Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – SB – Q4 – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

Discuss factors influencing the choice of audit testing methods in a computer environment and propose solutions to address the loss of audit trail.

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The availability of computer-assisted audit techniques should be considered by the auditor when planning the nature, extent, and timing of tests in an audit. The auditor must determine his testing strategies which will depend on his choice of either using a manual testing method or computer-assisted method.

You are required to:

(a) Explain FIVE factors that will determine the auditor’s choice of method of testing in the planning of an audit in a computer environment. (10 Marks)

(b) Identify FIVE solutions to loss of audit trail. (5 Marks)

(Total: 15 Marks)

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Level: Level 3

Topic: Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics
Series: NOV 2013

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q5 – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

This question assesses knowledge of common computer-assisted audit techniques used by auditors.

Question

Which of the following is NOT a computer-assisted audit technique used by auditors?
A. Integrated testing facility
B. Black box
C. System control and review facility
D. Parallel simulation
E. Snapshot

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Tags: Audit Tools, Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques, IT Audit
Level: Level 3

Topic: Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – SB – Q4 – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

Discuss factors influencing the choice of audit testing methods in a computer environment and propose solutions to address the loss of audit trail.

Question

You are required to:

(a) Explain FIVE factors that will determine the auditor’s choice of method of testing in the planning of an audit in a computer environment. (10 Marks)

(b) Identify FIVE solutions to loss of audit trail. (5 Marks)

(Total: 15 Marks)

Answer

Find Related Questions by Tags, levels, etc.

Tags: Audit Planning, Audit testing methods, Audit trail, Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques, Data Analytics, IT Systems, manual testing, Risk Assessment
Level: Level 3

Topic: Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics
Series: NOV 2013

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q5 – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

This question assesses knowledge of common computer-assisted audit techniques used by auditors.

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Tags: Audit Tools, Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques, IT Audit
Level: Level 3

Topic: Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics
Series: NOV 2012

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Discuss factors influencing the choice of audit testing methods in a computer environment and propose solutions to address the loss of audit trail.

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This question assesses knowledge of common computer-assisted audit techniques used by auditors.

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Discuss factors influencing the choice of audit testing methods in a computer environment and propose solutions to address the loss of audit trail.

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