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This section includes 16 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Uncategorized topics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
Financial (attest) audit includes:i Examination and evaluaion of financial recordsii Audit of financial systems and transactionsiii Audit of intenal control and internal audit functionsiv Evaluation of Compliance with applicable statutes and regulations |
A. | (i) only |
B. | (i) & (ii) only |
C. | (i) to (iii) only |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» E. | |
2. |
The following types of financial statements are audited in respect of Union, State and UT Governmentsi Finance Accountsii Appropriation Accountsiii Balance Sheetiv Statements of Expenditure |
A. | (i) & (ii) only |
B. | (i) to (iii) only |
C. | (i) & (iii) only |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» B. (i) to (iii) only | |
3. |
Transaction audit essentially seeks to address the following issues of risks to:i Regularityii Performanceiii Proprietyiv Financial Control |
A. | All of the above |
B. | (i), (ii) & (iii) only |
C. | (i), (iii) & (iv) only |
D. | (i), (ii) & (iv) only |
Answer» D. (i), (ii) & (iv) only | |
4. |
The Auditing Standards of the C&AG of India comprise ofi General Standardsii Field Audit Standardsiii Field Standardsiv Reporting Standards |
A. | (i) to (iii) only |
B. | (i) & (ii) only |
C. | (i), (iii) & (iv) only |
D. | All of the above |
Answer» D. All of the above | |
5. |
Insurance relating to the year 2013-14 was paid in 2012-13 in advance. The same was however booked as expenditure in 2012-13. This does not meet the objective of |
A. | Existence |
B. | Ownership |
C. | Completeness |
D. | Occurrence |
Answer» E. | |
6. |
Working papers should be restricted to matters, which are important, pertinent and useful for the purpose. Which is the characteristic that we are talking about? |
A. | Clarity and conciseness |
B. | Legibility and neatness |
C. | Relevance |
D. | Accuracy |
Answer» D. Accuracy | |
7. |
The primary responsibility for safeguarding the audited entity s funds and assets and to prevent frauds or errors lies with its |
A. | employees |
B. | internal auditor |
C. | management |
D. | statutory auditor |
Answer» D. statutory auditor | |
8. |
Population is divided into groups, each being fairly homogenous with respect to value and risk in this kind of sampling |
A. | Block Selection |
B. | Random Sampling |
C. | Stratified Sampling |
D. | Monetary Unit Sampling |
Answer» D. Monetary Unit Sampling | |
9. |
The three levels of substantive procedures that can be performed in decreasing order of assurance required are: |
A. | Standard, Focused, Minimum |
B. | Focused, Standard, Minimum |
C. | Maximum, Standard, Minimum |
D. | Minimum, Standard, Focused |
Answer» C. Maximum, Standard, Minimum | |
10. |
Instructions to audit team members on the performance of chosen audit procedures are contained in the |
A. | Plan Document |
B. | Audit Planning memorandum |
C. | Detailed Audit Programme |
D. | None of these |
Answer» D. None of these | |
11. |
These are Performed if the audit team plans to take assurance from mitigating controls or from other controls . |
A. | Focused Subtantive Procedures |
B. | Standard Substantive Procedures |
C. | Minimum Substantive Procedures |
D. | all |
Answer» D. all | |
12. |
Policies, systems and procedures established by Comptroller and Auditor General to maintain a high standard of audit activity are also called |
A. | Quality control |
B. | Reasonable Assurance |
C. | Quality Check |
D. | Quality Assurance |
Answer» E. | |
13. |
Reflecting all the transactions relating to the period of the accounts without regard to the actual date of payment or receipt is also called |
A. | Accrual system accounting |
B. | Mercantile system of accounting |
C. | Both |
D. | None of these |
Answer» D. None of these | |
14. |
The risks identified from top down review of entities and which may affect a number of different account areas are called |
A. | Entity Risks |
B. | Accounting Risks |
C. | Inherent Risks |
D. | Account Area Risks |
Answer» B. Accounting Risks | |
15. |
The document that presents an analysis of the main audit areas and a summary of the key planning decisions is called |
A. | Audit memorandun |
B. | Audit execution memorandum |
C. | Audit Note |
D. | Audit Planning memorandum |
Answer» E. | |
16. |
If the financial statements properly present receipts and payments or give a true and fair view and have been prepared in accordance with relevant accounting requirements, the auditor |
A. | does not give any opinion |
B. | gives a qualified opinion |
C. | gives an unqualifie |
D. | opinion |
Answer» D. opinion | |