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CIA
1. IPPF International Internal Auditing Professional Practice Framework
The mission of internal audit: to provide objective confirmation, advice and insights based on risk to increase and protect organizational value
Mandatory guidance: the basis for internal auditors to perform their duties, applicable to individuals or organizations that provide internal audit accuracy;
Core Principles of Internal Audit Practice: Explaining the Effectiveness of Internal Auditing.
Show integrity
Demonstrate competence and due professional prudence
Remain objective and free from undue influence (independence)
Adapt to the organization’s strategy, objectives and risk profile
Provide risk-based confirmation
Appropriately positioned and adequately resourced
Demonstrate quality and continuous improvement
communicate effectively
Insightful, proactive and forward-looking
Promote organizational improvement.
Internal audit definition: Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. Help organizations achieve their objectives by applying a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. (Clear the basic purpose, nature, and scope of work) - Multiple-choice questions with goals and objectives
independent, objective activity
Confirmation service, consulting service
Assurance service: An objective examination of evidence designed to provide an independent evaluation of an organization's governance risk management and control processes. Usually three parties participate
Consulting services: only consulting and related customer service activities, the nature and scope of which need to be determined in consultation with the customer. Usually there are two parties involved
Add value and improve the organization's operations
Systematic and normative approach
Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes
Help organizations achieve their goals
Professional ethics
Principles (Four): Principles relevant to the internal audit profession and the practice of internal auditing
Integrity
objective
Confidential
competent
Rules of Conduct (twelve items): Rules of conduct that describe how internal auditors should behave.
Standards: Not only the foundation of the internal audit profession, but also the core of IPPF
purpose
Guidance to internal auditors on compliance with mandatory elements of the standards
Provide a framework for internal audit services
Establish a basis for evaluating internal audit performance
Promote improvements in organizational processes and operations
content
Attribute Criteria: Describes the characteristics of organizations and individuals who perform internal audit activities. 1000 sequence
1000-Purpose, Rights and Responsibilities: Purpose-Who does it serve and who reports to it? (Chairman); Rights - the resources required to achieve the audit objectives; Responsibilities - the scope of the internal audit; - must be formalized in the internal audit charter.
1010-Confirmation of Mandatory Guidelines
Work Standards: Describe the nature of the internal audit activity and provide a yardstick against which to measure the quality of the internal audit activity 2000 sequence
Implementation standards: A means confirmation business, C means consulting business
Internal Audit Charter
Key elements
basic component
introduction
Organizational and reporting structure
right
Responsibilities
independence and objectivity
Quality assurance and improvement
sign
Marketing internal audit
Marketing to the Board of Directors, Senior Management
Struggle for permission
work communication
Marketing to peer departments
Brochure
announcement
business communication
publication
Internal Audit Department Open Day
Management Advisory Committee
Customer training
Recommended guidance: Contributes to the interpretation of mandatory guidance or the application of mandatory guidance to a specific internal audit environment.
Implementation Guidance: Helps internal auditors comply with the requirements of the Definition of Internal Auditing, the Code of Ethics, and the Standards and promotes good practices. It mainly explains the working methods, methods and elements to be considered of internal audit, but does not involve specific procedures and processes;
Supplementary Guidance: Provides detailed guidance for practicing internal audit. It may be targeted at a certain type of business or industry, and its content includes procedures, processes, tools, technologies, projects, step-by-step methods, examples, etc.
Sample deliverables
Alternative best practices, including audit methods, principles, and behaviors, and their application to work
Be recommended and recognized by the IIA through a formal approval process
2. Independence and objectivity
organizational independence
Functionally reports to the audit committee, board of directors or other relevant governance structure on: charter, audit plan, CEO appointment and compensation, limited scope
Typically there is at least one meeting per year involving the chief audit officer and the board of directors or audit committee (not involving senior management)
Administratively reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the senior management
personal objectivity
A conflict of interest does not necessarily result in unethical or inappropriate conduct
Impairment of independence or objectivity
Organizational independence compromised
Chief Audit Officer Responsibilities
Periodic evaluation report path and responsibilities
Develop alternative procedures to confirm the effectiveness of work outside their scope of responsibility
Report relationship issues
Audit resource or scope limitations
The provisions of the charter on the scope of audit
Access to records, people and physical property
Audit procedures that must be implemented
Approved staffing plan and financial budget, etc.
personal objectivity impaired
Evaluate the business you were responsible for before. It takes 1 year from taking charge of the business to confirming the service.
Interpersonal conflicts of interest or bias
There is pressure
lack of professional skepticism
Performance and compensation
Responsibilities for performing non-audit functions
Increase independence or objectivity
Develop policies
Training
Continuous evaluation
3. Professional ability and due professional prudence
Professional ability
The CAE should determine the education and work experience requirements for each position, taking full consideration of the scope of work and level of responsibility.
Knowledge and skills
Proficient in internal audit standards, procedural techniques
Familiarity with accounting principles and techniques
Understand management principles
Understand basic content in areas such as accounting, economics, business law, taxation, financial quantitative methods, and information technology
competency framework
Ten core competencies
Enhance and maintain professional capabilities
Get external services
In-house training: free time, tight budget
External assistance: time is of the essence
due professional prudence
Confirm professional care due in service
Considerations
The scope of work
Relative complexity, importance and severity
Adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and controls
Possibility of material error, fraud and illegality
Recognition costs relative to potential benefits
data analysis technology
Significant risks affecting objectives, operations or resources
Due professional prudence in consulting services
Customer needs and expectations
relative complexity and scope
Cost of consulting engagements relative to potential benefits
Compliance with professional prudence
Department level: KPI, questionnaire.
Business level: review of manuscripts or results, making suggestions, and questionnaire surveys.
Be vigilant about situations and activities most likely to lead to irregularities; do not require detailed inspection of all transactions
continuing professional development
Professional development opportunities
Compliance with continuing professional development
4. Quality assurance and improvement procedures
Quality Assurance and Improvement Program Requirements
internal assessment
scope
Carry out routine supervision of validation consulting services
Continuously measure and analyze performance metrics
Applicable laws and regulations
Comply with the "Standards" and "Professional Ethics"
Assess adequacy
Evaluate contributions
Evaluate practices to improve effectiveness
Whether it can add value, improve operations, etc.
form
Continuous supervision
Provide guidance and approve audit plans during the planning phase
During the implementation phase, ensure that working papers fully support audit findings
Review the audit report and provide specific rectification plans
business level
Regular self-assessment
overall level
frequency
Report at least once a year
Ongoing monitoring and reporting at least annually
Regular assessment
Conducted annually within larger organizations
Smaller/less mature ones can reduce frequency
Serves the Chief Audit Officer and provides evidence to senior management and the Board of Directors
external evaluation
form
completely external assessment
Degree of compliance with the Standards and Code of Professional Ethics
Efficiency and effectiveness of internal audit activities
to what extent expectations are met
Independent externally validated self-assessment
Document the self-assessment process in detail
On-site verification
Limited focus in other areas
frequency
leadership changes
Changes in internal audit policies or procedures
Merge two or more audit agencies into one internal audit department
Employees in key positions resign
Other industry-specific or environmental issues
Reason for providing frequency
Member selection and qualifications
Competence
Internal Audit Professional Practice
external evaluation process
independence and objectivity
Peer review between three or more organizations: A review BB review CC review A
Both organizations conduct peer reviews of each other
Conducted at least every 5 years by an external, qualified and independent assessor or group
Quality Index
"Balanced Scorecard - Internal Audit Activity Framework":
Key Performance Indicators:
Report on quality assurance and improvement procedures
reporting process
Internal assessment:
External evaluation:
Content of report
Scope and frequency of internal and external assessments
Qualifications and independence of the assessor or assessment team
Evaluator's conclusion
rectification plan
5.1 Organizational governance and internal audit
governance
The combination of processes and structures implemented by the board of directors to inform, direct, manage and oversee the activities of the organization to achieve organizational goals.
Four cornerstones
Board of Directors
senior management
external auditor
The Audit Committee
judiciary governing body
governance activities
Comply with legal or regulatory requirements
Internal Control Assessment and Reporting
enterprise risk management
Quality Plan
Information disclosure is open and transparent
Governance structure and processes
Governance roles and responsibilities
Stakeholders
Board of Directors/Audit Committee
CEO/Senior Management
operations management
External Audit
Internal Audit
Governance and corporate culture
Composition content
corporate vision
Our Mission
Corporate values
Key factors affecting performance
lead
Morality
values and beliefs
Corporate Social Responsibility (car)
CSR/social responsibilitySR/sustainable developmentSD
CSR Stakeholders
Employees and their families
environmental advocate
Neighborhood
shareholder
customer
supplier
Corporate Social Responsibility Risks
reputation
stock market risk
Compliance
responsibility
operations
Staffing
marketing
Supply chain partner risks
Corporate Social Responsibility Framework
ISO26000
Global Reporting Initiative GRI
Social Responsibility Management System SA8000, the world’s first international social responsibility standard that can be used for third-party certification
Corporate Social Responsibility Audit
Audit by CSR elements
Stakeholder audit
Audit by common themes
internal control audit
Risk Management Priority Audit
Corporate Ethics and Compliance
organizational compliance
ISO19600 compliance management system guide: PDCA cycle
U.S. federal sentencing guidelines
business process or department
supply chain management
Device management
human resource Management
Privacy management
Risk privacy information: personal privacy, space privacy, communication privacy, information confidentiality
OECD "Guidelines for the protection of privacy and cross-border flows of personal data"
Collection limits
Data quality
normative purpose
Usage restrictions
Security
personal participation
accountability
open
Capability Maturity Model CMM
initial level
Repeat level
definition level
management level
Optimization level
The role of internal audit in governance
Strengthen risk management
The responsibilities of internal audit in risk management are to use risk assessment methods and control testing to inspect and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the risk management process, put forward suggestions for improvement, and provide assistance to management and the audit committee.
Specific responsibilities
Assess existing risks and report the results of the assessment
Develop an assessment risk plan
Leading risk management activities when a vacuum occurs in the organization
Utilizing risk self-assessment technology to advance risk assessment
Evaluate the risks associated with the latest developments in computing and terminate the project if the risks are not controlled to predetermined acceptable levels
Assist management in implementing risk models across the organization
Provide control confirmation
Test compliance with controls within functions and report results to management
Assist management in designing comprehensive evaluation methods
Assist management in preparing reports on the effectiveness of internal controls
Identify significant control deficiencies
Promote computer testing technology
Help understand and develop controls in areas of responsibility through Control Self-Assessment CSA techniques
Evaluation follows work
Assess compliance with laws, regulations and contracts
Monitor compliance with the company's code of conduct and business practices
Assess the organization’s reporting mechanisms to the board
Evaluate performance measurement system
Provide value confirmation
self-assessment method
How well employees understand corporate values
Alignment of personal goals and corporate values
Do employees feel that upholding corporate values or job requirements at work requires them to compromise?
Do employees see others as examples of living the company’s values?
audit plan
Focus on human resource practices and other relevant behaviors of organizations
provide a consultation service
Report main work
Communicate audit engagement plan
Regular reporting work
Report significant audit matters
Reporting on the effectiveness of the control framework
Promote cultural construction
Assessing the ethical climate of the board of directors
Board structure, objectives and dynamics
Functions of the Board of Directors and its Committees
Board Policy Manual
The process of maintaining awareness of governance requirements
Board education and training
Assess the ethical climate of the organization
Develop a good corporate culture to prevent fraud
5.2 Risk management and internal audit
risk terminology
risk
Uncertainty, the probability of a certain outcome occurring
Consequences, that is, the deviation of actual results from expected values
Risk events: events that may occur that may hinder the achievement of internal control objectives
Risk exposure, acceptable risk, audit risk, inherent risk, control risk, inspection risk
residual risk
Risks that remain after management has taken relevant measures, including control activities to address a risk, to reduce the impact and likelihood of a negative event.
=Inherent Risk – Risk Management Technology
Risk preference, risk tolerance, risk response
Market risk: Market price fluctuations may cause losses to corporate operations or investments.
Accounting risk: The risks that accounting processing and taxation may have on a company's profits and losses.
risk factors
Impact on the likelihood and extent of losses
tangible risk factors
intangible risk factors
Sources of impact losses
external risk factors
internal risk factors
Risk Management: The process of identifying, assessing, managing and controlling potential events or situations The purpose of the process is to provide reasonable assurance for the achievement of the organization’s stated goals.
Primary business objective: protect and increase stock price to maximize shareholder value.
risk management framework
COSOERM
COSO’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework
Specific performance
Carefully analyze risk factors
consciously take risks
Manage risks scientifically
Gain risk and return safely
ISO31000 comprehensive risk management
risk management role
Senior Management and Board of Directors
Chief Risk OfficerCRO
Operations and Financial Management
Internal Audit
risk management techniques
Risk avoidance
Prevent risks/control risks
retained risk/retained risk
transfer risk/share risk
The role of internal audit in risk management
Facilitate the establishment of risk management processes
Identify and report environmental risks
Assess the adequacy of the risk management process
organizational goals
Risk Identification
risk response
risk information
Implementation considerations
The scope of internal audit
The internal audit function must assess the following risks related to the organization's governance, operations, and information systems
Achievement of organizational strategic goals
Operational and procedural efficiency and effectiveness
Asset security
Compliance with laws, regulations, policies, procedures and contracts
The internal audit function must evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the following controls that address risks to the organization's governance, operations, and information systems:
5.3 Internal control and internal audit
COSO internal control framework
Other internal control frameworks
CoCo model
Cadbury model
Turnbull pattern
Basel III
King mode
KonTraG mode
Information Technology Control Model
GAIT
Risk-Based Guidelines for Evaluating Information Systems Controls
ISACA
Abbreviation for International Information Systems Audit and Control Association
four basic principles
COBIT
ValIT
RiskIT
NISTSP800-37
The role of internal audit in control
5.4 Other strategic roles of internal audit
The strategic positioning of the three lines of defense
Model
Association assistance
Internal controls and risk management maturity assessment
change management
Provide training
Evaluation business evaluation system
6 Fraud risks
fraud triangle
Pressure/Incentive
economic pressure
The pressure of vice
work related stress
self-rationalization
Chance
Lack of internal controls to detect organizational fraud
Unable to judge the quality of work
lack of punitive measures
Information asymmetry
lack of ability
The audit system is not perfect
Types of fraud
Beneficiaries
for the benefit of the organization
for personal gain
Behavior object
fraud group
collective conspiracy
Fraud alone
fraud signal
Audit cycle red flags
income
expenditure
Production
finance
environmental danger signs
Industry-specific red flags: Financial services, insurance, manufacturing, energy
Criminal red flags
Financial Statement Red Flags
Fraud Implementation Methods Red Flags
Fraud risk assessment
Uncover relevant fraud risk factors
Read documents and understand cases
Identify potential means of fraud and rank them according to risk
List existing measures to effectively control potential fraud and identify any shortcomings
Test the practical effectiveness of fraud prevention and detection methods
Report and document fraud risk assessments
Fraud and internal controls
The role of internal controls in fraud
Avoiding potential fraud
Correction of fraud that has occurred
Anti-Fraud Controls
preventive control
inspection control
corrective control
Fraud investigation business
Fraud investigation procedures
Develop an investigation plan
Identify appropriate persons relevant to the investigation
Get evidence
Confirm the facts and extent of fraud
Report results to appropriate parties
Dealing with fraud
Fraud investigation techniques
discovery sampling
interview
analytical procedures
trend analysis
Proportional analysis
computer data analysis
Computer-Assisted Audit Technology CATTs
Test Data
parallel simulation
overall test
Tag and track
controlled processing or reprocessing
expert system
Continuous online audit
Corporate audit
computer analysis program
digital analysis
regression analysis
Computer statistical parameters, classification, numerical stratification, numerical analysis, joining different data sources, repeated testing, gap testing, numerical summation, verifying data entry date
computer forensics
Forensic audit
scope
in litigation
Corruption, false reporting of registered capital, smuggling, fraudulent issuance of stocks and bonds, false capital contribution and evasion of capital, provision of false financial reports, illegal operation of similar businesses, dereliction of duty or abuse of power causing bankruptcy, severe punishment of losses, securities manipulation , the crime of futures trading prices, the crime of tax evasion, the crime of defrauding export tax refunds, etc., it is necessary to conduct an investigation and analysis of the accounting matters involved in the case and make scientific identification conclusions.
main body
Forensic auditors are not judicial staff and special witnesses
Purpose
Resolve specialized issues involved in litigation
method
Use professional knowledge such as industry practice standards to identify and judge
result
Provide appraisal opinions or audit reports
IIA International Institute of Internal Auditors IPPF International Professional Practice Framework for Internal Auditing COSO US Anti-Fraudulent Financial Reporting Committee CAE chief audit executive
Exam questions
Where does internal audit play a role in an organization: risk management controls and governance processes
Volume 1
The assessment of the independence of the organization’s external auditors should A: Only when an external auditor is assigned B: No internal audit department is involved C: Involved by the internal audit department only when an external auditor is assigned D: Involvement of the internal audit department when assigned and should occur on a regular basis
Reference answer: D The assessment of the independence of the organization’s external auditors should: involve the internal audit function when assigned and should be conducted regularly
A random changes B abnormal changes C normal changes D cyclic changes
Reference answer: B A is incorrect. There is an obvious upward trend in subsequent data and continues to exceed the control upper limit. B is correct. This model is based on averages, upper and lower limits, and excludes repeated breaches of upper control limits; an investigation is required. C is incorrect and the upper limit has been breached repeatedly. According to the planned model, this situation is not normal. D is incorrect. Some of the data in the chart show cyclicity, but the more important feature is the abnormality of breaking through the upper limit of control.
A person who is a member of an external assessment team should least consider which of the following elements when assessing the independence of the internal audit activity being examined? ( ) AContact and communicate frequently with the board of directors, audit committee or other regulatory authorities BFor filling staff vacancies in the internal audit department, it is necessary to consider education and experience criteria C The extent to which internal auditors assume operational responsibilities D The content of the inspection should include the scope and depth of the internal audit objectives
Reference answer: B A is incorrect. Independence is achieved through the organization's status and objectivity. The organization's status is enhanced through direct communication with the board of directors, audit committee, or other regulatory authorities. B is correct. These standards relate to professional proficiency, not independence. The chief audit officer should establish appropriate education and experience requirements for each position in the internal audit activity, taking full consideration of the scope of work and level of responsibilities of each position. C is incorrect. Taking on operational responsibilities compromises objectivity and thus independence. D is incorrect. The scope of work of the internal audit activity is a functional reflection of its organizational status and therefore promotes independence.
