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The internal auditor and her supervisor are in dispute about a risk that was not tested during an audit of the procurement function. Which of the following tools would best support the auditor's decision not to test the risk?
An assurance map is a tool that provides a visual representation of the coverage of risks by various assurance providers. It supports the auditor's decision by showing which risks are being addressed by internal audit and other functions, and which risks are not being tested. This can help justify the auditor's decision not to test a particular risk, by demonstrating that it has already been covered or deemed low priority. Reference:
'Internal Auditing: Assurance & Advisory Services' (The Institute of Internal Auditors)
'Creating an Assurance Map' (IIA Practice Guide)
Which of the following describes the primary objective of an internal audit engagement supervisor?
An internal auditor s examination of accounts receivable generates the following results:
What is the projected misstatement for the population if ratio estimation is used?
To determine the projected misstatement for the population using ratio estimation, the following calculation can be used:
ProjectedMisstatement=(SampleMisstatementSampleBookValue)PopulationBookValueProjectedMisstatement=(SampleBookValueSampleMisstatement)PopulationBookValue
Given:
Sample Misstatement = $420,000
Sample Book Value = $12,000,000
Population Book Value = $20,000,000
ProjectedMisstatement=(420,00012,000,000)20,000,000ProjectedMisstatement=(12,000,000420,000)20,000,000
ProjectedMisstatement=0.03520,000,000=700,000ProjectedMisstatement=0.03520,000,000=700,000
Therefore, the projected misstatement is $700,000.
IIA Standards: 2320 - Analysis and Evaluation
IIA Practice Guide: Statistical Sampling
Which of the following items, included in the preliminary audit communication would be most useful for management to formulate action plans in response to audit recommendations?
In the preliminary audit communication, the condition is the most useful item for management to formulate action plans in response to audit recommendations. The condition describes the existing state or issue identified during the audit. It provides a clear and specific description of what is wrong or what needs improvement, which is essential for management to understand the problem and take appropriate corrective actions. While audit objectives, scope, and observation ratings are important, the condition directly points to the area that needs attention and improvement.
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standard 2410 -- Criteria for Communicating: 'Communications must include the engagement's objectives and scope as well as applicable conclusions, recommendations, and action plans.'
IIA Practice Guide on 'Communicating Audit Results'
As a result of server managements assumption of risk there is residual risk that exceeds me organisation's risk appetite. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the chief audit executive to take?
The CAE has a responsibility to communicate significant risks to the board, particularly when the residual risk exceeds the organization's risk appetite. By communicating with the board, the CAE ensures that the highest level of governance is aware of the risk and can make informed decisions about how to address it. Ignoring the risk, assuming responsibility without authority, or only ensuring senior management's acknowledgment without further action would be insufficient and not in line with the CAE's duties.
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards
Internal Audit's Role in Risk Management
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