Question 1

Define general controls.

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Question 2

Use the internal control procedures listed below to complete statements 6 through 12.
 
-Not permitting the computer programmer to enter the computer room is an example of _______________________________.

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Question 3

What are management responsibilities under section 302 and 404?

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Question 4

The decision to extend credit beyond the normal credit limit is an example of

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A)  independent verification 
B)  authorization 
C)  segregation of functions 
D)  supervision

Question 5

Explain the relationship between internal controls and substantive testing.

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Question 6

Section 404 requires that corporate management (including the CEO)certify their organization's internal controls on a quarterly and annual basis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An accounting system that maintains an adequate audit trail is implementing which internal control procedure?

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A)  access controls 
B)  segregation of functions 
C)  independent verification 
D)  accounting records

Question 8

The board of directors consists entirely of personal friends of the chief executive officer.This indicates a weakness in

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A)  the accounting system 
B)  the control environment 
C)  control procedures 
D)  this is not a weakness

Question 9

Use the internal control procedures listed below to complete statements 6 through 12.
 
-Locking petty cash in a safe is an example of __________________________.

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Question 10

Substantive tests include

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A)  examining the safety deposit box for stock certificates 
B)  reviewing systems documentation 
C)  completing questionnaires 
D)  observation

Question 11

Internal auditors assist external auditors with financial audits to

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A)  reduce audit fees 
B)  ensure independence 
C)  represent the interests of management 
D)  the statement is not true; internal auditors are not permitted to assist external auditors with financial audits

Question 12

Which of the following is not an internal control procedure?

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A)  authorization 
B)  management's operating style 
C)  independent verification 
D)  accounting records

Question 13

Which statement is not true?

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A)  Auditors must maintain independence. 
B)  IT auditors attest to the integrity of the computer system. 
C)  IT auditing is independent of the general financial audit. 
D)  IT auditing can be performed by both external and internal auditors.

Question 14

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires the audit committee to hire and oversee the external auditors.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Define and contrast attestation services and advisory services.

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Question 16

A well-designed purchase order is an example of a

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A)  preventive control 
B)  detective control 
C)  corrective control 
D)  none of the above

Question 17

Advisory services is an emerging field that goes beyond the auditor's traditional attestation function.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following suggests a weakness in the internal control environment?

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A)  the firm has an up-to-date organizational chart 
B)  monthly reports comparing actual performance to budget are distributed to managers 
C)  performance evaluations are prepared every three years 
D)  the audit committee meets quarterly with the external auditors

Question 19

The importance to the accounting profession of the Sarbanes-Oxely Act is that

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A)  bribery will be eliminated 
B)  management will not override the company's internal controls 
C)  management are required to certify their internal control system 
D)  firms will not be exposed to lawsuits

Question 20

Explain how general controls impact transaction integrity and the financial reporting process.

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Exam 1: Auditing and Internal Control

Define general controls.

Use the internal control procedures listed below to complete statements 6 through 12. -Not permitting the computer programmer to enter the computer room is an example of _______________________________.

What are management responsibilities under section 302 and 404?

The decision to extend credit beyond the normal credit limit is an example of

Explain the relationship between internal controls and substantive testing.

Section 404 requires that corporate management (including the CEO)certify their organization's internal controls on a quarterly and annual basis.

An accounting system that maintains an adequate audit trail is implementing which internal control procedure?

The board of directors consists entirely of personal friends of the chief executive officer.This indicates a weakness in

Use the internal control procedures listed below to complete statements 6 through 12. -Locking petty cash in a safe is an example of __________________________.

Substantive tests include

Internal auditors assist external auditors with financial audits to

Which of the following is not an internal control procedure?

Which statement is not true?

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires the audit committee to hire and oversee the external auditors.

Define and contrast attestation services and advisory services.

A well-designed purchase order is an example of a

Advisory services is an emerging field that goes beyond the auditor's traditional attestation function.

Which of the following suggests a weakness in the internal control environment?

The importance to the accounting profession of the Sarbanes-Oxely Act is that

Explain how general controls impact transaction integrity and the financial reporting process.