Which of the following objectives positions a risk management strategy at an optimal level? A cost minimization B maximize market share C loss minimization D Maximizing shareholder value
Reference answer: D A. Incorrect, this is not a comprehensive risk management approach. B. Incorrect, this is not a comprehensive approach to risk management. C. Incorrect, this is not a comprehensive approach to risk management. D. Correct. It is a comprehensive approach that enables risk management strategies to be integrated throughout the organization. Personal Note: Which of the following objectives positions a risk management strategy at an optimal level: Maximizing shareholder value
The Standards require the chief audit officer to establish and maintain quality assurance and improvement procedures. Which of the following EXCEPT is an element of a quality assurance and improvement program? ( ) A Completed internal review of audit activities B Annual evaluation of internal auditor’s personal performance CExternal assessment of compliance with audit standards D Audit work supervision
Reference answer: B B is correct. Quality assurance and improvement programs include reasonable oversight, internal assessment and ongoing monitoring, and periodic external evaluations. The evaluation of internal auditors' personal performance falls within the scope of employee management.
An initial investigation revealed that the company had never taken corrective actions to address previously reported audit findings, and subsequent on-site work confirmed that this still existed. Which of the following courses of action should be followed by the internal auditor? ( ) A takes no action and carries out operational control BDiscuss the problem with the chief audit officer, which requires a special solution C Discuss with the relevant people responsible for the problem who should know how to solve the problem D orders the relevant responsible personnel to solve the problem and they have enough time to do these things
Reference answer: C A is incorrect, the observed condition puts the organization at risk unless the situation changes or the situation is corrected. The situation in which B is incorrect and has not been corrected is not unique and does not require a special solution. C is correct. Internal auditors should confirm that relevant corrective actions have been taken and are achieving the desired results, or that management or the board of directors has assumed the risk of not taking corrective actions in response to reported findings. Furthermore, a discussion of the conclusions and recommendations should take place at the appropriate level of management before issuing the audit report. Account management's ability to obtain customer cooperation (or at least understanding) at the "appropriate" level is a critical component in resolving any problem. D is incorrect. Internal auditors do not have direct authority over clients, and exercising such authority would compromise objectivity.
The internal audit function related to internal financial reporting is: ( ) A Ensure compliance with reporting procedures B Review expense items and check each item with actual expenses C Determine whether any employee has made unauthorized expenses D. Identify inappropriate controls that increase the likelihood of unauthorized expense expenditures.
Reference answer: D A is incorrect. The Standards do not require internal auditors to ensure that reporting procedures are followed. B is incorrect. The Standards do not require that fund flows be consistent with actual expense items within a certain period. C is incorrect, this is a function of the HR or Finance department. D is correct. Internal auditors have the responsibility to identify inadequate controls, evaluate the effectiveness of management, and flag common risks. For controls with insufficient identification of responsibilities, follow-up procedures for evaluating management effectiveness and identifying problems may include observation, verification, etc. Look at the audit level corresponding to the matter
When internal auditors audit the use of company credit cards, the main concerns should be: Ⅰ. Insufficient division of responsibilities. Ⅱ. The procurement function has been weakened. Ⅲ.Credit cards may be used for personal gain. IV. Banks require companies to make large payments rather than multiple small payments. AⅠandⅢ B only has Ⅱ and Ⅳ C only III DⅠ, Ⅱ, Ⅲ and Ⅳ
Reference answer: A
Auditors regularly evaluate controls and control procedures. Which of the following best describes the concept of control as viewed by internal auditors? A Management takes actions to manage risks and increase the likelihood of achieving stated goals BControl procedures should be used by all levels of management C controls represent specific procedures designed by accountants and auditors to ensure the correctness of processing D. Management regularly fires employees who fail to achieve expected goals
Reference answer: A A.Correct. According to the Framework, controls are activities carried out by management, the board of directors and other parties to enhance risk management and increase the likelihood that stated goals and objectives will be achieved. Management is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the implementation of actions sufficient to provide reasonable assurance that goals and objectives are achieved.
An internal audit department's quality assurance procedures provide reasonable assurance that audit work conforms to applicable standards. Which of the following is designed to provide feedback on the effectiveness of the audit department's work? Ⅰ.Appropriate supervision. Ⅱ, proper training. Ⅲ. Internal evaluation. IV, external evaluation. AⅠ,ⅡandⅢ BⅠ,ⅡandⅣ CI, III and IV DII, III and IV
Reference answer: C C. Correct. Quality assurance procedures include appropriate supervision, internal evaluation, and external evaluation.
Internal auditors want to test that all claims for compensation from a health insurance company are properly approved and documented, including but not limited to evidence of the legality of the claim issued by a designated physician and whether the claim complies with the claimant's policy , then the most appropriate audit procedure is: ( ) A Conduct random statistical sampling of all policyholders, review all claim applications in the sample projects that year, and determine whether they are handled correctly BExtract a sample set of archived claim applications and trace them to approvals and other supporting documentary evidence C. Select a sample of rejected claim applications to confirm whether the rejection is reasonable. Since there are fewer documents on rejected claims, internal auditors can obtain a larger review scope with a certain sample size. D. Take samples of compensation paid from claims (cash) disbursement files and trace them to approvals and other supporting documentary evidence
Reference answer: D A is incorrect. It is expensive to conduct random inspections on all policyholders, and it is easy to miss errors. B is incorrect. It is inappropriate to sample from the archived claim sheets because some claims were not compensated and the scope of the inspection was too large. C is incorrect. Sampling from rejected claims does not demonstrate the approval and documentation of the portion of compensation paid and fails to achieve the audit objectives. D is correct. By taking a sample of paid claims and following file processing, the scope of the inspection is appropriate and effective in achieving the audit objectives.
Which of the following audit techniques allows for the continuous monitoring and analysis of computer transactions to conduct a detailed audit? ( ) A integration testing method B parallel simulation C test data Dembedded audit module
Reference answer: D A is incorrect. The integrated testing method's audit of information systems only focuses on programs and data. B is incorrect, parallel simulation is mainly for programs. C is incorrect, the test data is undoubtedly mainly for the data. D is correct. If you want to achieve continuous detection and analysis, the embedded audit module (also known as the "built-in audit module") can be said to be the best way.
A local bank hired an internal auditor from a regional bank to serve on the bank's board of directors. The bank competes with regional banks in many of the same markets but focuses more on consumer finance than business finance. In accepting this position, the internal auditor: I. would be violating the IIA's Code of Ethics because serving on the local bank's board of directors could conflict with the best interests of the internal auditor's bank. Ⅱ. It would be a violation of the IIA's Code of Professional Ethics because information obtained while serving on the board of directors of a local bank may influence recommendations regarding potential acquisitions. A only I B only Ⅱ CⅠandⅡ D is neither I nor II
Reference answer: C C. Correct. Under the Code of Ethics, internal auditors should not engage in or have any activities or relationships that may impair, or be presumed to impair, their unbiased assessment. This involvement includes activities or relationships that may conflict with the interests of the organization. Accordingly, serving on the board of directors of a local bank would constitute a conflict of interest and could impair the internal auditor's ability to perform the engagement objectively regarding the potential acquisition.
In the audit report formed by the audit of the bank, the internal auditor classified the audit findings of major issues as "deficiencies" and the audit findings of non-major issues as "areas for improvement." Which of the following would appropriately be classified as "areas for improvement"? ( ) AMany secured loans do not provide insurance for the mortgaged property B's loan officer also issues checks for disbursements of loan proceeds. C The bank incurs unnecessary mailing costs because it did not combine customer-specific reconciliation emails with monthly statements. D In a certain branch, a large amount of cash is deposited on the table behind the teller
Reference answer: C A is incorrect. Many secured loans do not provide insurance for the mortgaged property, which is a serious risk exposure for the bank and can have a significant impact on the bank's financial statements. B is incorrect and the loan officer cannot be allowed to prepare disbursement checks and grant loans to bank customers. These two positions should be separated to prevent possible employee fraud. C is correct. For the main issues under consideration, deficiencies should be significant and require correction; non-important issues can be pointed out but do not require correction. The bank's failure to combine customer-specific reconciliation emails with monthly statements and incur unnecessary mailing costs does not constitute a serious risk exposure. D is incorrect. Restricting access to cash violates applicable internal control policies.
Risk management is: ( ) AIdentify and prioritize risks B measure the risks and determine the possible consequences C Determine risk threats and likelihood of occurrence DThe overall process of identifying, controlling and resolving risks, and what actions should be taken to deal with uncertainty
Reference answer: D D is correct. Risk management is the result of economic and social units optimizing and combining various risk management technologies to effectively control risks and properly handle risks on the basis of identifying, estimating, and evaluating risks in their production and life. , in order to achieve the process of maximum security at the minimum cost.
An internal auditor found that the management of the audited unit had not established appropriate criteria for determining whether the unit's goals and objectives were met. In this case, which of the following would be considered a violation of the Standards? ( ) A failed to report the above lack of standards to the appropriate level of management B Develop appropriate standards and submit them to the management of the audited department as a basis for evaluating its business operations C express an opinion on the business operations of the audited department based on the newly established standards D Allow management of the audited unit to set appropriate standards and have these standards reviewed by internal auditors
Reference answer: B A is incorrect. The Framework does not provide for reporting when evaluation criteria are missing. B is correct. Internal auditors cannot unilaterally set standards. Evaluating controls requires appropriate standards, and internal auditors should ascertain the adequacy of the standards established by management to determine whether goals and objectives have been achieved. If the criteria are appropriate, internal auditors should use the above criteria in their assessments. If the criteria are not appropriate, internal auditors should work with management to develop evaluation criteria. Internal auditors should evaluate established operational objectives and expected results and determine whether operational standards are acceptable and adhered to. If management objectives and standards are vague, auditors should seek authoritative explanations. If internal auditors need to interpret or select operational standards, they should agree with the business client on the standards required to measure operational performance. C is incorrect. This is a practice stipulated in the Framework. With new standards, new standards must be used for evaluation. D is incorrect. This is a recommended practice regarding the evaluation criteria for cooperative development stipulated in the Framework.
Which of the following audit findings has the smallest impact, positive or negative, on the department's control environment? A This department makes long-term investment risk decisions to maximize investment returns BThe manager of this department establishes and embodies a tone of honesty and trustworthiness in all business dealings C. Many tasks in this department are repeated or reviewed by personnel from other departments. D discovered a flaw in the proper authorization process for the transaction
Reference answer: A A is the job of the investment department, which does not reflect too much or too little. Others embody behavior that is different from the basic
A major case of employee fraud occurred shortly after the internal audit engagement ended. It is possible that the internal auditors were not appropriately discharging their fraud deterrent responsibilities by failing to identify and report which of the following? A Policies, practices and procedures designed to monitor relevant activities and safeguard assets in low-risk areas are weaker than those in high-risk areas BThe control system based on separation of functions failed due to the collusion of three people C There is no written policy defining prohibited activities and actions to be taken if violations are discovered Department D employees are not properly trained and cannot distinguish between genuine signatures and forged signatures
Reference answer: C
Internal control should adhere to certain basic principles to achieve its objectives. One of these principles is separation of functions. Which of the following examples does not violate the principle of separation of functions? ( ) Treasurer A has the authority to issue checks, but gives the signature seal to the assistant treasurer in order to use the check signing machine BThe warehouse staff responsible for the custody of the inventory has the authority to dispose of damaged goods. C The sales manager is responsible for approving credit sales and has the authority to cancel the account D. Give undistributed salary checks to the department attendance clerk for mailing to absent employees
Reference answer: A A is correct. Separation of functions This control reduces the risk that each employee may make a mistake and hide errors or fraud. Custody functions for transactions, records and assets should be delegated to different persons. The finance department should safeguard assets but should not authorize or record transactions. Since the Assistant Treasurer reports to the Treasurer, the Treasurer rarely delegates tasks related to the custody of assets. Use of the check signing machine does not conflict with the Treasurer's Assistant's other duties and it does not involve the authorization or recording of transactions. B is incorrect because authority to handle damaged merchandise would conceal theft of inventory by warehouse staff. Trading authority and asset custody are incompatible. C is incorrect. The sales manager can approve credit sales to a controllable company and then write off the account as bad debt. The sales manager's authority to sell on credit is incompatible with his authority to have indirect access to assets. D is incorrect because the attendance clerk can conceal an employee's departure and hold on to that employee's paycheck. Recordkeeping duties are incompatible with asset custody duties.
A CIA lost his job due to layoffs at his original company and found a job at another company in the same industry. Which of the auditor's actions in the new organization violated the ILA Code of Ethics? ACIA uses risk analysis methods used by previous employers to determine audit priorities in new job B The new audit department does not use PPS sampling, but the auditor believes that PPS sampling would be beneficial for many types of audits performed by the new employer. He holds a training meeting and creates a form to apply this method as used by the previous employer. While C was working at a previous company, the auditor undertook extensive research to determine "best practices" in the finance department as part of the company's audit. Since much of the research work was performed at home in his spare time, he retained much of the information and plan for use in an audit of the new employer's financial department D None of the above behaviors violates the "Code of Professional Ethics"
Reference answer: D
Coordinating the work of the internal audit department with enforcement inspectors is beneficial to the organization because internal auditors can: AInfluence law enforcement inspectors’ interpretation of the law so that the company’s practices comply with regulations B recommends that law enforcement inspectors change the scope of inspections to limit their preferences C helps law enforcement inspectors conduct on-site work to reduce their on-site inspection time D Provide evidence of adequate compliance testing to law enforcement inspectors through internal audit working papers and reports
Reference answer: D
Which of the following appropriately describes an internal control questionnaire? ( ) A provides detailed information about the control system BThis questionnaire takes less time to complete than other control assessment methods C requires internal auditors to conduct appropriate management D provides indirect evidence, which still needs to be confirmed
Reference answer: D A is incorrect. Questionnaires usually provide "whether" answers, so the evidence provided by questionnaires is not as detailed as that provided by other audit procedures. B is incorrect. Questionnaires are usually long and time-consuming to complete. C is incorrect, the auditor does not need to be present. D is correct. The internal control questionnaire consists of a series of questions about internal controls, which are used to prevent or detect errors or irregularities. The answers to these questions will help internal auditors identify the internal control policies and procedures relevant to specific audit assertions and design tests of controls to evaluate the effectiveness of internal control procedures and operations. Questionnaires provide a framework to ensure that certain aspects are not overlooked; however, this approach is not sufficient to understand the entire system. Therefore, the information obtained in this way is indirect and needs to be confirmed through other procedures, such as observation, inspection, flow chart, inspection documents, etc.
A current audit of payment activity revealed a number of significant errors in the processing of vouchers payable accounts, resulting in the loss of many discounts and many additional adjustments and credit notes. The audit time spent on this section was longer than expected due to the many exceptions that had to be analyzed. The auditor observed the operations of each payable voucher clerk, took samples from the accounts payable, purchasing, and receiving departments and analyzed transaction records, and obtained system data on transaction volume, error correction transactions, and lost discount summaries. The causes of the various errors discovered during detailed testing, field observations and analysis of exceptions in any of the three divisions have not yet been identified. The most appropriate course of action that the auditor should take to identify the cause is: ( ) A Ask the people who handle accounts payable and transactions involved to get corresponding advice B expands the sample size, but the attributes of the sample drawn are the same as those of the test sample C concentrates on auditing cash payments with a view to uncovering all relevant information through these tests D. Describes issues related to the transaction in a special report to management without stating the reasons for their occurrence or drawing conclusions.
Reference answer: A A is correct. In the current situation, in order to find out the reasons, the auditor should interview people who know the situation to obtain relevant information and then analyze it, which should be said to be the most appropriate course of action. B is incorrect. Due to limited time, it is not appropriate to expand the sample size for testing. C is incorrect. The audit objective is about accounts payable, and the audit of cash payments has nothing to do with this audit objective. D is incorrect. The audit report should include the audit conclusion and the reasons for the problems, otherwise it will be incomplete.
The chief audit executive is interviewing a candidate. The chief audit executive determined that the applicant was proficient in internal audit techniques, accounting, and financial knowledge; however, the applicant's knowledge of economics and information technology was limited. Which of the following actions is most appropriate? ? A's application is rejected due to lack of knowledge required by the Standard BThe applicant can still be offered a position despite the applicant lacking knowledge in some basic areas C encourages applicants to receive training in economics and computers and then reapply D If other employees in the department have sufficient knowledge of economics and information technology, the applicant can be offered a position
Reference answer: D A. Incorrect. The Standards do not require each internal auditor to have knowledge in all relevant areas. B. Incorrect, internal audit activities may require experts in economics or information technology. C. Incorrect, encouraging applicants to participate in additional training is insufficient to meet the current needs of internal audit activities. D. Correct. The internal audit activity should generally possess or acquire the knowledge, skills and other competencies to perform its responsibilities. The above attributes include proficiency in applying internal auditing standards, procedures and techniques. The internal audit activity should have some in-house personnel or engage outside service providers with accounting, auditing, economics, finance, statistics, information technology, engineering, taxation, legal, environmental affairs and other relevant skills necessary to perform the internal audit responsibilities. Subject knowledge. However, each member of the internal audit activity does not need to be qualified in all disciplines. There are various assessment methods, depending on the knowledge points of the assessment. If it is B alone, it is likely that the knowledge point of the assessment is whether each internal auditor is required to master knowledge in all relevant fields. If BD is put together it is an assessment, do you need someone to guide you in order to meet the competency standards? Even if you are not familiar with a certain area, you can still audit this area if you have the assistance of experienced experts or external resources.
The main objectives of the internal auditor's working papers are: ( ) A Provide written records of the planning and execution of business procedures carried out B can be used as a way to prepare financial statements C. Record the weaknesses in internal controls and make suggestions for improvement to management. D Comply with the Standards
Reference answer: A A is correct. Business working papers can usually: provide in-principle support for business communication, contribute to the formulation, implementation and review of business plans, form documents to demonstrate whether business objectives have been achieved, facilitate third-party review, and provide a basis for evaluating the quality of internal audit activities. By providing a basis, it can provide relevant support for events such as insurance claims, fraud cases and litigation, which is helpful for the career development of all internal auditors, and can show that internal audit activities comply with the Standards. B is incorrect. Working papers cannot be used as a means of preparing financial statements. C is incorrect. Documenting internal control weaknesses is only an example of the content of the work papers and is not the primary goal of preparing the work papers. D is incorrect. The preparation of appropriate working papers is a requirement of standards of professional practice but is not the primary purpose of their existence.
The most convincing audit evidence below is: A A real estate deed recorded in a government agency B A canceled check filled out by the accountant and returned from the bank C Employee time cards kept by the manager DVendor invoices filed by the accounting department
Reference answer: A A.Correct. This information is collected by external parties and has not experienced the business activities in the audited area, so it is the most probative. B. Incorrect, this is internal and external evidence, generated by the audit business client, and may be tampered with. C. Incorrect, this is internal evidence, generated by the audit client, and may be subject to tampering. D. Incorrect, this is external and internal evidence. Although it is generated externally, it is retained by the audit engagement client and therefore may be tampered with.
