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AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q20 – Audit of Specialized Industries

This question tests knowledge of reserves that may or may not be reviewed during the audit of a non-life insurance company.

Question

Regarding the audit of a non-life insurance company, which of the following reserves may NOT be reviewed?
A. Reserve for unexpired risks
B. Reserve for outstanding claims
C. Contingent reserve
D. External reserve
E. Statutory reserve

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Tags: Audit, Non-Life Insurance, Reserves, Specialized Industries
Level: Level 3

Topic: Audit of Specialized Industries
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q19 – Internal Audit and Corporate Governance

This question identifies assignments that qualify as continuous audit functions.

Question

Which of the following assignments can be regarded as a continuous audit function?
A. Examining the effectiveness, efficiency, and economy of a cement project
B. Evaluating the adequacy of the security and control measures of the information technology
C. Ascertaining the fairness of the annual financial statements and notes to the accounts
D. Reviewing the internal control procedures before commencing the audit
E. Reviewing the company’s compliance with relevant guidance and release of financial information periodically

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Tags: Compliance, Continuous Audit, Financial Reporting, Internal Control
Level: Level 3

Topic: Internal Audit and Corporate Governance
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q18 – Audit Reporting

This question assesses knowledge of the main users of financial reports that auditors focus on.

Question

The main users of financial reports that auditors need to be primarily concerned about are:
A. Management and directors of the company
B. The general public
C. Banks and other financial institutions that provide working capital
D. Suppliers
E. Shareholders of the company

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Level: Level 3

Topic: Audit Reporting
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q17 – Auditor’s Legal Liability

This question examines the best defence an audit firm can present when accused of failing to identify substandard and obsolete inventory.

Question

Yakubu Chukwu & Co was sued by one of its clients who alleged that the firm failed to satisfy the auditing standards in identifying substandard and obsolete inventory while attending end-of-year stock take. Which of the following is the firm’s best defence?
A. It is quite impossible to expect the firm to identify substandard and obsolete inventory due to the special nature of the inventory
B. Yakubu Chukwu & Co has to prove that its audit has been carried out with reasonable skill, care, and diligence
C. Auditing standards are not legislated, therefore, the client has no right to sue the firm
D. The contributory negligence of the client
E. Identification of substandard and obsolete stock requires an expert opinion

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Tags: Audit Standards, Auditor Liability, Defence, Obsolete Inventory
Level: Level 3

Topic: Auditor’s Legal Liability
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q16 – Group Audits

This question assesses the appropriate audit procedure for verifying a subsidiary’s accounts before consolidation.

Question

When a client has control over a subsidiary, what is the most appropriate audit procedure to obtain evidence to verify subsidiary accounts before consolidation?
A. Arrange for independent valuation of the assets and liabilities of the subsidiary
B. Be involved in the appointment of the subsidiary auditors
C. Rely on additional work carried out by the internal auditors
D. Send a template of your expectation to subsidiary auditors
E. Provide audit program for the subsidiary auditors

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Tags: Audit Procedure, Consolidation, Group Audits, Subsidiary Accounts
Level: Level 3

Topic: Group audit
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q15 – Audit Reporting

This question assesses the primary purpose of sending a letter of enquiry to a legal firm regarding client litigation.

Question

The main reasons why auditors send a letter of enquiry to the legal firm handling litigation or claims on behalf of their client is to provide:
A. Auditors with weak position in client litigation and claims
B. Auditors with written submission and statement of claims to the court
C. Information concerning the progress of outstanding cases to date
D. Auditors with corroborative audit evidence
E. Auditors with impact of legal opinion on financial statements

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Tags: Audit evidence, Legal claims, Letter of Enquiry, Litigation
Level: Level 3

Topic: Audit Reporting
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q14 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

This question assesses knowledge of factors that weaken local auditing standards and identifies an unrelated factor.

