessment procedure relating to internal control?


A) Confirm accounts receivable.
B) Perform a test of a control relating to payroll.
C) Take test counts of the year-end inventory.
D) Trace a transaction through the information system relevant to financial reporting.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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When considering a client's internal control,the auditors focus on its various characteristics.For each of the following characteristics indicate the auditors' responsibility under generally accepted auditing standards and the procedures used to meet that responsibility. a.The design of internal control. b.Controls have been implemented (placed in operation). c.The operating effectiveness of controls.

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a.The auditors have a responsibility to ...

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Which of the following is not ordinarily a procedure for documenting an auditor's understanding of internal control for planning purposes?


A) Checklist.
B) Flowchart.
C) Questionnaire.
D) Confirmation.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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In a financial statement audit performed following AICPA Professional Standards,how frequently must an auditor test operating effectiveness of controls that appear to function as they have in past years and on which the auditor wishes to rely upon in the current year?


A) Monthly.
B) Each audit.
C) At least every second audit.
D) At least every third audit.

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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If the auditors do not perform tests of controls for certain assertions:


A) They have performed a substandard audit.
B) They are not required to communicate significant deficiencies relating to those accounts to management and the board of directors.
C) They must issue a qualified opinion.
D) They must assess control risk at the maximum level for those assertions.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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A situation in which the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees,in the normal course of performing their assigned functions,to prevent or detect material misstatements on a timely basis is referred to as a:


A) Control deficiency.
B) Material weakness.
C) Reportable condition.
D) Significant deficiency.

E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

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CPA firms may use written narratives to describe internal control in their audit working papers.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is least likely to be considered an appropriate response relating to risks the auditors identify at the financial statement level?


A) Assign more experienced staff.
B) Incorporate additional elements of unpredictability in the selection of audit procedures.
C) Increase the scope of auditor procedures.
D) Emphasize the need to remain neutral,rather than to exercise professional skepticism.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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If the auditors' assessment of the design of internal control reveals that it cannot be relied upon,the auditors are not required to prepare any documentation of internal control for their working papers.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is least likely to be considered a risk assessment procedure relating to internal control?


A) Counting marketable securities at year-end.
B) Inquiries of client personnel.
C) Inspecting documents and reports.
D) Observing the application of specific controls.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The report of a service auditor may provide assurance on whether:  Controls are implemented Operating effectiveness of  controls\begin{array} { c c c } & \text { Controls are implemented} & \text { Operating effectiveness of } \\& &\text { controls}\\\end{array} A-  Yes  Yes \begin{array} { c c c } \quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\text { Yes } &\quad\quad\quad\quad \quad\quad\quad\text { Yes } \\\end{array} B-  Yes  No \begin{array} { c c c }\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad \text { Yes } &\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad \text { No } \\\end{array} C- No Yes \begin{array} { c c c } \quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\text {No} & \quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\text { Yes } \\\end{array} D-  No  No \begin{array} { c c c }\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad \text { No } &\quad\quad\quad\quad \quad\quad\quad\text { No }\end{array}


A) Option A
B) Option B
C) Option C
D) Option D

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The program flowcharting symbol representing a decision is a:


A) Triangle.
B) Circle.
C) Rectangle.
D) Diamond.

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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When performing an audit of internal control under PCAOB requirements,auditors evaluate control:  Design Effectiveness  Operating Effectivenes:\begin{array} { c c c } & \text { Design Effectiveness } & \text { Operating Effectivenes:} \\\end{array} A-  Yes  Yes \begin{array} { c c c } \quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\text { Yes } &\quad\quad\quad\quad \quad\quad\quad\text { Yes } \\\end{array} B-  Yes  No \begin{array} { c c c }\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad \text { Yes } &\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad \text { No } \\\end{array} C- No Yes \begin{array} { c c c } \quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\text {No} & \quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\text { Yes } \\\end{array} D-  No  No \begin{array} { c c c }\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad \text { No } &\quad\quad\quad\quad \quad\quad\quad\text { No }\end{array}


A) Option A
B) Option B
C) Option C
D) Option D

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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External auditors should consider the work of internal auditors in their assessment of control risk. a.Are internal auditors independent of management? Explain. b.What is the difference between the primary objective of the external auditors and that of internal auditors? Explain. c.Discuss the factors that should be considered by the external auditors in deciding how much,if any,reliance should be placed on the work of the internal auditors.

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a.No.However,internal auditors may achie...

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A primary objective of procedures performed to obtain an understanding of internal control is to provide an auditor with ________.


A) Knowledge necessary to assess the risks of material misstatements.
B) Evidence to use to assess inherent risk.
C) A basis for modifying tests of controls.
D) An evaluation of the consistency of application of management's policies.

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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On financial statement audits,it is required that the auditors obtain an understanding of internal control,including:


A) Its operating effectiveness.
B) Whether it has been implemented (placed in operation) .
C) Performing tests of controls for all material controls.
D) Its ability to provide reasonable assurance.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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When obtaining an understanding of internal control relevant to planning of a financial statement audit,the auditor should obtain adequate knowledge about the ________.


A) Design of controls.
B) Controls related to audit engagement assessment.
C) Operating effectiveness of all controls.
D) Safeguards over realization transactions.

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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