Which of the following actions would be considered a violation of the Standards? Ⅰ. Review the draft audit report with the audit client, obtain feedback from the audit client, and consider the evaluation opinions of the audit client when writing the final audit report. II. The application development team is preparing to build some control programs into the main computer application being developed. An auditor is a member of the team, but he also participated in the audit of these control programs. III. Given limited resources, the chief audit officer conducted a risk analysis to determine which departments should be audited. ( ) A Only III is correct BOnly Ⅰ and Ⅲ are correct CⅠ, Ⅱ and Ⅲ are all correct D None of the above statements are correct
Reference answer: C Ⅰ. Violation of the Standards because not all draft reports can be reviewed with the audit client. Ⅱ. Violation of the "Standards" because the standards stipulate that auditors should avoid evaluating work they have previously been responsible for to avoid affecting objectivity. Ⅲ. Violation of the "Standards" because resource constraints may affect independence. When resources are limited, the first thing the chief audit officer should do is evaluate the possible consequences of resource limitations and communicate and report to the audit committee. So choose C. Pay special attention to "III. In view of limited resources, the chief audit officer conducted a risk analysis to determine which departments should be audited." It is confusing. The first half of the sentence is correct, but the risk analysis should support reporting to the audit committee. So it's not right either. .
Enterprise Risk Management: A ensures the achievement of organizational goals B requires internal auditors to identify risks and control activities C includes identifying events that have a negative impact on organizational goals D involves selecting the best risk response for the organization
Reference answer: C A. Incorrect, the risk management process cannot fully guarantee that organizational goals will be achieved. B. Incorrect, having internal auditors determine control activities would compromise their independence and objectivity. C. Correct. The content described in this selection is the content of the risk management framework. D. Incorrect. Enterprise risk management is not concerned with selecting the best risk response, but rather selecting a risk response that is consistent with the enterprise's risk appetite. And selection activities are conducted by the management team, not the audit committee. This kind of question is too confusing. The goal is to ensure the realization of organizational goals, but it cannot completely guarantee the realization of organizational goals.
Suppose your organization is looking to acquire a small toxic waste disposal business. As an internal auditor, you are a member of the acquisition review team and specialize in the prudence review of acquisitions. As an internal auditor, your audit scope is least likely to include: A Assess the impact of recent lawsuits against scrap companies B Review the acquired company’s procedures for obtaining scrap raw materials and compare them with legal requirements C analyzes the company’s compliance and disclosure of loan contracts D Evaluate the efficiency and profitability of scrap company operations
Reference answer: A A.Correct. As an auditor engaged in a prudential review of an acquisition, the scope of the audit is least likely to include assessing the impact of recent litigation against a scrap company.
Which of the following situations violates the IIA's Code of Professional Ethics? ( ) A In a case where a partner sued a company for fraud, the company's internal auditor was summoned by the court and he leaked confidential audit information in court The internal auditor of an office supplies manufacturing company B recently completed an audit of the company's marketing department. Based on this audit experience, he spent several hours over the weekend to provide paid consulting to a local hospital, guiding the hospital's marketing department to implement a similar audit C. An internal auditor gave a presentation at a local IIA conference, which was attended by internal auditors from many of the company's major competitors, outlining the procedures he had designed for auditing a company's electronic data interchange systems. D During an audit, the internal auditor learned that a certain company was about to launch a new product that would revolutionize the industry. Since the new product was likely to be successful, the internal auditor accepted the production manager's suggestion and purchased more of the company. stock
Reference answer: D A is incorrect. The Code of Ethics states that internal auditors should respect the value and ownership of the information they obtain and should not disclose information without appropriate authorization except in the context of legal or professional obligations. B is incorrect. There is nothing wrong with the part-time job because you are not dealing with competitors or suppliers. C is incorrect. Giving a speech does not violate the Code of Professional Ethics. On the contrary, the purpose of IIA is to "make progress through knowledge sharing." D is correct. The Code of Professional Ethics stipulates that IIA members and internal auditors may not use confidential information for any personal gain. Several knowledge points for the assessment: 1- Internal audit will not disclose information to the outside world, except for court or other legal obligations; 2- There is no problem with part-time work, but you need to be careful not to deal with competitors or suppliers. 3-No problem giving a speech
To save time, CAE no longer requires the completion of a standardized internal control questionnaire for each audit engagement. Does this practice violate the Standards? A violation, because internal control assessment should be carried out for each business, and the internal control questionnaire is a mandatory means that must be used to assess control B violation, because internal control assessment should be carried out for each business, and internal control questionnaire is the most efficient assessment method C is not violated because the auditor can omit necessary procedures based on audit judgment when time is tight. D is not a violation because auditors are not required to complete an internal control questionnaire for each engagement
Reference answer: D Auditors are not required to complete an internal control questionnaire for each engagement
A utility that invests in vehicle repairs is most likely to implement which of the following internal controls to reduce the risk of vehicle theft? AReview the adequacy of insurance coverage B Systematically report on all repair work orders C Take a physical inventory of all vehicles and check the results with accounting records D. Store maintenance vehicles in a safe place, and issue and return them to the warehouse with the consent of the custodian.
Reference answer: D
When selecting a coaching strategy for training internal audit staff, the chief audit executive should first consider: Organization A’s goals B learning content Student C’s learning desire D budget constraint
Reference answer: A A.Correct. Helping achieve the organization's goals is the ultimate goal of internal audit activities. Without goals, there is no direction to achieve the training guidance strategy. B. Incorrect. Without setting specific goals for training activities based on organizational goals, the content of training cannot be outlined. C. Incorrect. Students' desire to learn should be considered after determining the training objectives. D. Incorrect, budget constraints should not be considered first but rather later in the training program process.
According to the COSO comprehensive risk management framework, the chief executive officer (CEO) is usually responsible for the following, except: ( ) AMeet with sales, marketing, finance and other managers to understand operational risks and risk countermeasures B Oversee those operating activities and risks that are relevant to the organization’s risk appetite C Lead senior management and provide guidance DEstablish a common risk management language
Reference answer: D D is correct. Establishing a common risk management language is often the responsibility of the risk management officer. Other functions fall within the scope of the CEO's responsibilities.
Which of the following actions violates the concept of confidentiality of work papers? ( ) A brought the working papers back to his accommodation the night before B sometimes presents working papers to business clients C Ask the external auditor to copy the working papers D sometimes misplaces work papers
Reference answer: D A is incorrect. Ongoing physical control of work papers while in the field is appropriate. B is incorrect. Workpapers may be presented to business clients with approval from the chief audit officer. C is incorrect. Internal and external auditors usually have access to each other's work programs and work papers. D is correct. Work papers should always be properly protected. They should remain in the possession and control of the internal auditor or stored in a secure location throughout the field work. In offices where internal audit activities occur, people should lock their work papers in cabinets and sign when they are removed. Internal auditors sometimes misplace work papers, violating confidentiality requirements. In the internal audit activity office, people should keep their working papers in a locked cabinet.
Internal auditors are conducting a test to determine whether Gas & Electric Appliances should move its service centers from one area to another. The service center has maintenance and service vehicles that drive to customers' residential areas to provide services. The auditor wants to determine the amount of reduction in average miles driven that would result from relocating to another area. Which of the following statistical sampling methods is more appropriate for this type of test? ( ) A attribute sampling BDiscovery sampling C sampling according to probability proportion (monetary unit) D unit average sampling
Reference answer: D A is incorrect, attribute sampling does not produce relevant quantitative values. B is incorrect. Discovery sampling is used to discover attributes with extremely low probability of occurrence in the population and cannot be used to estimate a certain variable. C is incorrect. The individual book values are summed to obtain the overall book value, which is used in PPS sampling. D is correct. Unit mean sampling is the only variable sampling method used to estimate variables when individual book values from which to infer the overall value are not available.
During the preliminary investigation phase, which of the following methods of evaluating internal controls provides internal auditors with the most intuitive understanding of the system and the method for analyzing complex businesses? ( ) A flow chart method B Questionnaire method C matrix diagram method D detailed description
Reference answer: A A is correct. The flow chart uses diagrams to represent the step-by-step process of the business, including voucher (information) preparation, authorization, process, storage, etc. Flowcharts enable internal auditors to analyze the system and determine the so-called strengths and weaknesses of internal controls and the appropriate areas for audit focus. B is incorrect. The questionnaire only provides an agenda for evaluation. C is incorrect. The matrix diagram method cannot provide an intuitive understanding of the system. Only flow charts can do this. D is incorrect. The detailed description method cannot provide a way to evaluate complex business, only the flow chart can.
One risk associated with the purchasing cycle is that order quantities may exceed demand. Which of the following controls would prevent this? ( ) ARequisitions are reviewed by the department head before they are submitted to the purchasing department B When the computer prompts that the inventory level is too low, the purchasing department places an order. C The acceptance department will unload the goods to be accepted only after receiving the original purchase order. D. After the inspection department provides an acceptance report including a delivery note prepared by the supplier, the goods are stored in the warehouse.
Reference answer: A A is correct. The purchasing department makes purchases based on purchase requisitions reviewed by the relevant business department managers, which can effectively prevent excessive purchasing. B is incorrect. If there is no participation from relevant business departments and the purchasing department only purchases according to computer prompts, over-purchasing may still occur when the demand cannot be determined. C is incorrect. When the goods enter the acceptance department, the ordering behavior has already occurred, and there is no way to prevent the order quantity from exceeding the demand. D is incorrect. The ordering behavior has already occurred at this time and there is no way to prevent the order quantity from exceeding the demand quantity. B cannot determine if the level is low, it means purchasing
Generally, working papers documenting internal audit engagements should: ( ) AKeep it in accordance with the guidance issued by the government B kept for 3 years CAccording to the requirements of the internal audit activity policy D was destroyed after two subsequent audits.
Reference answer: C A is incorrect, work papers are the assets of the organization, and only work papers dealing with government contracts are affected by guidance issued by the government. B is incorrect. There is no specific storage period required. C is correct. The chief audit officer should establish custody requirements for business records that are consistent with the organization's policies, management requirements, and other relevant requirements. Therefore, work papers should be kept or handled in accordance with the policies of the organization.
Which of the following is not included in the scope statement of the final business communication? ? A review time BBusiness goals CUnaudited activity The nature and extent of the work carried out by D
Reference answer: B A. Incorrect, the timing of the audit, related activities that were not audited, and the nature and extent of the work performed should be included in the statement of scope. B. Correct. The scope statement should identify the activities to be audited and, where appropriate, include supporting information such as the timing of the audit. If necessary, related unaudited activities should also be identified to outline the boundaries of the business. The nature and scope of the business being conducted should also be described. Not required for business goals. . Statement including the time of the audit, related activities that were not audited, and the nature and extent of the work performed incorrectly
Which of the following audit evidence is the most convincing? ( ) A A real estate deed recorded in a government agency B A canceled check filled out by the accountant and returned from the bank C Employee time cards kept by the manager DVendor invoices filed by the accounting department
Reference answer: A A is correct. This information is collected by external parties and has not experienced the business activities in the audited area, so it is the most probative. B is incorrect. This is internal and external evidence, generated by the audit business client, and may be tampered with. C is incorrect. This is internal evidence, generated by the audit client, and may have been tampered with. D is incorrect, this is external and internal evidence. Although it is generated externally, it is retained by the audit engagement client and therefore may be tampered with.
An internal auditor is evaluating the adequacy of new policies and procedures in maintaining appropriate risks. To achieve this audit objective, the least relevant procedures are: A. Interview with operation and management personnel to clarify those vague business procedures. BIf necessary, interview top management or board members to clarify policy content C Test whether the investment sample meets the requirements of the new business procedure D. Review recently announced new regulations and determine whether the new procedures meet the requirements of those regulations.
Reference answer: C The sample may include pre-policy investments, which certainly do not meet the new requirements. Others are matters that can be determined related to the new requirements
Cost savings are positioned under: A Project Result Audit BFinancial audit C Compliance Audit DOperational audit
Reference answer: D A. Incorrect. Project results audit focuses on whether the results comply with the contract. B. Incorrect, external auditors focus on financial audits. C. Incorrect, compliance audits focus on compliance. D. Correct. Operational audits focus on costs. I was confused between B financial audit and D operational audit, and finally chose D. The analysis is that external auditors focus on financial auditing. My understanding is that financial audit pays more attention to financial reports and other content, and costs will also affect financial reports, but it is closer to operational audit.
When an internal audit activity performs which of the following activities, it would be appropriate to engage an outside service provider with expertise in health care benefits? A evaluates the organization’s settlement of retirement benefit expenses, including health care benefits. B Compare the cost of an organization's health care benefit program to the cost of other programs in the same industry C. Train employees to conduct audits of health care costs across major divisions of the organization D All the above answers are correct
Reference answer: D D. Correct. The internal audit activity should generally possess or acquire the knowledge, skills and other competencies to perform its responsibilities. For assurance engagements, the chief audit executive should obtain competent advice and assistance if the internal auditor lacks the knowledge, skills, or other competence to perform all or part of the engagement. For consulting engagements, if the internal auditor lacks the knowledge, skills, or other competencies to perform all or part of the engagement, the chief audit executive should decline the engagement or obtain expert advice and assistance. Accordingly, if the internal audit function lacks expertise regarding health care costs, it should engage an outside service provider who can provide the required knowledge, skills, and other competencies. These outside service providers can help in estimating a company's retirement benefit expenses, in conducting comparative analyzes of health care costs, and in training personnel to audit health care costs.
The chief audit officer is appointed to serve on a committee that evaluates the qualifications of external auditors. A partner in an accounting firm responsible for an external audit invites the chief audit officer to go hunting with him on his private hunting property for a week. The CEO should: ( ) A accepts, if both their schedules allow B refuses, given the conflict of interests between the parties C is acceptable as long as it does not take up working time D Ask the chief accountant whether doing so violates the company's ethics
Reference answer: B A is incorrect. Regardless of whether the chief auditor's time permits, the chief audit officer cannot participate in activities that may affect the impartial practice of practice. B is correct. The IIA's Code of Ethics stipulates that internal auditors should not engage in activities or relationships that may impede or be perceived to impede their impartial evaluation. This involvement includes activities and relationships that conflict with the organization's goals. The chief audit officer's participation as a judge in the activities of the person being evaluated will obviously hinder his fair evaluation and is therefore inappropriate. C is incorrect. Internal auditors cannot engage in activities that may affect the fair performance of the engagement, whether or not it is during business hours. D is incorrect. The chief accountant (sometimes translated as "comptroller") has no authority to judge whether this activity violates the company's ethics.
If internal controls are very weak, the highest risk areas for possible fraud and misuse of company assets are: ( ) A senior manager used company travel and entertainment funds for activities that were likely to be unapproved B purchases supplies from a fictitious supplier C Funding is provided to institutions that may be related to the president or is not used for the purposes specified in the company's articles of association D payroll department staff adds fictitious employees
Reference answer: C A is incorrect. The amount involved in travel and entertainment funds is small due to limitations in the scope of expenses. B is incorrect. The amount involved in purchasing supplies from fictitious suppliers is small due to limitations in the scope of expenses. C is correct. The standard for measuring the level of risk is the amount and the possibility of occurrence. In the case of very weak internal controls, the funding is provided to an organization that may be related to the president or is not used for the purpose stipulated in the organization's charter. The amount involved may be large, and very weak internal controls can easily lead to fraudulent pretexts. The "funding" was used for fraudulent purposes. D is incorrect. The amount involved in adding fictitious employees is not large due to the limitation of the scope of expenses.
In an operating audit, internal auditors compare a subsidiary's inventory turnover ratio to accepted industry standards for the purpose of: ( ) A Evaluate the accuracy of internal financial reporting B Test controls designed to protect assets C Determine whether company procedures regarding inventory levels are followed D Evaluate performance and show where additional auditing is needed
Reference answer: D A is incorrect, comparison to industry standards does not test the accuracy of internal reports. B Incorrect, comparison to industry standards does not test inventory security design controls. C is incorrect. Comparison with industry standards does not test policy compliance. D is correct. This analytical procedure will provide an evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of subsidiary inventory management.
Which of the following represents the best risk assessment technique? A Assess the level of risk based on the likelihood of future events occurring and their impact on achieving the organization's long-term goals B Assess its inherent and control risks and their impact on financial misstatements C Assess the risk level of existing and future events, their impact on achieving the organization’s objectives, and potential causes D. Assess the risk level of existing and future events, their impact on accomplishing the organization's mission, and the likelihood of eliminating existing or potential risk factors.
Reference answer: C A. Incorrect, this is not the best technique because it only uses a two-factor analysis method to conduct wind (i.e. event and impact). B. Incorrect, this is not an optimal technique because it does not take a comprehensive approach to risk management. C. Correct. This is best practice because it takes a comprehensive approach to risk management that considers not just the event and impact, but also the reasons why the event occurred. D. Incorrect, this option also uses a two-factor analysis method and also talks about eliminating risks rather than mitigating them. You still have to read the question carefully. The error in option D lies in the word "eliminate". It does not eliminate the risk, it can only mitigate the risk.
The newly appointed chief audit officer of a large retail company expressed doubts about the widespread use of inventory compliance testing during audit activities, claiming that this method was inconsistent with the principle of materiality. Which of the following statements is the most reasonable response to the chief audit officer's statement? Ⅰ.Importance is related not only to the size of each store, but also to the control structure that affects the entire organization. II. By definition, any deviation from specified control procedures is significant. III. The only way to ensure that all important amounts in a company's control structure are checked is to conduct a comprehensive audit of all inventories. ( ) A only Ⅰ B only III C only has Ⅰ and Ⅱ DⅠ, Ⅱ and Ⅲ are all correct
Reference answer: A Ⅰ.Correct. Importance is defined as items that are potentially harmful to the organization. Importance includes both quantity and nature, and is not limited to items that are determined in quantity. II. Incorrect, there are some control errors that are minor in nature and are not considered important. III. Incorrect, sampling methods can be used to provide comprehensive coverage of the entire organization's control structure. Therefore choose A.
Insurance companies are receiving hospitalization insurance claims directly from hospitals through computer media, but hospitals are not handing over insurance policies to insurance companies. Which of the following control procedures would be most effective in detecting false claims in this environment: ( ) A Apply the Integrated Testing Method (ITF) to test the accuracy of the processing in a transparent way to the data processing B Prepare a monitoring program to identify abnormal claim types or number of claims based on the characteristics of account categories for investigation by the claims processing department C uses general audit software to compare claims identification numbers with a valid list of major insurance customers. D. Establish batch control for all claims received from a hospital and process these claims
Reference answer: B B is correct. Monitoring is the evaluation of the quality of internal controls. Management considers whether internal controls are appropriately designed and operating as intended, and modifies it to reflect changed circumstances. Monitoring can take the form of individual, periodic evaluations or ongoing monitoring. Ongoing monitoring can be part of daily operations and includes managerial and supervisory reviews, comparisons, verifications and other actions taken by department personnel as part of their daily activities. Thus, monitoring the number and nature of claims can detect lapses in internal controls.
