Financial Audit Working Papers
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Which of the following analyses appearing in a predecessor's working papers is the successor auditor least likely to be interested in reviewing?

  • Analysis of noncurrent balance sheet accounts.
  • Analysis of current balance sheet accounts.
  • Analysis of contingencies. (correct)
  • Analysis of income statement accounts.
  • In an internal audit, the audit supervisor determines that working papers are complete when:

  • Only after the auditor who prepared the working papers has signed and dated them.
  • Working papers refer to the steps outlined in the audit program.
  • Proper cross-references to other working papers are noted.
  • Satisfied that the audit objectives have been met and the working papers support the conclusions. (correct)
  • Standardized working papers are often used, chiefly because they allow working papers to be prepared more:

  • Neatly
  • Accurately
  • Professionally
  • Efficiently (correct)
  • Ordinarily, the audit may use schedules, analyses and other documentation prepared by entity personnel in order to:

    <p>Ensure the reliability and accuracy of the financial information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following would the auditor be LEAST likely to do when assessing control risk for substantive tests?

    <p>Perform detailed tests of transactions and balances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the LEAST important step in testing the purchasing function?

    <p>Observing the physical receipt of goods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not generally included in the working papers file?

    <p>Copy of the internal audit's audit program.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The form and content of working papers are affected by all of the following, EXCEPT:

    <p>Specific audit methodology and technology used in the course of the audit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a factor that affects the form and content of working papers?

    <p>Specific audit methodology and technology used in the course of the audit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT generally included in the auditor's permanent files?

    <p>Schedules that support the current year's adjusting entries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a factor that affects the form and content of working papers?

    <p>Size and complexity of the client's operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not generally included in the auditor's permanent files?

    <p>Schedules that support the current year's adjusting entries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the audit procedure least likely to be performed assuming a low assessed level of control risk?

    <p>Search for unrecorded cash receipts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is likely to produce the least reliable audit evidence when auditing the maintenance department?

    <p>Notes on discussions with mechanics in the maintenance operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which auditing procedure is ordinarily performed last?

    <p>Obtaining a management representation letter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before applying substantive tests to the details of asset accounts at an interim date, an auditor should assess what?

    <p>Control risk at below the maximum level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an auditor conduct before applying principal substantive tests to account details at an interim date?

    <p>Reading of the minutes of directors’ meetings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In auditing, which action should be taken after reading minutes of directors' meetings but before confirming accounts payable?

    <p>Obtaining a client representation letter</p> Signup and view all the answers

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