Question

Factors that contribute to the weaknesses of local auditing standards include the following EXCEPT:
A. Standard setters being subject to political pressures
B. Having inadequate resources
C. Being insufficiently timed in response to market needs
D. Loss of investment by stakeholders
E. Having sources of fund which raise questions about their independence

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Tags: Audit Standards, Independence, Local Auditing Standards, Regulatory Framework
Level: Level 3

Topic: Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q13 – Environmental and Sustainability Audits

This question assesses the scope of social audit and identifies an area it does not cover.

Question

Social audit has to do with the extent to which a company gets involved and interacts with the society in which it operates. This means that social audit does not extend to ONE of the following:
A. Corporate code of conduct and business ethics
B. Pricing policy, product safety, and quality control
C. Transaction audit
D. Employee health and safety
E. Environmental pollution

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Tags: Business Ethics, Corporate Responsibility, Environmental audit, Social Audit
Level: Level 3

Topic: Environmental and Sustainability Audits
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q12 – Advanced Audit Planning and Strategy

This question assesses the primary purpose of understanding a client’s internal control system.

Question

Which of the following is the primary purpose for obtaining an understanding of client’s internal control?
A. Provide a basis for making constructive suggestions in a management letter
B. Determine the nature, timing and extent of tests to be performed in the audit
C. Obtain sufficient and competent evidential matter to afford a reasonable basis for an opinion on the financial statements under examination
D. Provide information for communication of internal control related matters to management
E. Obtain sufficient evidence to afford a basis for an opinion on the financial statements

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Tags: Audit Planning, Audit strategy, Internal Control
Level: Level 3

Topic: Advanced Audit Planning and Strategy
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q11 – Advanced Audit Planning and Strategy

This question tests knowledge of analytical procedures used to produce audit evidence.

Question

Which of the following is an analytical procedure generally used to produce audit evidence?
A. Confirmations mailed directly to the auditor by the client’s customers
B. Physical observation of inventories
C. Relationship among current financial balances and prior balances, forecasts, and non-financial data
D. Detailed examination of external and internal documents
E. Circularisation letters to debtors and creditors of the company

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Tags: Analytical procedures, Audit evidence, Audit Techniques
Level: Level 3

Topic: Advanced Audit Planning and Strategy
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q10 – Assurance Engagements

This question assesses which elements are typically excluded from investigations related to investment decisions.

Question

Investigation under investment decision will NOT include:
A. Loan facility decision
B. Purchase of shares
C. Purchase of business
D. Reporting on profit forecast
E. Partnership participation

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Tags: Financial Analysis, Investigation, Investment Decision, Profit Forecast
Level: Level 3

Topic: Assurance Engagements
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q8 – Forensic Auditing

This question assesses knowledge of the terms of reference that should be agreed upon by the investigating accountant with the client.

Question

The terms of reference to be agreed by the investigating accountant with the client before commencement of work do NOT include the
A. Organisational and management structure of the entity to be investigated
B. Purpose of the investigation
C. Basis on which fees will be charged
D. General scope of work to be covered
E. Time within which the assignment will be carried out

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Tags: Client Agreement, Forensic Auditing, Investigation, Terms of Reference
Level: Level 3

Topic: Forensic Auditing
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q7 – Auditor’s Legal Liability

This question tests understanding of actions that could result in criminal liability for an auditor.

Question

An auditor will be criminally liable if he engages in the following, EXCEPT
A. Aiding a client to devise or execute crime
B. Agreeing with a client to conceal or destroy vital evidence
C. Advising a client to commit a criminal offence
D. Advising a client on steps to minimize tax liability taking advantage of the law
E. Assisting the client to commit an offence relating to money laundering

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Tags: Auditor Responsibilities, Criminal Liability, Ethics, Legal Liability
Level: Level 3

Topic: Auditor’s Legal Liability
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q6 – Assurance Engagements

This question assesses knowledge of assurance engagements and identifies an activity that is not an assurance engagement.

Question

The following are examples of assurance engagement, EXCEPT
A. Reporting on environmental performance
B. Carrying out statutory audit
C. Reviewing of accounting and internal control system
D. Reporting on statements of accounting policies and goodwill
E. Reviewing of corporate governance within an entity

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Level: Level 3

Topic: Assurance Engagements
Series: NOV 2012

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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Level: Level 3

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

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q4 – Audit Reporting

This question tests understanding of the primary purpose of audit working papers.