Which of the following situations represents a weakness in the payroll department's internal controls? ( ) Personnel in the A payroll department should rotate their positions B Salary checks are issued by the employee’s direct manager C Salary records should be reconciled with tax reports quarterly DThe time recording function is independent of the payroll department
Reference answer: B A is incorrect. Regular rotation of payroll department personnel is a good internal control. B is correct. The lack of segregation of duties when salary checks are issued by the employee's direct manager is a weak link in internal controls. Paychecks are issued by the employee's immediate manager, and there may be instances where an employee leaves the company without reporting it. Direct managers may use time clocks to record employees' arrival and departure times and fraudulently collect paychecks. Only people not affiliated with Payroll Records or the business unit can send paychecks. C is incorrect. It is good internal control to reconcile cash records with tax reports quarterly. D is incorrect. The time recording function is independent of the payroll department, which is good internal control.
Company management has just implemented a policy requiring all departments to immediately reduce staff and budgets by 10%. The CAE responded to this "downsizing" (i.e., overall reduction in headcount) program by asking audit managers to reduce the time allocated to each task by 10%. Which of the following statements is correct? The ACAE action will result in roughly the same risk as the previous audit plan, just 10% lower B Each audit manager can obtain an audit benefit range equivalent to 90% of the previously defined audit procedures by simultaneously cutting 10% of the audit procedures. CCAE should re-evaluate risk priorities and reduce specific audit tasks rather than across-the-board cuts of 10% D All of the above are correct
Reference answer: C
The best evidence to prove whether excessive inventory has been accumulated is: ( ) A Compare current production requirements to the sum of inventory on hand and ordered B counts the inventory and compares the count with the perpetual inventory records C review purchase order D. Analyze last quarter’s excess inventory report
Reference answer: A A is correct. Comparing current production requirements with the total inventory on hand and ordered can tell whether the total inventory greatly exceeds the actual demand, thus obtaining evidence of excess inventory. B is incorrect. Counting inventory and comparing the count with the perpetual inventory records only obtains evidence of the existence and actual quantity of the inventory, but does not reveal whether it is excessive. C is incorrect. The review of the purchase order was not compared with existing inventory and actual needs, and no evidence of excess could be obtained. D is incorrect. Analyzing last quarter's excess inventory report does not provide evidence of whether the current inventory is excessive.
The internal audit service is currently undertaking its first external evaluation in its three-year history. During interviews with some internal audit staff, the review team learned about some behaviors of internal auditors over the past three years. Which of the following behaviors will affect the quality assurance review team's evaluation of the objectivity of the internal audit organization? ( ) A. During the payroll audit, an internal auditor told the review panel that the payroll manager came to him and stated that he was looking for an accountant to prepare financial statements for his part-time business. The internal auditor agreed to do the work in his spare time. make some extra money B During the audit of the company's office expansion project, the deputy general manager of equipment management gave the internal auditor a commemorative cup with the company name. This kind of commemorative cup was given to each employee at the groundbreaking ceremony. C. After reviewing the setup of a data processing system, the internal auditor made recommendations on control standards. Three months after the audit was completed, the audit client asked the auditor to review the adequacy of certain controls. The internal auditor agreed and implemented the review. D. The internal auditor was asked to participate in a working group with the purpose of solving the problem of reducing the company's inventory theft or reducing losses. This was the first consulting engagement undertaken by the internal audit agency. The internal auditor's task was to propose relevant issues to the working group. Recommendations on appropriate control measures
Reference answer: A A is correct. The internal auditor's practice of taking over part-time accounting for the payroll audit created a conflict of interest between him and the audit client, thereby compromising his objectivity and affecting the review team's evaluation. B is incorrect. Under the Framework, acceptance of promotional items that are publicly available or of minimal value should not impede the internal auditor's professional judgment. Therefore, accepting a commemorative mug engraved with the company's name does not compromise the auditor's objectivity. C is incorrect. Internal auditors audit the audit object, make audit recommendations, and conduct follow-up audits. These are appropriate audit behaviors and will not damage their objectivity. D is incorrect. The provision of the above consulting services by internal auditors is a normal audit work and will not damage their objectivity.
Which of the following controls would prevent disputes over billing of expenses by independent contractors? ( ) A Timely recording of commitments and expenses B signs a written agreement containing billing fee terms C Provide appropriate segregation of duties between purchasing and accounts payable departments D Submit monthly reports comparing actual expenditures to approved budget
Reference answer: B A is incorrect and prompt reporting will not resolve the issue. B is correct. The existence of such an agreement will prevent disputes regarding fee reimbursement. C is incorrect. There is no evidence in the statement of the problem that an incompatible position exists. D is incorrect. Comparing monthly reports may identify an issue but will not prevent disputes over expenses. D is discovered after the fact and cannot be prevented.
Two types of errors can occur in audit sampling: Type I errors and Type II errors. These risks: ( ) AThe probability that the sample obtained directly from the internal auditor is not representative of the population B can be reduced by applying more reliable and more expensive audit procedures CThe importance is determined by the economic consequences of drawing conclusions based on an incorrect sample D respectively refers to: (1) the risk of internal control failure; (2) the risk of result errors not being discovered
Reference answer: A A is correct. Sampling risk is the probability that a sample conclusion, while correctly drawn, does not fully represent the population; that is, the conclusion drawn from the sample may be different from the conclusion drawn from examining each element in the population. Type I and Type II errors are major aspects of sampling risk. The first type of error is the risk of false rejection or insufficient reliance, that is, the possibility that the sampling results indicate that there is a major error but in fact there is no major error. This risk is related to the efficiency of the business. The second type of error is error risk or excessive reliance risk, that is, the possibility that the sampling results indicate that there is no major error but in fact there is a major error. This risk is related to the effectiveness of the business. In comparison, Type 2 errors are more serious. B is incorrect. Non-sampling risk depends on the quality of business procedures. C is incorrect. The size of sampling risk does not entirely depend on the economic consequences of incorrect conclusions. D is incorrect. Audit risk includes control risk and inspection risk.
Internal auditors are conducting confirmation engagements for companies implementing business process reengineering. The auditor did not identify any employees who had reduced their required responsibilities as a result of the change initiative, but the auditor noted a generally negative attitude toward the change. Which of the following is most likely to correct this matter? A flat organizational structure to promote better communication between management levels BRewrite the need for change and find ways to communicate values to employees C Cultivate a "silo" mentality so employees can better see their areas of responsibility within a project D Revitalize the process with new projects, topics and change agents
Reference answer: B
For organizations that frequently develop new products, it is more appropriate to divide departments by products and functions at the same time and implement a dual authorization system. Among the following organizational structures, the one most suitable for this type of organization is: A expert bureaucracy B mechanical C matrix formula D mechanical bureaucracy
Reference answer: C A. Incorrect. Expert bureaucracy is an organizational structure with high complexity and low standardization in which experts must exist. B. Incorrect. The mechanistic organizational structure is a highly formalized and standardized organizational structure, and this structure does not implement dual authorization. This is not the best organizational structure. C. Correct. The matrix organizational structure combines departments divided by functions and departments divided by products to establish a dual reporting structure, and this structure is most suitable for organizations where it is necessary to frequently establish product development groups; D. Incorrect, in mechanical bureaucracy In a traditional organizational structure, rules and regulations are ubiquitous and tasks are highly routine.
Internal auditors must be able to carefully distinguish between scope limitations and other limitations in the audit. Which of the following is not a scope limitation? ( ) The branch manager of business client A stated that the branch was converting a major computer system and stated that the planned audit of this part of the information system would be postponed to next year. The Audit Committee B reviewed the audit work arrangements for the year and deleted audit projects that the Chief Audit Officer considered necessary. Business C customer stated that certain customers could not be contacted because the organization was negotiating a long-term contract with these customers and they did not want customers to be disrupted D None of the above three items
Reference answer: B A is incorrect, delaying the audit of some major computer systems is a scope limitation. This delay limits the conduct of business. Internal auditors report scope limitations to senior management and the board of directors so that they can determine whether the limitations are justified. B is correct. The audit committee's decision to remove an engagement from the annual engagement schedule is not a scope limitation. The responsibility of the Audit Committee is to review and approve the scope of internal audit activities planned for the year. C is incorrect. The prohibition on contact with specific clients is a scope restriction. This prohibition limits the conduct of specific audit procedures. D is incorrect, answers A and C already point out the scope limitations.
Which of the following skills do the Standards require internal auditors to possess? Ⅰ. Internal auditors should understand the importance of interpersonal relationships and be good at handling them; Ⅱ. Internal auditors should be able to identify and evaluate the importance and significance of deviations from good practices; Ⅲ. Internal auditors should be experts such as economics , experts in business law, taxation, finance and information technology; IV. Internal auditors should have excellent oral and written expression skills. A only Ⅱ BⅠandⅡ CⅢ and Ⅳ DⅠ, Ⅱ and Ⅳ are all correct
Reference answer: D D. Correct. Internal auditors are expected to recognize good business practices, understand interpersonal relationships, and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Auditors are not required to be experts in a broad field relevant to their audit responsibilities.
Who will have primary responsibility for providing the Audit Committee with information that will benefit the professional and organizational benefits of internal audit's coordination of assurance work and consulting activities with other agencies? A external auditor BChief Audit Executive CEO DEach validation and advisory body
Reference answer: B
What is residual risk? The impact of A risk B Risks under control C unmanaged risks DPotential risks in the environment
Reference answer: C
Which of the following situations would help improve overall audit efficiency between the internal audit department and the external audit department? A Narrow the scope of internal audit to avoid potential conflicts of interest B's multiple audits of the same department are scheduled to be conducted at different times C Before external audit is carried out, the internal audit department shall audit each functional department D. Narrow the scope of external audit based on the business conditions of the internal audit department
Reference answer: D D. Correct. According to the Framework, external auditors may utilize the results of internal audit work when auditing, and the chief audit executive should discuss the audit work planned by internal and external auditors to ensure appropriate audit coverage and minimize duplication of work. Internal audit reports are available to external auditors to help them decide and adjust the scope and timing of the work.
How should computer libraries be secured? A system of record accessed by the installer B oversees physical access to library media C restricts physical and logical access D Deny remote access via terminal
Reference answer: C A. Incorrect. The logging system can only record the behavior of accessing the program library for subsequent accountability, and cannot guarantee the immediate security of the program. B. Incorrect, supervising physical access to library media controls only the physical media. C. Correct. In order to ensure the security of the program library, control should be carried out from both the physical media and logical access aspects. Restricting transaction and logical access exactly meets the requirements of these two aspects. D. Incorrect, denying remote access through the terminal controls only logical access.
Internal auditors should maintain objectivity in performing their work. Assuming that the CAE receives an annual bonus as part of his personal compensation, under what circumstances would such a bonus compromise the CAO's objectivity? ( ) AThe bonus is managed by the board of directors or its affiliated remuneration management committee BThe bonus is based on the monetary amount received or the proposed future savings as a result of the audit C The scope of internal audit work is to evaluate internal controls rather than evaluate account balances D All three of the above are correct
Reference answer: B A is incorrect. The board of directors should determine the chief audit officer's compensation. B is correct. Objectivity may be compromised when the bonus is based on the monetary amount received or proposed future savings as a result of the audit. Bonuses based on the above circumstances may unduly influence the business conducted or the recommendations made. C is incorrect. The scope of the internal audit activity includes evaluating and promoting improvements in risk management, control, and governance processes. D is incorrect. Objectivity is not compromised if the board of directors determines the chief audit officer's compensation or if the scope of the internal audit activity is to evaluate controls rather than account balances.
The internal auditor plans to conduct an audit of the effectiveness of the quality assurance work. Since the work involves the acceptance of goods, entry into production, and scrap costs associated with defective goods, the audit client believes that such an audit is outside the scope of the internal audit activity and is not within the scope of the internal audit activity. This is the purview of the quality assurance department. The most appropriate internal auditor response to this is: A Review the charter of the internal audit activity and the approved audit engagement plan with the audit engagement client, which specifies the scope of engagement to be evaluated for the current period BSince quality assurance is a new job, management should be the coordinator to approve the determination of the business scope. C pointed out before starting the audit that the engagement was simply to check whether the quality assurance work complied with approved, established standards. D. Due to the uncooperative nature of the audit business client, the business is ineffective and should be terminated.
Reference answer: A
The division manager believes that the recent increase in gross profit is due to improvements in operational efficiency. Which of the following audit procedures is most relevant to this conclusion? A Carry out a physical inventory of inventory B draws product samples, compares the unit cost of the current year with that of the previous year, tests the cost composition, and analyzes the standard cost difference C Take inventory of equipment to determine if there have been significant changes D. Take samples of finished goods inventory and trace raw material costs to purchase prices to determine the accuracy of raw material cost records.
Reference answer: B A.Incorrect. This procedure is used only to determine whether the cause is inventory overvaluation. B. Correct. Analyzing operating conditions is related to evaluating operating efficiency. C.Incorrect. Changes in equipment may be a signal of improved operating efficiency, but option B is more relevant. D.Incorrect. This procedure is relevant for evaluating the correctness of raw material procurement but does not provide information on operational efficiency.
Internal auditors at a chemical manufacturing company believed the company was dumping toxic waste in violation of the law. Out of loyalty to the company, internal auditors did not collect information about the dump. The internal auditor’s actions: ( ) A violated the ethics code by knowingly becoming a party to illegal activities B violated ethics by failing to protect the welfare of the general public C has not violated the ethics and is required to be loyal to his employer in all matters D. There was no ethics violation because no information was collected about the violation.
Reference answer: A A is correct. Because the conduct rules prohibit internal auditors from knowingly participating in illegal activities. Internal auditors should disclose any material facts of which they are aware that, if not disclosed, might misrepresent their reported audit activities. It was also apparent that the internal auditors did not conduct their work prudently. B is incorrect because the IIA's Code of Ethics does not impose a duty to the public. C is incorrect because internal auditors should not use information in any way that would compromise the organization's legal status and ethical objectives and are expected to respect and be committed to the organization's legal status and ethical objectives. However, illegal dumping of toxic waste is neither legal nor ethical. D is incorrect because internal auditors should collect and report this type of information in accordance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
During the inspection of the effectiveness of inventory control, the auditor recorded in the working paper that most of the periodic adjustments to equipment quantities involved the business of the machinery and equipment department. Compared with other departments in the previous year, the machinery and equipment department did make some adjustments. For additional periodic adjustments, the auditor should: ( ) A. Interview department managers and conduct other audit procedures to determine whether business controls and procedures within the Machinery and Equipment Department are appropriate B does not need to do further work because the matters covered by the analytical procedures are not included in the designed audit plan. C Notify the manager of the audit department of suspected fraud D Add comments to the audit working papers for detailed inspection during review
Reference answer: A A is correct. When analytical audit procedures identify the existence of unexpected results or relationships, the internal auditor should examine and evaluate such results or relationships. The inspection and evaluation should include questioning management, applying other audit procedures to verify supporting evidence, etc., until the internal auditor obtains a satisfactory and adequate explanation. Unexplained results and relationships may indicate the existence of an important risk, such as potential errors, irregularities and illegal activities, and the auditor should pay special attention; the situation should be reported to the relevant management and appropriate actions should be recommended based on the specific circumstances. measure. B is incorrect. The audit plan is a work guide and cannot restrict the auditor's access to information that was unknown at the time of preparation of the plan. C is incorrect. This fact does not support the conclusion that fraud has occurred. D is incorrect and the risk of material misstatement of inventory should be addressed immediately. The department adjusted this question, but it did not indicate that there was an obvious problem. There can be various doubts, but normal inspection is still required to draw corresponding conclusions.
Which of the following describes a control weakness? A's purchasing agent invests in a publicly traded mutual fund whose portfolio includes the stock of one of the company's suppliers. B. Procurement procedures are well designed. Unless otherwise directed by the Procurement Supervisor, these procedures are generally followed. C Since purchases of more than $1,000 require the signatures of two people, normal operating purchases are between $500 and $1,000. D. The blank purchase order compiled in advance is kept within the purchasing department.
Reference answer: B In terms of risk, management judgment overriding a well-designed control system amounts to no control. AD is definitely not true. If you are struggling with BC, there is a good analysis for choice B: in terms of risk, management judgment overriding a well-designed control system is equivalent to no control. Excellent analysis
The following are not "risk transfers": A Diversification B Hedging C self-insurance D Damage Release Agreement
Reference answer: C C. Correct. Self-insurance is risk retention.
Which of the following activities by the chief audit officer does not violate the Code of Ethics? ( ) A. The chief audit officer decides to delay the audit of the division so that the division manager (a relative of the chief audit officer) has time to sort out "some things." B In order to save company resources, the chief audit officer canceled the training of all assistants in the next two years on the grounds that all assistants are new and will not benefit from training. C To conserve company resources, the chief audit officer limited audit procedures to foreign operations to obtain confirmation from foreign managers that no major personnel changes had occurred. D. The chief audit officer refused to provide operating information about the company to his father, one of the investors.
Reference answer: D A is incorrect. According to the Code of Ethics Rules of Conduct, "internal auditors are expected to conduct their work honestly, prudently and responsibly." B is incorrect. According to the Code of Ethics Rules of Conduct, "internal auditors should continually improve the proficiency, efficiency, and quality of their services." C is incorrect. According to the Code of Ethics Rules of Conduct, "internal auditors shall perform internal audit services in accordance with the Standards of Professional Practice for Internal Auditing." The standard requires that supporting information be sufficient, reliable, relevant and useful. D is correct. According to the Rules of Conduct of the Code of Ethics, "internal auditors should be careful to use and protect information obtained in the course of their work." According to the rules of conduct, "internal auditors should avoid using work information for the benefit of any individual or in any way that would violate the law or undermine the legal standing and ethical objectives of the organization." Therefore, under internal business rules, it may be illegal for the chief auditor to use the company's operating information.
In confirming audit engagements on treasury management, internal auditors should consider the following factors, in addition to: AThe audit committee requested confirmation that the treasury department complied with a new policy that had been adopted as a means of financial management Treasury B management department has not formulated any risk management policy C Cash and marketable securities managed by the treasury department have increased by 350% due to recent sales in a certain division D. The external auditor noted some difficulties in obtaining confirmation of accounts.
