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What is the primary objective of an audit?
What is the primary objective of an audit?
- To ensure compliance with tax regulations
- To assess the effectiveness of internal controls
- To express an opinion on the financial statements (correct)
- To identify all instances of fraud in the organization
What does professional skepticism require from an auditor?
What does professional skepticism require from an auditor?
- Avoiding any critical evaluation of the evidence gathered
- Assuming management's decisions are always appropriate
- Maintaining a questioning mindset and being alert to misstatements (correct)
- Relying solely on past audit experiences
Which of the following is NOT a principle of auditing?
Which of the following is NOT a principle of auditing?
- Ethical requirements
- Sri Lanka Auditing Standards
- Professional judgement
- Following strict regulations (correct)
What is the primary consequence of audit risk?
What is the primary consequence of audit risk?
What does professional skepticism entail during an audit?
What does professional skepticism entail during an audit?
Which of the following best defines inherent risk?
Which of the following best defines inherent risk?
Which of the following best describes the term 'audit evidence'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'audit evidence'?
What factors are included in professional judgment during an audit?
What factors are included in professional judgment during an audit?
What are the criteria against which the quality of the audit results are evaluated?
What are the criteria against which the quality of the audit results are evaluated?
Which of the following does NOT represent an element of audit risk?
Which of the following does NOT represent an element of audit risk?
Which condition may indicate possible fraud during an audit?
Which condition may indicate possible fraud during an audit?
What is the role of materiality in an audit?
What is the role of materiality in an audit?
What is an essential quality auditors must utilize to determine the extent of audit procedures?
What is an essential quality auditors must utilize to determine the extent of audit procedures?
What is NOT included in the process of communicating the auditor’s findings?
What is NOT included in the process of communicating the auditor’s findings?
Which ethical requirement relates to the auditor's obligation to remain unbiased?
Which ethical requirement relates to the auditor's obligation to remain unbiased?
In evaluating audit evidence, what should an auditor primarily focus on?
In evaluating audit evidence, what should an auditor primarily focus on?
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Test your knowledge on the fundamental principles of auditing with this quiz. Explore key concepts such as professional skepticism, audit risk, and materiality. This quiz will challenge your understanding of auditor responsibilities and evaluation criteria.
