Basic Auditing MCQs Quiz 3

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Question 1

When an auditor is proposed for removal from office, which one of the following is he NOT permitted to do?

Score: 1 of 1
Your answerChoice

Receive notification of the AGM/EGM where the removal is proposed

Speak at the AGM/EGM where the removal is proposed

Selected

Apply to the court to have the proposal removed

Circulate representations to members

Question 2

Why do auditors concentrate their efforts on material items in accounts?

Score: 1 of 1
Your answerChoice
Selected

Because the risk to the accounts of their being incorrectly stated is greater

Because they are easier to audit

Because it reduces the audit time

Because the directors have asked for it

Question 3

The auditor’s permanent working paper file should not normally, include__________?

Score: 0 of 1
Your answerChoice

Extracts from client’s bank statements

Debt agreements

Selected

Attorney’s letters

Past year’s financial statements

Question 4

Balance sheet audit includes verification of____________?

Score: 1 of 1
Your answerChoice

Liabilities

Selected

All of the above

Income and expense accounts where appropriate

Assets

Question 5

Balance sheet does not include­:_____________?

Score: 1 of 1
Your answerChoice
Selected

Routine checks

Vouching of income and expense accounts related to assets and liabilities

Verification of assets and liabilities

Examination of adjusting and closing entries

Question 6

Concealment of shortage by delaying the recording of cash receipts is known as_____________?

Score: 1 of 1
Your answerChoice

Misappropriation

Selected

Lapping

Embezzlement

None of these

Question 7

The concept of stewardship means that a company’s directors________________?

Score: 0 of 1
Your answerChoice
Selected

Are responsible for ensuring that the company pays its tax by the due date

Report suspected fraud and money laundering to the authorities

Safeguard the company’s assets and manage them on behalf of the shareholders

Are responsible for ensuring that the company complies with the law

Question 8

Concurrent audit is a part of____________?

Score: 0 of 1
Your answerChoice

Internal audit system

Selected

Continuous audit

Internal check system

None of these

Question 9

The current file of the auditor’s working papers, generally, should include____________?

Score: 1 of 1
Your answerChoice
Selected

A copy of financial statements

Copies of bond and debentures

A flowchart of the internal controls

Organisation charts

Question 10

The degree of effectiveness of an internal control system depends on:

Score: 0 of 1
Your answerChoice
Selected

The implementation of the controls and the correctness of the accounting records

The design of the internal control system and the implementation of the controls

The design of the internal controls and the implementation of the control system

The design of the internal control system and the correctness of the accounting records

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