Reference answer: D
The chief audit executive is preparing for the next budget year's operational schedule and is subject to resource constraints. What factors should not be considered when determining whether to place an engagement with the purchasing or personnel department? A One of the two divisions has undergone significant operational changes B The recently added personnel in the internal audit department are experts in a certain department C One department has a greater chance of realizing operational benefits than the other department DThe latest risk assessment of one department is more important than the other department
Reference answer: B B. Correct. Things that should be considered when prioritizing engagement work include: the date and results of the most recent engagement, the most recent assessment of risks, the effectiveness of risk management and control processes, the requirements of senior management, audit committees and regulatory bodies, current and Issues related to organizational governance, major changes in the company's business, operations, programs, systems and controls, opportunities to realize operating benefits, changes and capabilities of the auditor's personnel. Work arrangements should be sufficiently flexible to cover unexpected requirements for the internal audit activity. New employees with expertise in one department may not be as important as factors in another department.
The audit committee is most likely to be involved in approving which of the following matters? ? A. Promotion and salary increase of audit staff B Audit observations and recommendations in the internal audit report C audit work schedule D. Appointment of Chief Audit Executive
Reference answer: D
The chief audit executive of a multinational company needs to assemble an audit team to conduct an audit of a recently acquired subsidiary in another country. Which of the following factors should be considered? Ⅰ.Local customs. Ⅱ.Language skills of internal auditors. Ⅲ.Experience of internal auditors. IV. Currency exchange rate. AⅠ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ BⅡ,Ⅲ,Ⅳ C only has Ⅰ and Ⅲ D only has Ⅰ and Ⅱ
Reference answer: A A.Correct. Internal auditors should determine appropriate resources to achieve engagement objectives. Staffing should be based on an evaluation of the nature and complexity of each engagement, time constraints, and available resources. Therefore, the knowledge, skills, and other competencies of the internal auditor should be considered when selecting an internal auditor for an engagement. Therefore, when conducting audits of foreign operations, the internal auditor's language skills and knowledge of local customs must be considered. For example, in some countries, sexual and moral issues are important due to religious restrictions and incompatibilities. B. Incorrect, exchange rates are irrelevant in determining the characteristics required of team members. C. Incorrect, the internal auditor's language skills must be considered. D. Incorrect, experience must be considered.
What are the possible consequences if an employee is allowed to have unattended access to a company safe containing investment securities? ( ) Clerk A may pledge company investment securities to obtain a short-term personal loan Officer B steals securities without ever being discovered Company C is unable to obtain sincere cooperation from its employees D. When company employees access the safe, there may be no record
Reference answer: A A is correct. Employees can temporarily borrow securities without detection because the company still receives dividends and interest. B is incorrect. The thief will always be discovered by audit. C is incorrect. Sincere cooperation is based on the individual's personality and previous record. D is incorrect and the bank will have records.
In which of the following situations would it be invalid to use monetary unit sampling? ( ) A test bank account B perform statistical inference CEvery account has equal importance D The number of sampling units is large
Reference answer: C A is incorrect. PPS sampling is effective when testing bank accounts if large-amount items are more important than smaller-amount items (which is usually the case in variable sampling). B is incorrect, PPS sampling allows for statistical inference. C is correct. Monetary unit sampling assigns more weight to larger, more important items. If all items are of equal importance, PPS is not applicable. D is incorrect. PPS sampling is effective if large-amount items are more important than small-amount items.
One of the company's divisions realized cost savings as a result of adopting the internal auditor's recommendations, and the internal auditor received an expensive gift under the company's compensation plan. According to the provisions of the Code of Professional Ethics, the most appropriate approach for internal auditors is to: ( ) A accepts the gift because the audit has been completed and the report has been submitted B accepts the gift and donates it all to charity C informed the audit department leader and asked whether the gift should be accepted. D refuse the gift and write a memo to the branch manager’s superior
Reference answer: C A is incorrect. If there are similar rewards, the audit manager should be informed at any time. B is incorrect. If there are similar rewards, the audit manager should be informed at any time. C is correct. The audit manager may decide whether to accept the gift or not. D is incorrect. This approach will damage the relationship between the audit department and the branch being audited. The audit manager should be informed first and his opinion should be sought.
The most important reasons for ensuring that the internal audit department has appropriate and sufficient resources are to: A Assure the adequacy of the internal audit function from the procurement of external services B demonstrates that it has sufficient capabilities to fulfill the requirements of the audit work plan C Build trust with the audit committee and senior management D Meet the effective continuity needs of the plan
Reference answer: B
A bank advocates the establishment of an independent compliance audit function. The main reasons are: A Better management of perceived high risks B Strengthen control over bank investments C Ensure the independence of line managers and senior management D Be more responsive to shareholder expectations
Reference answer: A A.Correct. Organizations such as brokerages, banks, and insurance companies often consider risks important to ensure ongoing monitoring. B. Incorrect. An independent compliance audit function can help strengthen controls through recommendations, but this is not the primary purpose of the function. C. Incorrect, management is not independent because risk management is the responsibility of management. D. Incorrect, this function will help respond to shareholder needs, but this is not the primary reason for establishing this function. One bank advocated for the establishment of an independent compliance audit function, with the main reason being: to better manage perceived high risks
Which of the following should be performed by an internal auditor who is evaluating the adequacy of a company's risk management procedures under the Framework? A recognizes that all companies use similar techniques to manage risk B seeks assurance that the key objectives of the risk management program are being achieved C Determine and accept the company’s level of risk D Treat risk management procedures and assessment work in the same manner as risk analysis work used in planning audit engagements
Reference answer: B B. Correct. Internal auditors who evaluate the adequacy of a company's risk management program should seek assurance that the primary objectives of the risk management program are being achieved.
Company A has a formal code of corporate ethics, while Company B does not. A code of ethics governs matters such as purchasing agreements, relationships with suppliers, and many other things that guide the conduct of individuals in a company. Which of the following statements can be reasonably inferred? Ⅰ.Company A demonstrates higher standards of ethical conduct than Company B. Company II.A has developed an objective standard by which employee behavior can be evaluated. III.B Company lacks a formal corporate code of ethics, which would prevent a successful audit of the company's ethical conduct. A only Ⅱ B only III C only has Ⅰ and Ⅱ D only has Ⅱ and Ⅲ
Reference answer: A I. Incorrect. The existence of a set of corporate ethics rules, by itself, does not guarantee the existence of a higher standard of ethical behavior. Supported follow-up policy and monitoring activities must be undertaken to ensure compliance. Ⅱ, correct. A formal set of corporate ethics provides objective standards for evaluating behavior and, by extension, various activities. Ⅲ. Incorrect. In addition to corporate ethics, standards that affect personal behavior can exist in other forms. For example, there may be a clearly stated policy regarding procurement activities, which may have the same effect as a code of ethics. These policies can also serve as standards against which behavior can be evaluated. Therefore choose A. There are only standards, but it does not say how good the standards are. The level of possible constraints is very low
A professional engineer applied for a position in the internal audit department of a high-tech enterprise. The engineer became interested in the position after observing several internal auditors performing audits in the engineering department. Chief Audit Executive: A should not hire the engineer because he lacks knowledge of internal auditing standards B can hire the engineer regardless of his lack of knowledge of internal auditing standards C should not hire the engineer because he lacks accounting and tax knowledge D can hire the engineer because he gained internal auditing knowledge in his previous position
Reference answer: B A. Incorrect, not necessarily every employee who is new to internal auditing activities already has knowledge of internal auditing standards. B. Correct. The engineer can learn about internal auditing standards in future work. C. Incorrect, not necessarily every new employee in the internal audit activity needs to have accounting and tax knowledge. D. Incorrect, hiring the engineer based solely on his interest in internal auditing through observation is not a sufficient reason.
Business working papers should include: ( ) A Documentation of the review and evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control system Copies of all original documents checked by B during the conduct of business C Copies of all procedures reviewed during the conduct of business D All working papers prepared in previous engagements in the same field
Reference answer: A A is correct. Working papers should record the following aspects of the business process: formulation of plans, inspection and evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control system, business procedures implemented, information obtained and conclusions drawn, review, communication and follow-up. B is incorrect, many of the original credentials examined may not be relevant to the business objectives and these credentials need not be included. C is incorrect. In many cases, the precise wording of a business procedure will not necessarily support a business observation or recommendation. D is incorrect. Some previous workpapers may expire; however, some previous workpapers can be placed into current workpapers that have been updated.
A well-designed internal control questionnaire should: ( ) A only needs to answer yes, no narrative answer is required, and it is organized by the department B is an adequate source of data for evaluating control hazards C helps evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls D. Independent from internal audit engagement objectives
Reference answer: C A is incorrect. The "whether" question format and question ordering designed by the department are conducive to questionnaire management, but other formats and methods of organizing questions are also possible. B is incorrect. The questionnaire is a tool to help understand and demonstrate internal controls, but it is not sufficient as the only source of information to support the assessment of control risks. C is correct. An internal controls questionnaire consists of a series of questions about the controls an organization has designed to prevent or detect errors and fraud. The answers to these questions help internal auditors identify the specific controls relevant to specific statements and design examinations to evaluate the design and implementation effectiveness of those controls. D is incorrect. Internal control questionnaires must be designed to achieve business objectives.
As a separate department within an organization, the primary responsibilities of the internal audit activity in curbing fraud are to: A. Examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of measures taken by the department to curb fraud B Establish and maintain the department’s internal control system Plan C Sector Fraud Containment Activities D. Control department’s fraud containment activities
Reference answer: A A.Correct. The first mechanism to curb fraud is controls. Management has the primary responsibility for establishing and maintaining control. Internal auditors help curb fraud by examining and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of an organization's internal control systems. B. Incorrect, it is management's responsibility to establish and maintain a department's internal control system. C.Incorrect, planning fraud containment activities is management's responsibility. D.Incorrect, it is management's responsibility to control fraud suppression activities. As a separate department within an organization, the primary responsibility of the internal audit activity in curbing fraud is to: Examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the measures taken by the department to curb fraud
The difference between the return on the risky asset and the expected return on the risk-free asset is: ( ) A risk premium B coefficient of variance Standard deviation of C measure D coefficient
Reference answer: A A is correct. The difference between the return on a risky asset and the expected return on a risk-free asset is the risk premium.
Many organizations pay their suppliers via electronic transfer of funds rather than issuing checks. Regarding the risks associated with issuing checks, which of the following risk management techniques does electronic transfer of funds represent? A control BAccept C transfer D avoidance
Reference answer: D A. Incorrect. Canceling a check payment does not indicate that ongoing controls are in place. Control is more reflected in the system, such as establishing the separation of powers and responsibilities. B. Incorrect, canceling a check payment is not accepting the risk associated with a check payment, but rather avoiding that risk. C. Incorrect, the risk associated with a check payment is not transferred to any other person, but rather ceases to exist. D. Correct. By eliminating check payments, organizations sidestep the risks associated with them. The key point in distinguishing transfer and avoidance is whether the original risk still exists. Choosing risk avoidance means that the original risk does not exist, but it will also create new risks. As the title states, although the risk of issuing a check no longer exists, there are new risks associated with using electronic transfers. There is no need for checks, which avoids this risk; it is about the risk of issuing checks, and electronic exchange avoids issuing checks.
Communication skills are important for internal auditors. They should effectively communicate the following information to business customers, except: ( )? A Goals set for a specific business B makes a business evaluation after preliminary investigation C Use risk assessment when selecting the scope of investigation D makes recommendations that relate to a specific business client
Reference answer: C A is incorrect. Internal auditors should effectively communicate engagement objectives, conclusions, evaluations, and recommendations. C is correct. Internal auditors should possess excellent oral and written communication skills in order to communicate clearly and effectively such matters as engagement objectives, engagement evaluations, conclusions and recommendations. However, it is not necessary to communicate such things as risk assessments to business customers. C Risk assessment belongs to internal audit work and does not need to be communicated to customers. Internal auditors should effectively communicate engagement objectives, conclusions, evaluations, and recommendations
An internal auditor is auditing a large data set and suspects that some of the data may be false. In this situation, which of the following sampling methods would be most appropriate for the internal auditor to apply? ( ) A random number sampling B interval sampling C stop and go sampling D discovery sampling
Reference answer: D A is incorrect. Random number sampling is a sample selection method, not a sampling method. B is incorrect. Interval sampling is a selection method, not a sampling method. C is incorrect. Stop-and-go sampling is an attribute sampling technique that is used to prevent unnecessary selection of large-scale samples. D is correct. When I find a piece of data to be false, I can conclude that "there is false data in it", so this is a typical discovery sampling method.
Which of the following statements about corporate governance is incorrect? Company A's control mechanism includes internal mechanisms and external mechanisms B Management’s compensation package is an integral part of the company’s control mechanism C The dilution of shareholder wealth caused by employee stock options or employee stock dividends is an accounting issue and not a corporate governance issue. D. A company's internal auditors have more responsibility for corporate governance than the board of directors.
Reference answer: D
During an interview with a data entry employee, the internal auditor discussed the computerized system used to track staff training requirements and compliance. Internal auditors identified potentially significant deficiencies in the system. Internal auditors should: ( ) A does not mention the defect directly or indirectly so as not to make the employee feel uncomfortable B Ask indirect questions to help obtain more real information about this potential defect C asks staff questions about the defect and immediately decides whether the observation should be communicated D After determining whether the defect does exist, conduct a second interview
Reference answer: B A is incorrect. Internal auditors have an obligation to obtain information. This deficiency could jeopardize the value of the company's securities, so internal auditors should not simply avoid the issue. B is correct. Indirect questions allow internal auditors to obtain information without making the employee feel reprimanded, and a cooperative attitude is more likely to be adopted with an interviewee who feels relaxed and non-threatening. C is incorrect. It is unlikely that the staff will provide sufficient information for the internal auditor to judge whether the observation should be communicated immediately. D is incorrect and the second interview is likely to be invalid. The internal auditor should learn as much information as possible from the first interview, talk to those who may have additional information, and return to the original staff member only when necessary to address specific questions about his or her responsibilities.
Which of the following statements represents an inappropriate policy related to the retention of business working papers? ( )? A working papers should be disclosed without further use B. Working papers prepared for fraud investigations should be kept indefinitely. C. The working paper retention time schedule should be approved by legal counsel. D. The work paper storage time schedule should consider legal and contractual needs.
Reference answer: B A is incorrect. The retention period of working papers should be determined based on their usefulness. B is correct. For assurance engagements and consulting engagements, the chief audit officer should establish retention requirements for engagement records (working papers). These custody requirements should be consistent with the organization's policies, management requirements and other relevant requirements. Although workpapers covering fraud investigations should be kept separate from other workpapers, no workpaper should be retained indefinitely. C is incorrect and approval by legal counsel is appropriate. D is incorrect. Legal and contractual requirements can determine the storage period.
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The difference between statistical sampling and non-statistical sampling lies in the former: ( ) A does not require judgment, all parameters are calculated according to formulas BThe sample size is small C conclusion is more correct D can obtain an overall estimate of measurable reliability
Reference answer: D A is incorrect. Determining the confidence level and defining sample units requires judgment. B is incorrect, statistical sampling may have smaller or larger sample sizes. C is incorrect and it is impossible to determine which sampling is more accurate. D is correct. The only way to measure reliability is with statistical samples. The only way to measure reliability is with statistical samples.
Which of the following statements is incorrect about the term "risk assessment" as used in internal auditing? Risk assessment is a judgment process that expresses the expected level of risks discovered in the audited activities in monetary terms. It allows the chief audit executive to select the audited entities that can lead to the greatest audit savings. BThe chief audit executive should use information from a variety of sources in the risk assessment process, including discussions with the board of directors, senior management, external auditors, reviewing regulations, and analyzing financial/operating data C Risk assessment is a systematic process that evaluates and summarizes professional judgment about conditions and/or events that may be adverse to the organization and provides the means to formulate an internal audit plan D. As a result of an audit or preliminary investigation, the chief audit executive may revise the entity's estimated risk level at any time and make appropriate adjustments to the audit plan.
Reference answer: A
In the risk assessment process, the most appropriate approach for the CAE is: Ⅰ. Entrust the low-risk areas to external auditors, while the high-risk areas are the responsibility of the CAE. Ⅱ. High-risk areas should be included in the audit plan together with the priority issues required by management and the audit committee. Ⅲ.Risk analysis should be used when determining the annual audit work plan, so it can only be carried out once a year. AI BⅡ CⅢ DⅠandⅢ
Reference answer: B
Many believe that conflict itself can be damaging to a company. However, both theoretical research and practical cases show that some conflicts are good for a company's prosperity. Techniques that management can use to stimulate conflict are: A authoritative order BReconstruct the organization C extended resources DCreate advanced goals
Reference answer: B A. Incorrect, research shows that changing organizational culture, using communication, bringing in outsiders, restructuring the organization, and appointing a faultfinder are effective techniques for stimulating functional conflict. This technology can solve short-term conflict problems, but it is not a technology that stimulates beneficial conflicts. B. Correct. Structural variables are one of the sources of conflict. Centralizing decision-making, regrouping work groups, increasing standardization, and enhancing interdependence between organizational units are all changes in structural mechanisms. Doing so disrupts the status quo and raises the level of conflict. C. Incorrect. This technology can resolve short-term conflicts, but it is not a technology that stimulates beneficial conflicts. D. Incorrect. This technology can resolve short-term conflicts, but it is not a technology that stimulates beneficial conflicts.
If the annual audit plan does not allow for adequate compliance testing with important regulations affecting the company, the internal audit function should: A Ensure that the board and senior management are aware of this restriction B. Attach a memo to the audit plan outlining the reasons for the lack of audit coverage. C indicates that regulations not included this year will be reviewed next year D. Reduce the scope of operational and financial audits to free up additional audit time for compliance audits
Reference answer: A
The chief audit executive's (CAE) responsibilities for evaluating and reporting on control procedures include: A Communicate with senior management and the audit committee on annual judgments on internal controls B Supervise the establishment of internal control processes C Maintain the organization’s governance process D Make individual assessments solely on the basis of internal audit activities
Reference answer: A A.Correct. Senior management and the audit committee generally expect the chief audit executive to conduct sufficient engagement work during the year and collect other available information to form a judgment on the adequacy and effectiveness of the control processes. The chief audit executive should communicate the overall judgment of the organization's control systems to senior management and the audit committee. An increasing number of organizations are including management's reporting on their internal control systems in annual or periodic reports submitted to external stakeholders. Therefore, the chief audit executive typically reports to senior management and the audit committee on an annual basis. B. Incorrect. Senior management has the responsibility for overseeing the establishment of internal control processes. C.Incorrect, the board of directors is responsible for establishing and maintaining the organization's governance processes. D. Incorrect. The challenge for the internal audit activity is to evaluate the effectiveness of the organization's control systems based on the combination of many individual assessments, primarily those derived from the internal audit engagement, management's self-assessments, and external auditors' Work.
