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What type of audit evidence is considered the most reliable?
Which form of external confirmation requires a guarantee of response from the respondent?
In what situation is audit sampling applied?
Why is original documentation more reliable than photocopies in audits?
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Which of the following is NOT a typical use of external confirmations?
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What is the primary objective of audit sampling?
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Which of the following factors is critical for effective audit risk assessment?
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How does the reliability of audit evidence change when it is indirectly obtained?
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Which type of audit evidence is generally considered the most reliable?
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What type of audit evidence would be considered least reliable?
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Which of the following best describes substantive testing procedures?
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Which method would provide the most reliable audit evidence regarding financial transactions?
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What approach does an auditor use to obtain an understanding of the entity's internal controls?
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Which type of document is considered more reliable in an audit?
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Which substantive testing procedure involves checking the arithmetic accuracy of financial documents?
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Which factor is part of the engagement risk factors for auditors?
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What must an auditor do when engaging a client with high engagement risk?
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Which component of the audit risk model must be set inversely to environment risk?
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What does inherent risk reflect in the context of audit risk?
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How should auditors address high detection risks according to the audit risk model?
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Which of the following is a limitation of the audit risk model?
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What type of documentation is crucial for demonstrating that an audit was performed according to quality control standards?
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In the context of audit risk, materiality must consider which factor?
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Which of these is NOT a typical component of audit documentation?
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What does control risk assess in an audit?
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Which factor should an auditor consider when determining the level of substantive testing required?
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Which is a primary concern of the audit risk model when evaluating management's motivations?
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Why is audit documentation considered a continuous process?
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Study Notes
Quality Control in Auditing
- Experienced auditors conduct quality control reviews and inspections in line with ISQC 1, governing audits and assurance engagements.
- External inspections must comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Nature of Audit Documentation
- Audit documentation can be recorded on paper, electronically, or through other media.
- Common forms include audit programs, analyses, memoranda, summaries, confirmation letters, checklists, and significant correspondence.
- May contain abstracts or copies of entity records, specific contracts, or agreements.
- Documentation requires a structured format with proper referencing, emphasizing that it is a continuous process.
Audit Risk Model Overview
- Audit risk is defined as the risk of issuing an unqualified opinion on materially misstated financial statements.
- Auditors initially assess engagement risk to determine a suitable level of audit risk, which is inversely related to engagement risk:
- Higher engagement risk necessitates a lower audit risk and more rigorous audit procedures.
- Lower engagement risk allows a higher level of audit risk.
Audit Risk and Materiality
- Audit and engagement risks relate to factors that may challenge an auditor's conclusions.
- Materiality varies based on the financial health of the entity; material transactions for struggling companies may not be for financially healthy ones.
- Auditors must understand societal expectations, identify high-risk areas, and develop methodologies to allocate materiality assessments.
Components of the Audit Risk Model
- Audit Risk (AR) = Inherent Risk (IR) x Control Risk (CR) x Detection Risk (DR)
- Inherent Risk refers to the likelihood of transactions being recorded in error, with higher risks associated with complex and estimation-based transactions.
- Control Risk indicates the efficacy of a client's controls in deterring or identifying misstatements.
Detection Risk in Auditing
- Detection risk is the risk that substantive audit procedures will not reveal material misstatements.
- This risk is within the auditor's control and is critical for audit planning, influencing the extent of substantive work.
Limitations of the Audit Risk Model
- Assessing inherent risk is challenging and can skew overall audit risk evaluations.
- Audit technology lacks precision, rendering strict, independent assessments of each risk component difficult.
- Many auditors use the model functionally, rather than strictly mathematically.
Reliability of Audit Evidence
- Direct audit evidence obtained by the auditor (e.g., observing controls) is more reliable than indirect evidence (e.g., inquiry).
- Documentary evidence is deemed more reliable, and original documents hold greater credibility over copies.
Types of Substantive Testing Procedures
- Procedures include inspection of records, tangible assets, observation, inquiries, confirmation, recalculation, re-performance, and analytical procedures analyzing significant ratios.
Risk Assessment Procedures
- Auditors perform risk assessments through inquiries of management and others to understand operational contexts and internal controls.
- External confirmation techniques can include positive (mandatory reply) and negative confirmations (reply only if disagreement).
Uses of External Confirmations
- Commonly utilized to verify bank balances, accounts receivable, stock held by third parties, title deeds, investments, loans, and accounts payable balances.
Audit Sampling
- Involves applying audit procedures to a sample of items rather than the entire population, ensuring each unit has a selection chance.
- Aims to evaluate characteristics of selected items to inform conclusions about the larger population.
- Requires consideration of specific objectives and appropriate combinations of audit procedures to meet those objectives.
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This quiz enables experienced auditors to understand the quality control reviews and inspections as per ISQC 1 guidelines for auditing and assurance engagements. Participants will learn about the legal and regulatory requirements needed to conduct effective external inspections.
