Audit Procedures Planning Materiality Assessment Quiz
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What does an auditor consider when making a preliminary estimate of materiality for audit purposes?

  • Unknown misstatements only
  • Quantitative factors only
  • Known misstatements, likely misstatements, and potential undetected misstatements (correct)
  • Materiality for income statement only
  • Why does an auditor normally estimate a single amount for materiality?

  • To decrease the audit risk
  • Misstatements usually affect both balance sheet and income statement (correct)
  • To prioritize income statement over balance sheet
  • To simplify the audit process
  • What does an auditor need to consider in addition to quantitative assessment when assessing materiality?

  • Qualitative factors (correct)
  • Only known misstatements
  • Historical data only
  • Pervasive misstatements
  • What is the relationship between audit risk and materiality?

    <p>Inverse relationship (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does an auditor set a lower materiality threshold for accounts with higher audit risk?

    <p>To collect more evidence for these accounts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of understanding the audit entity in audit planning according to ISA 315?

    <p>To identify and assess risk of material misstatements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a way to gain understanding of the audit entity and its environment as per ISA 315?

    <p>Observation and inspection of cash flow (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of significant risks according to audit planning standards?

    <p>Involves simple transactions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a part of the auditor's response to assessed risk as per ISA 330?

    <p>Incorporating unpredictability into audit procedures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an auditor use materiality according to ISA 320?

    <p>To evaluate the presentation of financial data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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