Control self-assessment can be used in all situations except which of the following? ( ) A Judgment of the effectiveness of individuals responsible for specific control functions B Develop an action plan to address the identified weaknesses C is allowed to participate in the evaluation of internal controls D Evaluate the likelihood of achieving business goals
Reference answer: B
If an auditee's operating principles are ambiguous and require explanation, the auditor should: A seeks standards jointly recognized with the audited unit to measure operating performance B decided to use the best practices in this field as the evaluation criteria C interpret standards in their strictest sense, because standards are simply the lowest acceptable measure D. Omit any comments about the standards and the auditee's performance associated with those standards because this analysis would not make sense.
Reference answer: A A.Correct. Evaluating controls needs to follow appropriate standards. Internal auditors should examine the adequacy of the criteria that management has established for judging whether objectives have been achieved. If this criterion is appropriate, the internal auditor should apply it in the evaluation. If not appropriate, internal auditors should work with management to develop appropriate evaluation criteria.
A risk B, risk C, risk A, risk D BRisk A, Risk B, Risk C, Risk D C risk D, risk B, risk C, risk A D risk B, risk C, risk D, risk A
Reference answer: C A. Incorrect. Risk D should take priority over risk A. Although risk D has a lower impact, its probability of occurrence is high. C. Correct. The sequence ranks risks based on likelihood and impact. Risk D has a high probability of occurrence and a minor impact, so it is ranked first. Risk A has serious impact but low probability of occurrence, ranking at the bottom relatively speaking. Risk B is as likely to occur as risk C, but the impact of the former is more serious than that of the latter, so risk B takes priority over risk C. D. Incorrect. Considering the two factors of possibility and impact on the procedure, risk D should take priority over risk C.
When assessing the independence of the internal audit function, the quality review team considers many factors. Which of the following factors is least important in assessing the independence of the internal audit function? ( ) A Criteria for Assigning Tasks to Internal Auditors BThe degree of training in communication skills of auditors CThe relationship between audit working papers and audit reports D impartial audit judgment
Reference answer: B A is incorrect. The criteria for assigning tasks to internal auditors are important and can affect the auditor's independence. B is correct. An internal auditor's interpersonal skills do not affect his or her independence. C is incorrect. The relationship between audit working papers and audit reports will affect the independence of auditors. D is incorrect. Unbiased audit judgment is the fundamental condition for ensuring independence. Trainer competencies and standards - an ethical matter. Independence is a matter of business
An information system auditor is assigned to conduct a post-review review of the application system. Which of the following would likely compromise its independence? ( ) Auditors A are responsible for implementing special controls during application system development. Auditor B specially designed the embedded model in order to facilitate the application system audit. C auditors also serve as members of the application system project team, but do not assume specific implementation responsibilities. D auditors provide recommendations on how best to operate an application system
Reference answer: A A is correct. According to the Framework, internal auditors' objectivity will not be negatively affected if they recommend control standards for systems or review procedures before they are implemented. However, if the internal auditor is involved in the design, installation, drafting of procedures, or operation of these systems, his or her objectivity can be considered compromised. Therefore, once information system auditors actively participate in the development, acceptance and implementation process of application systems, their independence will be damaged. B is incorrect and will not affect the independence of the internal auditors. D is incorrect. Internal auditors' recommendations on generally accepted best practices do not affect their independence.
Internal auditors plan to evaluate the adequacy of the company's insurance coverage. Which of the following is the most likely source of information on the details of an ongoing insurance policy? ( ) A found the original accounting entry with the canceled check in the cash disbursement journal. B A company charter that describes the objectives, rights, and responsibilities of insurance employees C Budget for prepaid insurance premiums and opening account balance for the current fiscal year D. Documents containing insurance policies with different beneficiaries
Reference answer: D A is incorrect. It is impractical to review journal entries for the purpose of producing an insurance policy inventory. Furthermore, some premiums paid in the current period are carried forward to this period and possibly subsequent periods, and insurance premiums paid in this period may cover subsequent periods. B is incorrect, the charter approved by management is broad and general rather than detailed and procedural, which would be delegated to insurance employees. C is incorrect. The budget for this fiscal year is just a plan, which may or may not be realized; or it may or may not fully meet the best-case scenario that insurance employees hope for. Moreover, some insurance premiums paid in the early period may be covered in the current period. D is correct. File documents containing insurance policies are a source of information about coverages, conditions, premiums, restrictive endorsements, etc.
A certain company is a pioneer in combining laser and robotic technologies. The company's scientists and engineers hold many patents. They are constantly looking for ways to improve products and develop new products. The organizational structure suitable for this company is: A mechanical B imitation C organic formula D simple form
Reference answer: C A.Incorrect, mechanistic organizational structures are best suited to organizations that focus on minimizing costs through tight control, extensive division of labor, and a high degree of formalization. B. Incorrect, imitation is a strategy, not an organizational structure. C. Correct. The organic organizational structure is a loose, flexible and highly adaptable organizational structure with low complexity, low formalization and decentralization. The company mentioned in the title is a company with innovation as its strategy, and it can operate best only in an organic organization. D. Incorrect, the simple form is not an organizational structure.
The auditor noticed that a computer program was not correctly calculating additional shipping charges for items ordered through the catalog. Management considers any errors in freight calculations to be significant. The auditor considers using sampling techniques to examine freight charges charged on customer invoices, or using computer audit tools. Which of the following sampling or auditing methods best ensures that current freight calculations are correct? ( ) A uses discovery sampling to select a sample of transactions from invoices with freight attached. BUse test data or parallel simulation to test computer application software C Apply the difference estimate by selecting transactions from invoices with freight attached D Use general audit software to select currency unit samples from invoices issued to customers
Reference answer: B A is incorrect. Discovery sampling is neither compatible with nor as effective as the computer audit technology mentioned in question B. B is correct. This question concerns whether a computer program is appropriate in calculating shipping costs. Test data and parallel simulations allow timely compatibility testing of computer programs on this issue and provide more data than sampling programs can provide. C is incorrect. Gap estimates are often used to estimate the amount of errors in the population without being able to detect whether the error has occurred. The auditor is interested in whether an error occurred. D is incorrect. Computer audit tools are used, but the basic technique is to sample monetary units to test assumptions about material errors in account balances. But the purpose of this question is to determine whether this error has occurred. Various inspections, it is better to calculate again to be more accurate
Which of the following techniques can be used to estimate the standard deviation of a sampling plan? ( ) A difference estimate B pilot sample C regression method D discovery sampling
Reference answer: B A is incorrect. Difference estimation is a type of variable sampling plan. It first calculates the average difference between the audit value and book value of the sample, and then multiplies it by the number of items in the population. Difference estimates cannot be used to estimate standard deviations. B is correct. Internal auditors can use the standard deviation of the pilot sample to estimate the population standard deviation. When using a variable sampling method, calculating the sample size requires knowing the estimate of the population standard deviation, the required confidence level, and the specified precision. C is incorrect. Internal auditors use regression (an extension of correlation analysis) to analyze the balances of accounts or other populations. D is incorrect. Discovery sampling is a type of attribute sampling and is used to find major deviations.
According to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, management should focus on which of the following when evaluating internal controls and the assessment and statement of the organization's control environment? ( ) A complete control B separate control Csoft control Dhard control
Reference answer: A A is correct. The control environment of an organization is a whole. Individual control parts contribute to the whole, but the interaction of the parts creates the control environment. B is incorrect, the transaction processing system uses discrete controls. C is incorrect, soft control is the subjective aspect of control, such as tone at the top. D is incorrect, hard controls are implemented in traditional audit work.
In planning the audit of internal controls over accounts receivable, the chief audit officer requested and received confirmation from the external auditor. While reviewing these working papers, he noticed that the external auditor used negative confirmation because: ( ) A Weak internal controls over shipping and invoicing BExternal auditor suspects errors and irregularities in account balances CMany accounts have large balances D. Internal controls are strong, and many of the account balances involved are small.
Reference answer: D D is correct. Negative confirmation is generally suitable for audit matters that have a low possibility of error, a small balance, and a relatively small impact on the overall situation. When internal controls are weak, account balances are large, or when internal auditors suspect errors or violations, it indicates a higher risk and proactive and prudent audit procedures, namely affirmative confirmation procedures, should be adopted; and when internal controls are strong, And when many account balances are small, it indicates that the risk is low. At this time, it is appropriate to use negative confirmation audit procedures. Negative confirmation = Negative confirmation, used when the expected risk is low, the amount involved is small, there are few errors, and there is little chance of non-reply to the letter.
When using a risk assessment process to develop an audit schedule, which of the following should be given top priority? A's external auditors have requested assistance with their upcoming annual audit BA new accounts payable system is being tested by the information technology department C Management has requested an investigation into possible double counting of accounts receivable. D. The existing accounts payable system has not been audited for over a year.
Reference answer: C A. Incorrect, internal auditors' requests for assistance with their field work are secondary to the fraud investigation. B. Incorrect, since the new system has not yet been officially put into operation, the audit can be carried out later. C. Correct. Management's request to investigate possible fraud in the accounts receivable department should take precedence over those in other departments. D. Incorrect. Management requires that investigations into fraud should prioritize auditing systems that have not been audited for more than one year.
In the risk assessment coordinate diagram, the possibility of risk occurrence is an important parameter that affects risk rating. Another important parameter is: Company A’s risk appetite BTypes of risk CThe cost of risk response measures DThe impact of risk on the enterprise
Reference answer: D
The Standards stipulate that the CIA should maintain objectivity during the audit process. Assume that a chief audit executive receives an annual bonus as part of his personal compensation. Under what circumstances would such a bonus compromise his objectivity? AThe bonus is awarded by the Salary Management Committee under the Board of Directors BThe bonus is determined based on the amount recovered or expected to be saved as a result of the audit. CThe internal audit scope focuses more on reviewing internal controls rather than account balances D. Choose all three of the above
Reference answer: B
Managers who answer "yes" to every question when filling out the internal control questionnaire indicate that all listed requirements and control activities are part of the steps they take. The internal auditor retrieved the questionnaire from management during the initial investigative visit but did not review the responses in the presence of management. When the audit manager evaluates the completion of this preliminary investigation task, he points out the need to review the contents of the internal control questionnaire by management. Internal auditors should interview management to obtain additional information. Because of the interview method: ( ) A Provides an opportunity to ask questions to identify possible problem areas B is the most effective way to raise information to a level of objectivity C This is the lowest cost auditing technique when large amounts of information are required D is the only audit step that does not require confirmation and testing of the information obtained.
Reference answer: A A is correct. The best way to review the internal control questionnaire completed by the personnel of the audited unit is to conduct interviews. Because during the interview, the internal auditor can ask and understand the specific situation of the audited unit's control activities one by one to determine whether there are problems with these controls. B is incorrect. Interviews are probative evidence, which is weak and therefore not the most effective way to raise information to a level of objectivity. C is incorrect. Interviews also require labor and time costs. Therefore, the internal control questionnaire is not the lowest-cost audit technology. D is incorrect. Interviews with auditees are less effective than evidence obtained using analytical procedures, observations, and interviews with independent third parties. Therefore, evidence obtained from interviews needs to be corroborated by collecting other objective data.
When comparing an automated system to a manual system, which of the following capabilities should the auditor expect from the automated system? ( ) A Eliminates the need for segregation of duties B focuses the concept of division of responsibilities on computer systems and their applications C shows higher level errors D None of the above are correct
Reference answer: D D is correct. None of the above are features that an automated system should have.
The size of a given sample is the result of both population characteristics and the auditor's decisions. Under other equal conditions, the sample size will be: ( )? A will increase if the internal auditor decides to accept more of the risk of drawing erroneous conclusions, i.e. when the control is in fact ineffective, whereas the conclusion drawn is that it is effective BIf the internal auditor finds that the overall amount of change is twice the amount of change in the pilot sample, the sample size will also be twice the amount C will decrease if the internal auditor increases the tolerable error rate D When sampling risk increases, sample size also increases
Reference answer: C A is incorrect. Increasing the tolerable risk will reduce the sample size. B is incorrect. Doubling the overall rate of change will cause the sample size to increase more than doubling. C is correct. To determine the sample size for testing controls, internal auditors should consider the following: (1) the tolerable error rate for testing of internal controls; (2) the expected value of actual error; (3) the acceptable level of excessive reliance risk (i.e. 1-confidence level). The tolerable error rate and sample size are inversely related. If the tolerable error rate increases, the sample size will decrease. D is incorrect. When sampling risk increases, the sample size will decrease.
The internal chief audit executive developed a set of computerized spreadsheets to estimate risk across different parts of the organization. The expanded analysis table includes the following factors: ① The pressure on department managers to complete profit targets. ②The complexity of business activities. ③Competency level of department employees. ④ The balance of accounting accounts within the department is subjectively affected. For example, expense accounts such as post-retirement allowances are affected by management decisions. The internal chief audit executive convened a meeting with audit management to develop a consensus on the competency profile of the department's employees. Other factors are rated as high, medium, or low by the internal chief audit executive, or by the audit manager responsible for the audit of a specific department. The chief audit executive sets a weight of 0.5-1.0 for each factor and then calculates a comprehensive risk coefficient. Which of the following statements about risk estimation procedures is correct: A Risk analysis is inappropriate because it mixes quantitative and qualitative factors, making it impossible to calculate expected values. B. Risk estimation procedures that measure risk by discrete levels such as high, medium, and low for each factor are inappropriate because risk levels cannot be quantified. The determination of C weight is subjective and must be determined through procedures such as multiple regression analysis. D. It is appropriate to assess employee competency through subjective collective consensus.
Reference answer: D A. Incorrect. When conducting audit services, the techniques and methods used to detect and verify risks should be able to reflect the significance and likelihood of occurrence of risks, and the chief audit executive sets different weights for each factor. The risk calculation system can reflect the degree of risk, so the risk analysis in the question is reasonable. B. Incorrect, risk is quantifiable, and the risk estimation procedure of measuring each risk factor at discrete levels such as high, medium, and low is reasonable. C. Incorrect. Any audit process is inseparable from the auditor's judgment, and multiple regression analysis is not suitable here. D. Correct. This option is appropriate because collective input prevents individual errors in judgment.
The company has a policy that purchases must be made from suppliers on an approved seller list. This is an example of which of the following controls? ( ) A preventive control BInspective control C corrective control D supervisory control
Reference answer: A A is correct. Preventive controls are steps taken before a transaction occurs to prevent errors from occurring. Using an approved seller list is one control that prevents purchasing from unapproved vendors. B is incorrect. Checkative control is a control that confirms an error after it occurs. C is incorrect. Corrective controls correct problems identified by inspection controls. D is incorrect. Supervisory controls are designed to ensure that the operation of the control system is continuous and effective.
As an internal auditor for a multinational chemical company, you have been assigned to conduct an operational audit of a local plant. The establishment, location and makeup of this plant are similar to two other plants recently cited for releasing hazardous waste. Plus, you know that the chemical products produced at the plant release toxic by-products. Assuming that you have demonstrated confidence that the facility is releasing hazardous waste, as a CIA, the appropriate reporting requirements in this situation are: ( ) A. Send a copy of the audit report to the appropriate regulatory agency B Ignore the question because the auditor is better qualified to assess the hazard C. Send interim reports to appropriate levels of management D. Note this issue in your working papers, but do not report it
Reference answer: C A is incorrect. Internal auditors generally have no responsibility to notify external parties of suspected matters. B is incorrect. Internal auditors should evaluate risk exposures and controls related to compliance with laws, regulations, and contracts. C is correct. Internal auditors should notify the appropriate authority within the organization when they suspect an incident of error. Certified internal auditors also have clear responsibilities for disclosing material facts in accordance with the IIA's "Professional Ethics Code". If they are not disclosed, illegal events will be concealed. Interim reports can be used to report information that requires immediate attention. D is incorrect. Standards of practice require reporting of violations of laws, regulations and contracts.
A sales company recently discovered false information on an employment application. As a result, internal auditors conducted an audit of the recruitment process. Which of the following represents a weakness in a control system? Ⅰ. The company does not require candidates to submit their signed application forms for legal authentication. Ⅱ. Before providing employment, the company did not verify the educational information of the applicant with relevant educational institutions. Ⅲ. Before providing employment, the company does not verify the long-term work experience of the applicant. ( ) A Only I and II are correct BOnly II and III are correct C Only III is correct DⅠ,Ⅱ,Ⅲare all correct
Reference answer: D D is correct. This question falls under the category of personnel control. Organizations usually set qualification standards for different jobs. If false information is included in employment applications, it is very likely that the organization will recruit people it should not recruit, which will pose a serious threat to the development of the organization. Therefore, when the company verifies the authenticity of the application form, it can only ensure that the contents of the application form are authentic by conducting legal verification of the applicant's name, date of birth, place of origin, etc., and by verifying the applicant's education information and long-term work experience. reliable.
When the audit report contains material errors, the Standards require the chief audit executive to: A. Issue written reports to individuals who ensure due consideration is given to business results BIssue a written report to the individual who received the initial report C Communicate the corrected information to everyone who received the original report Communicate corrected information to everyone who relied on the original report
Reference answer: C A. Incorrect. The Standard does not require a written report. The corrected information should be communicated to all persons who received the original information. C. Correct. If the final communication contains material errors or omissions, the chief audit executive should communicate the corrected information to all persons who received the original communication. Therefore, the Standards do not require written reporting.
The chief audit officer is responsible for developing human resource development programs for the internal audit activity. This plan should include: ( ) AContinuing educational opportunities and performance evaluation BConsulting advice and established career path C Established training plan and charter DJob description and competitive salary increase plan
Reference answer: A A is correct. According to the provisions of the Framework, the chief audit officer shall ensure the appropriateness, adequacy and effective use of internal audit resources to complete the approved audit plan. The chief audit officer should develop a program for selecting and developing human resources for the internal audit function. The program should provide for the development of written job descriptions for each level of auditors. But there are no plans for competitive salary increases. Select personnel who are qualified and able to do the job. Train each internal auditor and provide them with opportunities for follow-up education. The performance of each internal auditor is evaluated at least annually. Provides performance and professional development consulting advice to internal audit staff.
Which of the following would an internal auditor consider when developing objectives for an audit engagement? Ⅰ. The approximate time required to complete the audit business. Ⅱ. The probability of serious errors. III. Risks, control measures and governance processes. IV. Budget costs and resource requirements. A only II is correct BOnly I and IV are correct C Only II and III are correct D Only I, III and IV are correct
Reference answer: C There is no need to consider time, budget and other cost issues when formulating audit objectives.