Question

The primary purpose of audit working papers is to
A. Support the underlying concepts included in the preparations of the basic financial statements
B. Aid the auditors in adequately planning their work
C. Aid the auditors in adequately circularising the client’s debtors
D. Provide a point of reference for future audit engagements
E. Identify area of weaknesses so as to conduct extended substantive and compliance tests

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Tags: Audit Procedures, Audit Working Papers, Documentation
Level: Level 3

Topic: Audit Reporting
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q3 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

This question assesses knowledge of the organizations represented on the Board of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria.

Question

Which of the following organisations has no representation on the Board of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria?
A. Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria
B. Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers
C. Nigerian Institute of Bankers
D. Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers
E. National Insurance Commission

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Level: Level 3

Topic: Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SB – Q6 – Auditor’s Legal Liability

This question discusses auditors' responsibilities to shareholders and stakeholders, steps to minimize liability risks, and actions in distressed companies.

Question

In a recent seminar you attended, it was explained that although auditors can incur civil liability under various statutes, it is far more likely that they will incur liability for negligence under common law. The paper presenter mentioned cases against auditors which were in this area. You also learnt that auditors must be fully aware of the extent of their responsibilities, together with steps they must take to minimize the danger claims arising from professional negligence.

Required:
a. Discuss the extent of auditors’ responsibilities to shareholders and other stakeholders during the course of their normal professional engagement. (8 Marks)

b. Outline FIVE steps that audit firms can take to minimize the danger of claims against them. (5 Marks)

c. Itemize TWO steps that must be taken to minimize the danger of claims when the company is deemed to have been distressed. (2 Marks)
(Total 15 Marks)

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Tags: Audit Firms, Auditor's responsibility, Legal Liability, Professional Negligence
Level: Level 3

Topic: Auditor’s Legal Liability
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SB – Q5 – Audit of Specialized Industries

This question explores the challenges faced in auditing a teaching hospital and the peculiarities of auditing farm accounts.

Question

You are the audit manager of Kunle Segun & Co (Chartered Accountants) which has been appointed as auditors to St. Anne’s Teaching Hospital and Agrocom Farms Limited.

Required:
a. State FIVE problems associated with the audit of a Teaching Hospital. (10 Marks)

b. List the types of farms and explain the peculiar characteristics associated with the audit of farm accounts. (5 Marks)
(Total 15 Marks)

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Tags: Agriculture, Audit, Audit Challenges, Farm Accounts, Healthcare, Teaching Hospital
Level: Level 3

Topic: Audit of Specialized Industries
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SB – Q4 – Forensic Auditing

This question explores forensic audit, its application in fraud investigation, and compares auditor responsibilities in statutory versus forensic audits.

Question

In accordance with ISA 240, the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with Management. But the issue of Accountants seeking specialization as forensic auditors has continued to dominate discussion on professional practice.

Required:
a. Explain forensic audit and how it applies to fraud investigation. (5 Marks)

b. Compare the responsibilities of the auditor in respect of fraud when conducting:
i. Statutory Audit (5 Marks)
ii. Forensic Audit (5 Marks)
(Total 15 Marks)

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Level: Level 3

Topic: Forensic Auditing
Series: NOV 2012

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AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q20 – Audit of Specialized Industries

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AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q19 – Internal Audit and Corporate Governance

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AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q18 – Audit Reporting

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AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q17 – Auditor’s Legal Liability

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AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q16 – Group Audits

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AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q15 – Audit Reporting

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AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q14 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

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AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q13 – Environmental and Sustainability Audits

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AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q10 – Assurance Engagements

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AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q8 – Forensic Auditing

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AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q7 – Auditor’s Legal Liability

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AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q6 – Assurance Engagements

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

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AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q4 – Audit Reporting

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AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q3 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

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AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SB – Q6 – Auditor’s Legal Liability

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AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SB – Q5 – Audit of Specialized Industries

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