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AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q16 – Review of Subsequent Events and Going Concern Assumptions

Identifying the appropriate signatories for a Letter of Representation.

Question

The Letter of representation is normally signed by:

A. Managing Director and Chairman of the Board
B. Managing Director and Company Secretary
C. Managing Director and Finance Director
D. Chairman of the Board and Finance Director
E. Chairman of Audit Committee and the Managing Director

Answer

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Level: Level 3

Topic: Review of Subsequent Events and Going Concern Assumptions
Series: NOV 2011

AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q15 – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

Key focus areas for IT Auditors in a risk-based audit program.

Question

While developing a risk-based audit program, the Information Technology Auditor most likely will focus on:

A. Strategic controls
B. Critical IT applications
C. Operation control
D. Business strategy
E. Business process

Answer

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Tags: Audit Focus, Critical Applications, IT Audit, IT Systems, Risk-Based Audit
Level: Level 3

Topic: Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics
Series: NOV 2011

AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q9 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

Identifying an invalid statement about the benefits and use of IFRS.

Question

Which of the statements listed below about IFRS is invalid?

A. Multinational should benefit from a number of cost savings when using IFRS
B. Companies that wish to reach a wider group of investors will find financial statements based on IFRS acceptable in all major markets
C. Using IFRS will make it easier, though more expensive, to have secondary listing in other countries of the world
D. Using the same accounting basis provides greater comparability between companies which will lead to more efficient investment
E. The original standard setter between (1973-2000) was International Accounting Standard Committee (IASC)

Answer

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Tags: Accounting Standards, Financial Reporting, IFRS, International Standards
Level: Level 3

Topic: Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards
Series: NOV 2011

AAA – Nov 2011 – L3 – SB – Q6 – Internal Audit and Corporate Governance

Explores the functions and significance of various committees and concepts in governance, including the Public Accounts Committee and due diligence.

Question

Write short notes on the following:

(a) Public Accounts Committee
(3 Marks)

(b) Value-for-Money Audit
(3 Marks)

(d) Due Diligence
(3 Marks)

(e) Due Process
(3 Marks)

Answer

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Tags: Audit Alarm, Due diligence, Due Process, Public Accounts Committee, Value for Money Audit
Level: Level 3

Topic: Internal Audit and Corporate Governance
Series: NOV 2011

AAA – Nov 2011 – L3 – SB – Q5 – Review of Subsequent Events and Going Concern Assumptions

Identifies going concern symptoms, audit procedures for evaluating going concern, and factors to assess continuation potential.

Question

When a company is experiencing going concern problems, it may exhibit various financial and non-financial symptoms.

Required:

(a) State FIVE financial and FIVE non-financial going concern symptoms.
(5 Marks)

(b) State the audit procedures you would adopt as an auditor to determine whether a client company is experiencing going concern problems.
(6 Marks)

(c) What other factors would you consider in assessing if the company can continue despite the going concern issues?
(4 Marks)

Answer

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Tags: Audit Procedures, Financial Stability, Financial Symptoms, Going Concern, Non-Financial Symptoms, Risk Assessment
Level: Level 3

Topic: Review of Subsequent Events and Going Concern Assumptions
Series: NOV 2011

AAA – Nov 2011 – L3 – SB – Q4 – Ethical Issues in Auditing

Clarifies auditor's statutory responsibilities, provisions in CAMA to reduce the communication gap, and controls for addressing performance gaps.

Question

The role of auditors is commonly misconceived. Many people argue that the auditor is expected to detect all frauds and irregularities in a client’s business. Others believe that the auditor should act more like a court of justice where truth is defended. In fact, the auditor’s responsibilities, powers, and duties are defined by statutes, ethics, and auditing standards.