Regarding the "International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing" used by the internal auditing profession, hereafter referred to as the "Standards", which of the following statements is incorrect: A standard used to evaluate and measure the performance of the internal audit function B Minimum level of ethical standards for the work of internal auditors C A statement that explains how internal auditing should be performed D Standards applicable to various internal audit functions
Reference answer: B The "Code of Professional Ethics" is the minimum ethical standard
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There have been some disasters around the world in recent years. Given the devastating impact disasters can have on their organizations, internal auditors should encourage managers to develop crisis management procedures. What is the first step in identifying and developing a crisis management procedure? A Make an emergency plan B Carry out risk analysis C Create a crisis management team D Practice responses to crises
Reference answer: B A is incorrect. The organizational form of risk management should be determined based on the possibility and hazard of the risk. Before determining the possibility and hazard of the risk, it is not suitable to determine the organizational form of risk management; B is correct. It can be clarified by carrying out risk analysis. The possibility, possible scope and consequences of a disaster can make the crisis management procedures more targeted, applicable and economical. Therefore, risk analysis is the first step in formulating crisis management procedures; C is incorrect. First, the reasons for the disaster should be clear. Only by considering the possibility, possible scope and consequences can we formulate a targeted emergency plan; D is incorrect, there should be a plan first and then action.
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Mock test paper 1
1. If a review of audit work papers related to cash transactions reveals that recently discovered fraudulent transactions were not included in a tested and appropriately designed statistical sample of transactions, which of the following is a correct inference?
2. When conducting an audit of a bank's investment and lending activities, which of the following procedures should be included as part of the preliminary investigation?
3. For employees whose department managers intend to limit their salary increases, the payroll computer system will automatically postpone their salary increases. To prevent this from happening in the future:
4. Preliminary investigation shows that the large reduction in business client employees has caused accounting staff to work overtime for a long time. The staff in the accounting department feel obvious pressure and complain about the impact of the reduction. Accounting department salaries are virtually the same as before, and many key controls, such as segregation of duties, no longer exist. The accounting supervisor now performs all the cash receipts and posting procedures and does not have time to review and approve transactions handled by others in the department. The journal entries for the six months since the downsizing show an increase in the number of adjustments and corrections recorded in these months, including incorrect or omitted recording of revenue, cost of sales, and accounts receivable in the month-end closing. Internal auditors should:?
5. Perpetual inventory systems use minimum inventory quantities to determine when to begin the restocking process. When reviewing the reasonableness of the minimum inventory levels established by the warehousing department, the internal auditors are least likely to consider:
6. The following
8. The internal audit activity of a chain of retail stores recently audited the sales of all stores in the Southeast region. The audit found that many stores were incurring approximately $85,000 more in costs per quarter by double-crediting customers' credit accounts. The audit report, completed eight weeks after the audit, included the internal auditor's recommendations to management to prevent double crediting of customer accounts. Which standard regarding audit reporting is not considered in the above case?
9. An internal auditor is reviewing a savings and loan business and determines that a loan secured by real estate is collectible. Which of the following audit procedures would provide the most convincing information about the collectability of this loan? ( )
10. Among the following environmental control risks, which one is more likely to occur in a stand-alone computer environment rather than a host environment:?
11.Which of the following common tasks would undermine the ethical behavior of internal auditors? ( )
12.Which of the following best describes how the standards used by internal auditors to measure whether goals and objectives are achieved are developed?
13. An internal auditor spent his own money to participate in his company's annual golf tournament, which was played outside normal business hours. The internal auditor won the putting zone competition and received the following reward: a weekend getaway, all expenses paid by the company. In accordance with the objectivity provisions of the Code of Ethics, the internal auditor's best practice is to:
14. The transportation department stores car storage and maintenance records in a database on an off-network computer in its director's office. The following are the most appropriate audit procedures for assessing the accuracy of data information: ( )
15. If the company's internal audit department's annual audit plan is reviewed only by the audit committee. In this situation, which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the chief audit executive to take to gain management support for the audit plan?
16. Based on the annual audit plan and risk assessment focus areas developed by the internal audit department, the CAE should at all times consider:
17.Which of the following statements about the relationship between internal auditors and external auditors is inaccurate?
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Internal audit basics
Professional ethics
Integrity
Achieve the legal and ethical objectives of the organization and work towards the legitimate objectives of the organization
Topic: Compliance and ethics are right! ! !
objective
Disclosure of known significant matters
Shall not engage in activities or relationships that may impair or be perceived to impair their fair evaluation, including activities and relationships that conflict with the interests of the organization
Unable to accept any items that may impair or be perceived to impair their professional judgment
Confidential
Protect and use prudently information obtained in the performance of our duties
Using inside information to buy stocks is a violation of confidentiality! ! !
competent
It was found that the supporting documents were missing and an audit was conducted; violation of competency
Continuously improve the effectiveness and quality of professional capabilities and services
Topic: According to criteria and standards - choose
Internal Audit Charter
Basic elements
right
Organizational and reporting structure
independence and objectivity
organizational independence
The CAE must report to the level within the organization that ensures the internal audit department fulfills its responsibilities;
The CAE must confirm to the board of directors at least annually the organizational independence of the internal audit function
Outsourcing to third parties, independence at IAA level;
personal objectivity
✅Friends are not affected; ❌The influence of close friends;
❌Based on past personal experience
Impairment of independence or objectivity
Organizational independence compromised
Chief Audit Executive Responsibilities
Report relationship issues
Audit resource or scope restrictions
personal
Evaluation of previous business operations
Interpersonal conflicts of interest or bias
professional suspicion etc.
Responsibilities (daily work)
Quality assurance and improvement
Articles of Association
introduction
right
Organizational and reporting structure
Function
administrative
independence and objectivity
independence
1) Lack of CEO support will weaken the status of internal audit activities and reduce independence. Standing;
2) The lack of external independent directors on the audit committee will reduce its status;
Responsibilities
Scope of assessment
audit plan
plan approval
do business
communication of results
Submit written business report
Supervise corrective actions taken by management
Quality assurance and improvement
sign
Confirmation services and consulting services
When you are not competent enough
Confirmed services: training and outsourcing, cannot be refused! ! !
Consulting services: training, outsourcing, can be declined
result
Confirmation Service: Usually! ! ! formal report
Consulting services: informal advice or opinions
Professional competence and due professional prudence
Professional ability! !
Ten core competencies
Business acumen/business acumen/business talent
Understand the organization, its people, processes and culture
Possess specialized knowledge of the business environment, industry practices and specific organizational factors
Topic: Go to an unfamiliar environment to conduct business and spend time familiarizing yourself with local customs and organizational practices
critical thinking
Analyze situations, apply process analysis, and problem-solving skills
Tool selection and use
analytical review method
Brainstorming
benchmarking method
benchmark comparison method
communicate
Communicate reflections, ideas and suggestions clearly
Persuasion and collaboration
Convince and inspire each other!
Recognize your own limitations and seek advice and support when necessary
four areas
communication ability
manage
conflict management
Tools and techniques
project management
Internal auditing standards, theories and methods
knowledge area
Insufficient competence
Due Professional Care (Professional Skepticism)
Topic: Workplace Accident Claims, Audit Should! ! Review claims to make sure all accidents actually occurred in the workplace! !
Good design means there are no violations
Internal auditors must consider audit methods that leverage technology and other data analysis techniques;
Professional prudence to consider when consulting
Customer needs and wishes
Relative complexity and scope of the work
Potential benefits versus consulting engagement costs
❌Give technology audit applications and other appropriate data analysis techniques
continuing professional development
Professional development opportunities for internal auditors
Responsible for personal professional development
Continuing professional development must be used to increase knowledge and improve skills and other abilities;
CAE should
Responsible for overall professional competence
Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (Basic element: supervision)
internal assessment
Continuous supervision
content
Business planning and supervision
Standardized work practices
customer feedback
Audit efficiency and effectiveness
Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of internal audit activities and identify opportunities for improvement: quality assurance results are examples of performance indicators
Report at least once a year
Regular self-assessment
Once a year, smaller institutions may do so less frequently
CAE is responsible for
Internal evaluation mainly serves CAE and is not completely objective!
external evaluation
completely external assessment
Independent external validation of self-assessment
At least once every 5 years
Report
Issue a prerequisite statement for compliance with the Standards (The same standards apply to external agencies and internal agencies)
At least one external evaluation every five years
Conduct ongoing monitoring and regular evaluations
a.Business planning and supervision;
b. Standardized work practices;
c. Working paper process and integration;
d.Report review;
e. Identify any deficiencies or areas that require improvement;
f. Correction plan to solve these problems;
The assessment concludes that the internal audit activity meets requirements
No more than 5 years will elapse before the next assessment is carried out
content
Scope and frequency of internal and external evaluations
Assess the qualifications and independence of the person/group, including potential conflicts of interest
Evaluator's conclusion
rectification plan
All aspects of the internal audit activity should be evaluated, including validation consultation
Objectives of Internal Audit Quality Assurance Reviews
❌ Ensure that internal audit activities meet the external auditor’s expectations; (external auditor’s expectations are not the goal of internal audit quality assurance review)
Governance, risk management and control
Roles and Responsibilities
Board of Directors
Key Responsibilities of Governance
Establish and implement ethics and compliance policies and standards for the entire organization
Establish and implement ethics and compliance policies and standards for the entire organization
Macroscopic perspective, not involved in specific business management
Management
Final responsibility for execution and implementation
Practical operations and management
Establish the organization’s value system (strategy establishment)
Specify strategic objectives, determine risk appetite, identify and assess risks
CEO
Responsible for implementing an effective risk management plan
internal audit
Reviews and suggestions
Must assess whether the organization's IT governance supports the organization's strategy and goals
The role of internal audit in risk management projects:
a. Evaluate risk management processes as part of the annual audit engagement plan;
b. Participate in the supervision committee, monitor operations, and report status;
c. Coordinate the organization’s risk management process;
d. Provide validation for the risk management process;
e. Provide confirmation of the accuracy of risk assessment;
f. Evaluate the risk management process;
g. Evaluate reports on major risks;
h. Examine the management of major risks;
✅Ensure risk management operates effectively! ! ! (Here understood as reasonable guarantee)
❌Participate in oversight committees, monitor operations, and report on status
Internal Audit Organization’s Responsibilities in the Risk and Control Framework
✅Provide guidance on the implementation of internal controls;
❌Implement the internal control framework and provide relevant best practice opinions; (Implementation is the responsibility of management)
chief audit executive
❌Responsible for supervising the evaluation of risk management and control processes; (He can only supervise the internal audit department and cannot supervise the second line of defense such as internal control and risk control departments. This should be the responsibility of the board of directors or audit committee personnel)
Seeking to improve the ethical climate of the organization, the chief audit executive provides examples of ethical behavior! !
corporate social responsibility
When setting up a strategy, integrate it into every aspect of the organization
Everybody participates, top to bottom
Voluntariness
Part of an independent or organization’s annual report
liability risk
residual risk
liability risk
operational risk
topic
❌It is wrong to focus mainly on the ** aspects🍷; (because there are many, working environment, reporting, social integrity in business, reputation, operations, financial reporting, etc.;!! But there is no debt risk) ✅CSR should be considered in the organizational strategic planning process and integrated with all business operations;
✅The internal audit agency is responsible for evaluating the CSR process; ❌No independent auditor required! ! !
The Board of Directors is responsible for authorizing and monitoring CSR activities
When assessing, the first step in internal auditing is to determine the relevant CSR regulations that apply to the organization;
frame
ISO 26000—Focus on employees
Global Reporting Initiative – Focus on KPIs
SA 8000—Pay attention to workers’ rights and interests
Risk Management
risk noun
risk appetite
risk tolerance
summary
Risk appetite refers to an organization’s overall level of acceptance
Risk tolerance is the next level of detail
inherent risk
residual risk
=Inherent risk-risk response (controllable risk)
audit risk
draw wrong conclusions
risk response
retain/accept/retain for yourself/accept/accept
prevent/control/reduce/reduce
Install surveillance to prevent theft
lock the door
avoid/evade/evade
transfer/share/share/share
Hedging
Insure
outsourcing
ISO 31000
Application scenarios
Any size and type, but each organization has different needs and may have different risk management
key principles
process
process factors method
Determine the environment;
risk assessment
Risk Identification
Sources of risk, areas of impact and potential incidents
Identify risks and opportunities
Risk Analysis
Consequences and Possibilities
Risk Assessment
Rank risk importance and determine processing priorities
Tool: Heatmap! ! ! !
risk response
Avoidance, risk sharing, management risk control and decision making
Tool: Risk and Control Matrix
Records and reports
Monitoring and Inspection
communication and consultation
Evaluation method
process factor evaluation method
key principles evaluation method
key principles approach
Risk management creates and protects value
is an integral part of the business process
is an integral part of decision-making
Ability to clarify uncertainty
Be systematic, structured and timely
Rely on information that is most effective and appropriate for the organization
Review the organization’s operations
Consider people and culture factors
Be transparent and inclusive
Dynamic, iterative, and responsive to change
Promote continuous improvement and organizational strengthening
Maturity Assessment Method
The role of internal audit in risk management
core role
Provide validation for the risk management process
Provide confirmation of the accuracy of risk management assessments
Evaluate the risk management process
Evaluate reporting on key risks
Examine the management of key risks
Need for security (consultation)
Promote, guide
Consolidated Risk Management Report
Advocate the establishment of enterprise risk management
Develop risk management strategies and submit them to the board of directors for approval
should not function
Determine risk appetite
Decide on risk response
Implement risk response and accountability
Types of internal controls
According to the scope of application
Organizational level (entity level)
Process level (process)
inventory count
Transaction level (business)
Written documentation requirements
Segregation of Duties
IT application control (input, output)
According to function
preventive
Segregation of Duties
Review and authorize
Inspection
Meaning: has happened
Check statements and practical inventory
corrective
Meaning: correct errors
Exception reporting
compensatory
Meaning: unable to prevent problems before they happen
Unable to separate duties, strengthen supervision
instructive
Manuals, training, incentive compensation plans, policies
The audit manual records: 1) Policy; 2) Procedure; 3) Activity charter; 4) Strategic goals; 4) Structure and annual audit plan;
redundancy
Feedback/post-event control/result control
Actual versus budget
Customer return visit
Finished product inspection
Difference analysis
Customer complaints
product return
Employees sign confidentiality statement
Primary control vs secondary control
It is generally not necessary to test the effectiveness of secondary controls.
management control technology
Budget
❌Control is most effective when it remains stable; (the control environment is constantly changing) ❌Control is easy to execute but difficult to maintain; (easy to execute should be easy to maintain;) ✅Control will reflect the attitude and preferences of the controller;
Control deficiencies: Unless otherwise directed by the Procurement Director, well-designed procurement procedures are followed and management’s judgment that overriding a well-designed control amounts to no control
COSO internal control framework
control environment
Integrity and ethical values
Concept and business style
organizational structure
Division of rights and responsibilities
Segregation of Duties
Human Resources Policies and Practices
Personnel competency
Topic: Appoint a new risk management officer; establish new internal controls/apply the COSO model; change employee incentive plans; establish a code of conduct; ethics compliance and fraud reporting hotline/attract, develop and retain qualified employees
Topic: Integrated response to multiple risks – control activities;
risk assessment
✅Evaluate impact and possibility; ❌Inherent risk and residual risk assessment; ✅Determine the organization’s tolerance for risk exposure;
control activities
Information and communication
supervise
COSO Internal Control Framework Objectives
Operational objectives - operational effectiveness and efficiency
Reporting Objective—Reliability of Financial Reporting
Compliance Objective – Comply with applicable laws and regulations
❌Does not help establish the organization’s purpose and vision
Continuous audit plan adopted by the internal audit activity: Oversight
✅Establish strategic direction and oversight of all organizational activities; ❌Policies and procedures for establishing board authority; (only a small part) ❌Establish and manage sustainable activities to achieve organizational goals; (Continuous activities are relatively low-level and are only part of the strategy. Strategy also includes development direction, not just sustainable management;) ❌Ensure that shareholders’ opinions and requirements are fully reflected; (a small part of knowledge)
The combination of processes and structures implemented by the board to inform, direct, manage and oversee the activities of the organization to achieve organizational goals;
Fraud risk
fraud triangle theory
Chance
motivation/pressure
rationalization/interface
Types of fraud
Divided by behavioral objects
corruption
asset misappropriation
Concealing insurance coverage/high pricing (skiming)
expense fraud
Reimbursement
financial statement embezzlement
fraud signal
Limitations of red flags
Red flags do not mean fraud is occurring
For example, if there is no separation of duties, it does not necessarily mean there is fraud;
The absence of red flags does not mean the absence of fraud
collusion
red flag
Segregation of Duties
Rest and rotation, refuse vacations
Commission-based compensation system
Abnormal personal consumption
supplier
Unable to return internal audit calls or attend scheduled audit interviews
Manual processing
Performance pressure
Employee morale is low
Fraud prevention and control
control measures
preventive control
inspection control
corrective control
Fraud reporting process
Symptoms of Fraud Suspecting Fraud
Reporting to the relevant person within the organization (CAE)
Authorized to expand scope and conduct detailed investigation
Reasonable confirmation that fraud has occurred
Reporting to senior management and the Board of Directors
other problems
Fraud interviews
The information collected can be subjective or objective
Open-ended questions to start the interview
Fraud assessment activities
Fraud identification
Fraud analysis
Fraudulent evaluation
❌Results are not reported! ! !
Reporting fraud risk assessment results is not a fraud assessment activity! ! ! ! !
After the fraud investigation is completed, the internal auditor’s responsibilities
Determine whether control solutions need to be improved or enhanced to reduce the occurrence of vulnerabilities
Recognizing the possibility of control deficiencies that could lead to fraud, the internal auditor's next step
Issue a written report identifying control deficiencies;
Various frameworks, professional terms
GAIT Framework Principles
Need to be identified at different program levels and different information system levels
Risks to information systems control procedures can only be reduced by achieving information system control objectives and not by individual/individual controls;
proceed from top to bottom
The process risks identified are those related to critical financial applications and data;
GOBIT framework
Provide guidance for managing information technology activities
Used to verify the integrity of IT activities and responsibilities
CSR Corporate Social Responsibility
COSO Internal Control Framework Objectives
Operational objectives - operational effectiveness and efficiency
Reporting Objective—Reliability of Financial Reporting
Compliance Objective – Comply with applicable laws and regulations
❌Does not help establish the organization’s purpose and vision
Continuous audit plan adopted by the internal audit activity: Oversight
ISO 31000 Evaluation Method
Main differences
指导方针和细节 (ISO31000 明显是指导方针;) (COSO是细节方面;)
Internal audit competency framework
Business acumen
communicate
Persuasion and collaboration
Recognize your own weaknesses and seek advice and support when necessary
critical thinking
Tool selection and use
analytical review method
Brainstorming
benchmarking method
benchmark comparison method
Perform internal audit
Internal audit management
Improvement and innovation
International Organization for Standardization
Develop quality and environmental audit standards
Other topics
conflict of interest
CEO CEO spouse is a third-party vendor, most appropriate course of action
Exclude this supplier from consideration
code of ethics
✅Explain the behavioral norms and rules of conduct that the people expect from Internal Auditor Zhou;
✅Principles relevant to the profession and practice of internal auditing
❌Laws, regulations and codes of conduct that specify audit and reporting requirements
Risk assessment tools best facilitate matching controls to risks
control flow chart
Warning signs that asset valuation work has not been carried out properly
Abnormal increase in gross profit margin
internal audit activities
Quality assessment focuses on areas of the internal audit activity
Structure and organization of internal audit activities
Relationships with clients, senior management and audit committees
Risk assessment and business planning
Audit employee capabilities
Audit tools and techniques
Capabilities and added value of the internal audit activity
Quality of working papers
Compliance with IIA standards
Audit business follow-up
1) The audit committee is responsible for the nature, time, and scope of follow-up;
2) The management may not take audit opinions out of cost-benefit considerations and assume residual risks.
