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What is the primary role of the audit strategy in relation to the audit plan?
What is the primary role of the audit strategy in relation to the audit plan?
- To allocate specific resources to individual audit tasks.
- To provide a detailed listing of all audit tasks and their deadlines.
- To execute the detailed audit procedures outlined in the plan.
- To define the scope, timing, and direction of the audit. (correct)
Which of the following best describes how the audit plan relates to the audit strategy?
Which of the following best describes how the audit plan relates to the audit strategy?
- The audit plan outlines how the audit strategy will be implemented. (correct)
- The audit plan determines the overall scope, timing, and direction of the audit.
- The audit plan is developed independently of the audit strategy.
- The audit plan primarily focuses on communication with stakeholders.
Why is an audit plan considered more detailed than an audit strategy?
Why is an audit plan considered more detailed than an audit strategy?
- Because it includes the specific nature, timing, and extent of audit procedures. (correct)
- Because it is prepared by more experienced auditors.
- Because it must be approved by the audit committee.
- Because it is only created for complex audits.
What is the significance of the inter-relationship between the audit strategy and the audit plan?
What is the significance of the inter-relationship between the audit strategy and the audit plan?
Which of the following is a key consideration when establishing the overall audit strategy?
Which of the following is a key consideration when establishing the overall audit strategy?
How does the development of an audit plan contribute to achieving audit objectives?
How does the development of an audit plan contribute to achieving audit objectives?
Which of the following factors has the most influence on the nature, timing, and extent of audit procedures?
Which of the following factors has the most influence on the nature, timing, and extent of audit procedures?
In what scenario might an auditor need to revise the original audit strategy?
In what scenario might an auditor need to revise the original audit strategy?
An auditor has completed the audit strategy when they have determined the:
An auditor has completed the audit strategy when they have determined the:
The audit plan would most likely be revised for which condition?
The audit plan would most likely be revised for which condition?
What procedure takes place as planning for the audit engagement is developed?
What procedure takes place as planning for the audit engagement is developed?
Which element is typically included in an audit plan but not an audit strategy?
Which element is typically included in an audit plan but not an audit strategy?
How could a change in the assessment of internal controls impact the audit plan?
How could a change in the assessment of internal controls impact the audit plan?
What is the first step that an auditor does?
What is the first step that an auditor does?
Why is it important to efficiently use the auditor's resources?
Why is it important to efficiently use the auditor's resources?
In which phase of the audit would you typically find the most detailed procedures for verifying accounts receivable?
In which phase of the audit would you typically find the most detailed procedures for verifying accounts receivable?
How could risk assessment impact the audit plan?
How could risk assessment impact the audit plan?
Which factor is least likely to trigger a modification of the audit strategy during an ongoing audit?
Which factor is least likely to trigger a modification of the audit strategy during an ongoing audit?
If an auditor initially plans for a controls-based audit strategy, but later finds inherent limitations, what is the most appropriate course of action?
If an auditor initially plans for a controls-based audit strategy, but later finds inherent limitations, what is the most appropriate course of action?
The establishment of the overall audit strategy and the detailed audit plan are not necessarily discrete or sequential processes. What impact does this have on the audit?
The establishment of the overall audit strategy and the detailed audit plan are not necessarily discrete or sequential processes. What impact does this have on the audit?
Flashcards
Audit Strategy
Audit Strategy
Sets the broad approach, scope, timing, and direction of the audit.
Audit Plan
Audit Plan
Addresses matters identified in the audit strategy, detailing how it will be implemented.
Audit Plan Details
Audit Plan Details
The audit plan's specifics regarding procedures that engagement team members will perform.
Purpose of Audit Planning
Purpose of Audit Planning
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Interrelation of Audit Strategy and Plan
Interrelation of Audit Strategy and Plan
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Study Notes
- Audit strategy establishes the overall audit approach, while the audit plan details the implementation of the strategy.
- Audit strategy defines the audit's scope, timing, and direction.
- Audit plan outlines how the audit strategy will be executed.
- The audit plan provides more granular detail than the audit strategy.
- The audit plan includes the specific nature, timing, and extent of audit procedures.
- Planning of audit procedures occurs throughout the audit as the audit plan evolves.
- An audit plan is developed to address matters identified in the audit strategy.
- Development of an audit plan ensures efficient use of auditor resources to achieve audit objectives.
- Audit strategy and audit plan development are interconnected, with changes in one potentially affecting the other.
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