Types of Audit Comparison: Compliance Audit

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What type of audit focuses on ensuring that operations are conducted efficiently and effectively?

  • Operational Audit (correct)
  • External Audit
  • Government Audit
  • Internal Audit

Which audit is generally performed to express an opinion on whether financial statements are fairly presented?

  • Internal Audit
  • Government Audit
  • External Audit (correct)
  • Operational Audit

What is the main objective of a financial statement audit?

  • Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
  • Communicating with stakeholders
  • Expressing an opinion on the financial statements (correct)
  • Evaluating operational efficiency

Which type of auditor focuses on verifying compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations?

<p>Government Auditor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a financial statement audit, who expresses an opinion on the financial statements?

<p>External Auditors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an internal audit typically focus on within an organization?

<p>Evaluating operational efficiency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main objectives of an audit?

<p>Preventing fraud and error (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of evidence is primarily used in audit engagements?

<p>Persuasive evidence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common limitation mentioned regarding internal controls in audits?

<p>They are subject to inherent limitations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered an assurance engagement?

<p>External audit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an audit report?

<p>To enhance the credibility of financial statements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of opinion is issued when there is a limitation on the scope of the audit?

<p>Disclaimer of opinion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of a financial statement audit?

<p>Ensuring the accuracy of financial information presented in the statements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of audit is concerned with evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes?

<p>Operational audit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of audit does the auditor examine compliance with specific laws and regulations governing a particular entity or industry?

<p>Government audit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes internal audits from external audits?

<p>Internal audits focus on operational efficiency, while external audits focus on financial reporting. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of audit is typically conducted by an independent CPA firm outside the organization?

<p>Financial statement audit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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