Audit Committee Responsibilities
a. Supervise and evaluate the effectiveness of internal audit in the overall risk management framework of the enterprise
b. Review major financial reporting matters and judgments;
c. Approve the hiring of an external audit agency;
(CAE prepares financial reports)
problem appear
1) Major issues: go to the board of directors directly instead of reporting to the audit committee
2) What to do when the system used is different from the prescribed system:
Report changes to processes and recommend new processes as standard
3) If there are control deficiencies in the report that require immediate strengthening of management, what to do:
Oversight by internal audit until problems are corrected
4) If senior management has obvious fraud, report it to a higher level first.
5) When providing consulting services: discuss with customers without reporting to senior management first;
6) If there is a disagreement with the management, both parties should discuss a solution acceptable to both parties;
Certificate benefits
High-paying channels
Reflection of comprehensive competitiveness and professionalism
Learn about the latest developments and industry standards
respective theories
Turnbull
Employees need to have the necessary knowledge and skills
Delphi method/expert survey method
The essence is feedback anonymous letter inquiry method
Benford's law
Numerical Analysis
Advantages of SOP Questionnaire
Regularly ensure that employees practice and maintain current and up-to-date standard operating procedures;
stop sampling
I suspect that overall it is relatively error-free!
statistical process control
Not suitable for large projects
factor analysis
Auditors use the correlation between various economic indicators of audit matters
Determining the audit plan and formulating the audit plan are two independent procedures; audit plan Not in the audit plan! ! ! ! !
Difference analysis
Is the goal achieved?
Variable test sample considerations
Overall quantity
Accuracy
standard deviation
Used to calculate precision and confidence intervals. The larger the standard error, the wider the confidence interval
Confidence level
Sample outcome = probability that population characteristics provide a reasonable estimate
Confidence level and reliability have the same meaning and are complementary to risk; if the sampling risk is 5%, the reliability or confidence level is 95%
calculate
Precision = reliability coefficient * standard deviation / square root of sample size
Confidence interval = inferred value of sample - precision
Defect severity
Comparing the upper limit of accuracy with the tolerable error rate
Minimum requirements for implementing final communications
Goals, scope and results
Which information should not be used when making an acquisition:
Public information! Because there are various limitations on public information;
Horizontal flowchart vs. vertical flowchart
Horizontal flowcharts focus on assigning blame and independently checking effectiveness
Internal audit programs primarily benefit CEOs
The model has relatively high capability maturity and may start consulting business
Internal controls are the responsibility of everyone in the organization
During the inquiry process, questions after the opening remarks
Questions asked to understand the situation;
Interpersonal skills
Not included! ! ! ! Positivity
1) Influence;
2) Communication skills;
3) Management capabilities;
4) Leadership;
5) Catalyst of change;
6) Conflict management;
7) Collaboration and cooperation;
8) Team capabilities;
central theme
Manage internal audit activities
Internal audit operations
staffing model
rotation
Features
Job rotation
advantage
overall benefit
shortcoming
Always new or undergoing training, the turnover rate is relatively regular.
career model
Features
Professional vertical and in-depth development
advantage
Maintain a stable and well-trained audit team, develop the expertise of internal auditors in audit skills, and cope with the complex and dynamic audit environment
shortcoming
Avoid limiting flexibility to lay off employees
competency-centered model
Features
There are experts who specialize in auditing in a particular area
advantage
There are experts auditing some specialized and complex areas
shortcoming
It is difficult for experts to flexibly transform into general auditing
General auditors do not have the opportunity to learn how to audit complex empirical processes
Internal audit annual plan
Developed at least annually and must take into account input from senior management and the Board of Directors
Must identify and consider the expectations of senior management, the board of directors, and other stakeholders regarding internal audit opinions or other conclusions
process
Establish a risk assessment framework
Identify audit sources
Management requirements; audit domains; laws and regulations; other sources: issues identified by internal assurance departments and external audits
Collect and analyze data
The views of senior management and the board of directors must be considered
Risk-based planning
Risk identification and assessment
Risk assessments should always consider potential financial or adverse risks
Risk prioritization and identification
Select audit business
Identify internal audit resource requirements
Obtain board approval
Internal audit engagement types
Risk and control self-assessment
definition
Management and business personnel are directly involved to provide reasonable assurance for the achievement of organizational goals
effect
Evaluation of soft control
Improve control environment
Find and fix problems as quickly as possible
Anticipate and control risks
Make internal audit more efficient and effective
Features
subject change
Internal Auditor → Managers and employees responsible for developing and implementing
method
Facilitate group seminar method
different levels
Survey
Questionnaire
Management department analysis/self-certification method
Covers many of the ways management groups generate and collect information
Reasons for employees to participate in the control self-assessment process
Employees are more motivated to do their jobs well
Employees provide valuable information to management
Confirm business
Contract audit
fixed price contract
cost plus
quality audit
due diligence
Mergers, joint ventures, alliances, mergers and acquisitions
security audit
Privacy audit
privacy system
Financial Audit
Compliance audit
Control audit
performance audit
Operational audit
Consulting business
Features
Negotiate with customers
Expand according to customer's specific requirements
Does not assume specific management responsibilities
Main forms: Consultancy, advice, coordination, programming and training
Specific work content
Internal control training
business process inspection
Information Technology and Systems Development
Design of performance measurement system
benchmarking method
internal benchmark
Functional benchmark
same technical field
competitive benchmark
General benchmark
coordination
Coordinate external audits
Purpose
Reduce duplication of work, improve audit efficiency, and reduce audit costs
Responsibilities
Board of Directors
Coordination and supervision
CAE
Coordinate work and evaluate external audit work
Only when the external audit conducts its work with reference to the Standards can the internal audit department make use of the conclusions of the external audit
Coordinate the content of external audits
Communicate with external auditors on specific matters
Regularly discuss matters of concern to both parties, such as coordinating the audit scope of both parties, contacting each other's audit plans and working papers, exchanging audit reports and management proposals, and understanding each other's applicable audit techniques, methods and terminology, etc.;
Reporting to the Board of Directors and Senior Management
Communicate and seek approval for annual audit plan
Develop annual audit plan
Communicate with senior management
Major temporary changes must be submitted to senior management and the board of directors for approval
Obtain board approval
Keep audit plans relevant
Identify risk, control and management issues
Regular reporting on risk, control and governance issues
Board of Directors
Major deviations from the approved annual plan
Board of Directors and Management
Important audit findings emerge
Senior management’s acceptance of risk
Management is at a cost, does not take corrective measures, and chooses to risk placing orders
Communicate risk acceptance
If the management does not accept it, go to the senior management. If it still doesn’t accept it, go to the board of directors.
Planning an audit engagement
Target audit method questions
business goal (Why we need to carry out this audit activity)
How well goals and procedures match
Whether there is a conflict of interest between the employee and the supplier - relationship of interest
Specific goals, whether to be included in the scope of this business
Evaluate the effectiveness of warehouse operations - warehouse inventory
business standards (measurement scale; whether the expected purpose is achieved)
Business Scope (What to audit; audit boundaries)
Tracing
Through supporting documents, records or original vouchers → voucher
Reverse check/inspection voucher/verification document
Passed voucher → supporting documents, records or original vouchers
Key risks and controls
Risk assessment at different stages
annual risk assessment
Organization-wide
Adjust annual plan if necessary
Preliminary risk assessment
time
Before determining business goals
result
Divide audit business into key risk areas and normal risk areas
Detailed risk assessment
Require
can be reassessed
Based on the results, consider whether to modify and improve the audit objectives and scope or redefine the audit focus, content and methods.
effect
Develop an effective work plan
What does a risk assessment assess?
Probability
Influence
heat map
Display priority ranking. In some areas, it is impossible to determine which one is more important, impact or probability.
risk control matrix
Frequency of risk assessment
at least once a year
The risk assessment process requires the application of more than one risk factor to ensure a comprehensive risk assessment
Control type
function classification
preventive control
inspection control
corrective control
compensatory control
directive control
redundancy control
Classified by information system
General control
Macroscopically
application control
A little microscopic
Sort by relative importance
Critical Controls (Major)
secondary control
Controls that are not required and generally do not have to be tested for effectiveness
Attribute characteristics
should be controlled
soft control
Sequence question
Individual audit business perspective
Understand the audited unit and its environment (the audited unit’s goals, compliance with laws and policies, etc.)
Preliminary risk assessment
Identify risks
Assess identified risks
Develop risk assessment results
Determine business goals
Determine business scope
Assess the risks in the area (detailed risk assessment)
Prepare business plan
Implement substantive procedures
Compliance testing/control testing
substantive test
Audit Report
Communicate audit results and monitor improvements
Audit Report
Report preparation content
Content requirements
Must include business objectives, scope and results
Encourage recognition of outstanding customer performance
Suggestions are not orders
Summary: Senior Management and Chairman Don’t Have Time to Read
Internal auditors and clients have differences: the report reflects the views and reasons of both parties
When distributing outside the organization, describe restrictions
Quality requirements
Report quality, reports must
precise
objective
clear
concise
constructive
whole
timely
value added, important
midterm report
situation
Business work needs to be extended for a period of time
Identify important issues that require immediate attention
Some special issues that urgently need to be understood
Audit scope changes
Report form
oral
written
formal
informal
effect
Timely feedback, promote action, understand progress, improve efficiency, customer participation
Notice
Will not reduce or eliminate the need for final general audit engagement communication
It cannot be said that the interim report can replace the final audit report
Findings have been properly addressed in the interim report and the impact to customers is no longer material
May be excluded from final report
Sending audit report results
A person who has the authority to take corrective measures or who can ensure that corrective measures are taken
Higher-level members may receive summary or summary reports
When sending outside the organization, you need to consult with legal counsel or the compliance department.
If an error or omission exists, the chief audit officer must communicate the corrected information to all recipients of the original report
Audit business communication
exit meeting
Purpose
Discuss audit findings, conclusions and recommendations with audit client
Allow customers to clarify specific matters and questions
Agree on solution
Get feedback from management
Express gratitude to clients for their cooperation during the audit and for providing information
Communicate acceptance of risk
Standard 26000
Management’s exposure to risk > Organization’s exposure, what auditors do
Communicate with the other party first. If not, go to the senior management. If not, go to the board of directors.
Management→Senior Management→Board of Directors
The CAE should assess whether management's risk management processes and residual risks are consistent with the organization's high risk profile.
Residual risk > Organizational risk appetite
Management considers taking control/transfer/adjust risk appetite/elimination activities
It is not the CAE’s responsibility to address risks
Follow-up supervision and improvement
The CAE must establish follow-up procedures to monitor and ensure that management has adopted effective measures, or that senior management has accepted the risks of inaction.
In consulting services, internal audit only performs supervision when requested by management.
Report management corrective measures
CAE → Board of Directors or other similar authority reports on oversight plans and results
problem not solved
Report stresses the need for continued surveillance
The problem is solved
The report states that the problem has been resolved and supervision is stopped.
New problem arises
fully discussed in the report
Replenish
disagreement
Internal Audit VS Audit Client
The main text of the audit report expresses the opinions and reasons of both parties
Internal Audit VS Management
Disagreement included in final audit report
CAE VS Internal Auditor
Different opinions are recorded in the manuscript
Moral issue
People from the ethics committee asked
Perform audit engagements
Tool technology
Questionnaire
Definition, advantages, disadvantages, applicable scenarios
Efficient tool
Uniform standards
For the purpose of protecting themselves, the respondent responded positively
Purpose
Check whether various controls exist, test process activities and the adequacy of existing controls (non-effectiveness, whether they have been implemented), generally used for preliminary investigation, control self-assessment
advantage
Highly targeted, template-based, low-cost, high-efficiency, and easy to quantify
shortcoming
Respondents tend to give positive responses (maybe this is not the case ;)
The information obtained is relatively superficial and is not suitable for collecting in-depth information;
If the respondent does not fill it out carefully, it will be a mere formality and it will be difficult for the internal audit to understand the true situation.
Applicable scenarios - standard
Branches with the same systems, risks, standards, etc.
Compliance with laws and regulations or other "yes/no" information;
Other thoughts
Whether it is possible to set open questions, and whether setting open questions must be excluded?
You can add other additions at the end
At which stage is it most effective? Planning stage? Reporting stage?
planning stage
Suitable for use in centralized or decentralized organizations
centralization
Soft control or hard control? Is it to evaluate the design of internal controls or the effectiveness of internal controls?
adequacy of design
hard control
sampling
Noun analysis
stratified sampling
Statistical and non-statistical sampling
Is quantification required?
Quantitative Data – Statistical Sampling
Funds are low and time is tight. Based on the auditor's experience, - non-statistical sampling
Sampling risk and non-sampling risk
Whenever sampling occurs, there is "sampling risk"
Human factors, lack of experience, etc. – non-sampling risks
Attribute Sampling and Variable Sampling
The discussion is "Who is the population I am sampling from?"
In the case of an organization's internal controls, attribute sampling
If for the amount of the account, variable sampling
attribute sampling
definition
Characteristics or attributes
Features
qualitative judgment
Basis for evaluating the population: error rate
Examples: Whether the payment is authorized, whether the debt is a state-owned enterprise, whether there is fraud
discovery sampling
Discover fraud and irregularities
variable sampling
Features
Quantitative tests involving amounts and amounts
basic method
mean estimation method
difference estimation method
Proportional estimation method
Monetary unit sampling/probability proportional size sampling/size proportional sampling-attribute sampling
Sample selection method
stratified sampling
The overall difference is large
audit sampling
Attribute and variable sampling
sampling technique
Statistical and non-statistical sampling
Various technologies
process descriptive techniques
Flow charts, spaghetti diagrams, RACI tables
flow chart
horizontal flow chart
Functional departments involved in the process
vertical flow chart
advantage
Evaluate the adequacy of existing controls (effectiveness cannot be evaluated)
shortcoming
Applies only to linear processes and misses some significant operational risks
spaghetti illustration
Determine all action paths in the current production process, waste resources in non-value-added departments, and optimize and improve
What it was like before, what it is like now
RACI table
Define the division of labor among personnel, define the connections between team members and determine the allocation of project resources.
R is responsible for performing tasks
Responsibility
Take responsibility for tasks
C consulting
Provide information to assist in the execution of tasks
INotice
Results should be notified promptly
analytical review techniques
Reasonability testing, difference analysis, regression analysis, causal analysis diagram (fishbone diagram), Pareto analysis
plausibility test
Is the change reasonable?
Difference analysis
Discover that one set of data differs from another set of data in unexpected ways
regression analysis
y=a bx
Cause and Effect Analysis Diagram (Fishbone)
Determine the root cause of problem processes
Pareto analysis
The 80/20 principle emphasizes paying attention to a few (20% of important issues) that cause the majority (80%) of the costs.
Replenish
Root cause analysis, five-question analysis
Root Cause Analysis
Locate the root cause of the problem
Five Questions Analysis
5W1H
Problem analysis method for mobile phones and sorting out information
audit evidence
Evidence type
According to evidence characteristics
physical evidence
direct observation and review, such as observations and inventories
Characteristics, quality, no proof of ownership, valuation and classification
Testimonial evidence
Oral or written inquiries, interviews, questionnaires, etc.
documentary evidence
Documentation
Invoices, original vouchers, accounting vouchers, purchase orders, etc.
analyze evidence
Obtained through comparison, calculation or data analysis
According to evidence source
internal evidence (lowest proof)
Generate, process and save the audited unit, such as cash journal, attendance punch card, fixed asset maintenance form
internal-external evidence
Formed in the audited unit, through the business activities of external units and processed by these units, such as checks written off by banks;
external-internal evidence
Formed with external units and processed/saved by the audited unit, such as invoices issued by suppliers
external evidence (The strongest proof)
Formed by an external unit and obtained directly from the outside by the internal auditor, such as a confirmation reply letter mailed directly to the internal audit
standard of evidence
Adequate, reliable, relevant, useful
Adequacy/persuasiveness (quantity)
A persuasive, knowledgeable person who reaches the same conclusion as the internal auditor
Key: It must be convincing enough for a prudent person to come to the same conclusion
Level of persuasiveness: Field investigation > Externally compiled evidence > Auditor’s procedures for observing the audited unit > Auditor-conducted interviews
Reliability/provenability (quality)
The best information can be obtained by employing appropriate techniques (probability)
Compare
External evidence>External-internal evidence>Internal-external evidence>Internal evidence
Generated when internal control is effective > Weak internal control
Auditors can obtain it directly>obtain introduction
File, Record>Record
Original > Fax, copy
Related
Support issues and recommendations identified by internal auditors and align with business objectives
Example: Inventory supervision - provides proof of the existence of inventory, but cannot prove that the ownership of the inventory belongs to the audited unit
it works
Helps an organization achieve its goals
Audit procedures
ask
Indirect evidence is not persuasive enough on its own
observe
Limited to the point in time when the observation occurs
examine
Existence provides reliable audit evidence
Re-run
Go through the internal audit yourself again
analytical procedures
Expectations compared to current situation
Letter of confirmation
Independent third party initiates letter of confirmation
Shuncha
Are there any omissions?
reverse search
Do you have much to remember?
Audit papers
effect
Provide basis for preparing audit report
Demonstrate auditor compliance with the Standards
Fundamental contents
audit objectives
Business procedures
evidence facts
Conclusions and Recommendations Drawn
Apply standard and flexible workpaper formats or templates to improve the efficiency and consistency of business processes
Work paper management
The CAE must specify policies for the internal and external release of working papers to ensure that only authorized persons have access to the papers.
CAE approved and ready for use
The chief audit officer must obtain the consent of senior management and legal counsel, as appropriate, before making records available to outside parties
Review
In order to reduce or eliminate various audit errors, promptly discover and solve existing problems, reduce audit risks, and ensure audit quality
Whether the conclusion drawn is sufficient after fully considering and substantiating the information.
What is the relationship between work papers and professional prudence?
Work papers demonstrate professional prudence
Four elements of audit findings
standard, situation, cause, impact
standard
what should be
Condition
what is actually
reason
Why
Influence
what will happen