Required:

(a) What are the provisions available in the Companies and Allied Matters Act Cap C20 LFN, 2004, which seek to reduce the communication gap between the auditor and the shareholders?
(7 Marks)

(b) Explain EIGHT controls available to address the problem of the performance gap.
(8 Marks)

Answer

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Tags: Audit Controls, Auditor Responsibilities, Communication Gap, Companies and Allied Matters Act, Performance Gap
Level: Level 3

Topic: Ethical Issues in Auditing
Series: NOV 2011

AAA – Nov 2011 – L3 – SB – Q3 – Audit of Corporate Governance

Key objectives and structures within corporate governance, focusing on the audit committee's role and board actions affecting governance.

Question

(a) Outline the main objective of corporate governance.
(3 Marks)

(b) One of the tools of corporate governance in Nigeria is the establishment of the Audit Committee under Section 359 (6) of Companies and Allied Matters Act Cap C20 LFN, 2004. What are the composition and functions of an Audit Committee?
(6 Marks)

(c) State SIX instances when the corporate governance of a public company may be compromised by the Board of Directors.
(6 Marks)

Answer

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Tags: Audit Committee, Board of Directors, CAMA, Corporate Accountability, Corporate Governance, Governance Standards
Level: Level 3

Topic: Audit of Corporate Governance
Series: NOV 2011

AAA – Nov 2011 – L3 – SB – Q2 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

Overview and impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on corporate accountability and self-regulation.

Question

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, enacted in the United States to guide and regulate the work of accountants and auditors, raised issues about the culture of self-regulation in the accounting profession.

You are required to:

(a) State the reason for its enactment and issues covered therein.
(2 Marks)

(b) State its main provisions that relate to corporate accountability.
(8 Marks)

Answer

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Tags: Corporate Accountability, Corporate Scandals, Public Companies, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Self-regulation
Level: Level 3

Topic: Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards
Series: NOV 2011

AAA – Nov 2011 – L3 – SB – Q1 – Application of Audit and Assurance Principles

Evaluate the steps for identifying and responding to fraud risk during audit planning.

Question

Fela Idaewor is the auditor for Matty Co. Ltd, a rapidly expanding retail business based in Lekki. This is her first year as the audit manager. During her engagement planning, she observed multiple risk factors, such as the company’s strong interest in maintaining earnings and share prices, unrealistic financial forecasts, and high reliance on debt financing for expansion. Additionally, there were strong indications that fraud might have been committed by top management.

Required
(a) What should Idaewor do about the possibility of fraud at the planning stage? (7 Marks)
(b) What documentation is required for identifying risk factors? (5 Marks)
(c) If Idaewor has evidence suggesting fraud, what are her communication responsibilities to management? (3 Marks)

Answer

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Level: Level 3

Topic: Application of Audit and Assurance Principles
Series: NOV 2011

AAA – Nov 2011 – L3 – SAII – Q20 – Assurance Engagements

Definition of an assurance engagement's objective in providing confidence to users.

Question

An assignment in which the practitioner expresses a conclusion designed to enhance the degree of confidence of the intended users other than the responsible party about the outcome of the evaluation or measurement of a subject matter is…………………………

Answer

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Level: Level 3

Topic: Assurance Engagements
Series: NOV 2011

BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q18 – Sale of Goods

Understanding when goods identified at the time of the contract of sale are transferred.

Question

Goods identified and agreed upon at the time of contract of sale is …………………………

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Sale of Goods
Series: NOV 2011

BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q17 – Law of Contract

Identifying the legal term for discharge of a contract due to supervening impossibility or illegality.

Question

Supervening impossibility or illegality of the performance of an obligation is a form of discharge of contract by ………………………………

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: NOV 2011

BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q16 – Law of Trusts

Identifying the legal process where a debtor assigns assets to a trustee to avoid bankruptcy.

Question

In order to avoid being declared bankrupt, a debtor may assign substantially all his assets to a trustee by executing what is known as ………………………………

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Trusts
Series: NOV 2011

BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Sale of Goods

Understanding when property passes in unascertained goods.

Question

Property will not pass in unascertained goods until the goods are ……………………………

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Sale of Goods
Series: NOV 2011

BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q15 – Agency Law

Identifying the person responsible for getting in and distributing the assets of a bankrupt individual.

Question

Who is usually appointed for the purpose of getting in and distributing the assets of a bankrupt?

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Agency Law
Series: NOV 2011

BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q14 – Law of Trusts

Identifying the document used to add, cancel, or alter provisions in a will.

Question

Any supplementary clause attached or referring to a Will with the object of adding or cancelling or altering the provisions of the Will is a …………………………………….

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Trusts
Series: NOV 2011

BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Nigerian Legal System

Understanding the type of legal system on which the Nigerian Constitution is based.

Question

The Nigerian Constitution is based on the type of legal system that is called ……………………………….

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Nigerian Legal System
Series: NOV 2011

BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q12 – Nigerian Legal System

Identifying the next court in the appeal process after the Court of Appeal.

Question

Appeal lies from the Court of Appeal to ……………………………….

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Nigerian Legal System
Series: NOV 2011

BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q11 – Law of Trusts

Identifying the person who makes a will.

Question

The maker of a Will is called ………………………………

Answer

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Tags: Testator, Trust Law, Wills
Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Trusts
Series: NOV 2011

BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q10 – Law Relating to Banking

Identifying the apex bank in Nigeria that issues monetary policy circulars.

Question

The apex bank in Nigeria that issues Monetary Policy circulars is ………………………

Answer

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Tags: Banking Law, Central Bank, Monetary Policy
Level: Level 1

Topic: Law Relating to Banking
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AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q16 – Review of Subsequent Events and Going Concern Assumptions

Identifying the appropriate signatories for a Letter of Representation.

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Key focus areas for IT Auditors in a risk-based audit program.

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AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q9 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

Identifying an invalid statement about the benefits and use of IFRS.

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AAA – Nov 2011 – L3 – SB – Q6 – Internal Audit and Corporate Governance

Explores the functions and significance of various committees and concepts in governance, including the Public Accounts Committee and due diligence.

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AAA – Nov 2011 – L3 – SB – Q5 – Review of Subsequent Events and Going Concern Assumptions

Identifies going concern symptoms, audit procedures for evaluating going concern, and factors to assess continuation potential.

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AAA – Nov 2011 – L3 – SB – Q4 – Ethical Issues in Auditing

Clarifies auditor's statutory responsibilities, provisions in CAMA to reduce the communication gap, and controls for addressing performance gaps.

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AAA – Nov 2011 – L3 – SB – Q3 – Audit of Corporate Governance

Key objectives and structures within corporate governance, focusing on the audit committee's role and board actions affecting governance.

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AAA – Nov 2011 – L3 – SB – Q2 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

Overview and impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on corporate accountability and self-regulation.

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AAA – Nov 2011 – L3 – SB – Q1 – Application of Audit and Assurance Principles

Evaluate the steps for identifying and responding to fraud risk during audit planning.

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AAA – Nov 2011 – L3 – SAII – Q20 – Assurance Engagements

Definition of an assurance engagement's objective in providing confidence to users.

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BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q18 – Sale of Goods

Understanding when goods identified at the time of the contract of sale are transferred.

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BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q17 – Law of Contract

Identifying the legal term for discharge of a contract due to supervening impossibility or illegality.

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BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q16 – Law of Trusts

Identifying the legal process where a debtor assigns assets to a trustee to avoid bankruptcy.

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BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Sale of Goods

Understanding when property passes in unascertained goods.

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BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q15 – Agency Law

Identifying the person responsible for getting in and distributing the assets of a bankrupt individual.

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BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q14 – Law of Trusts

Identifying the document used to add, cancel, or alter provisions in a will.

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BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Nigerian Legal System

Understanding the type of legal system on which the Nigerian Constitution is based.

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BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q12 – Nigerian Legal System

Identifying the next court in the appeal process after the Court of Appeal.

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BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q11 – Law of Trusts

Identifying the person who makes a will.

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Identifying the apex bank in Nigeria that issues monetary policy circulars.

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