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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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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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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 2012 – L3 – AII – Q3 – Public Sector Audits

Defines an audit focused on assessing the relationship between service value and resources used.

Question

Defines an audit focused on assessing the relationship between service value and resources used.

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Level: Level 3

Topic: Public sector audit
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – AII – Q2 – Overview of Advanced Audit and Assurance

Defines an unintentional mistake in the accounting process resulting in material misstatement.

Question

An unintentional mistake is ……………committed by anyone in the accounting process which results in material misstatement.

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Level: Level 3

Topic: Overview of Advanced Audit and Assurance
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – AII – Q1 – Overview of Advanced Audit and Assurance.

Defines assets in the context of financial position.

Question

In the financial position of a company, ……………….. are resources arising from past events and for which future economic benefits are derivable.

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Tags: Accounting, Assets, Economic Benefits, Financial Position, Financial Reporting
Level: Level 3

Topic: Overview of Advanced Audit and Assurance
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q20 – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

Identifying items not classified as computer audit programs.

Question

Which of the following is NOT an example of Computer Audit Program?

A. Computer audit software
B. Computer audit packages
C. Purpose written computer audit
D. Client’s installed file interrogation program

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Tags: Audit Tools, Computer Audit Programs, Data Analytics, IT Systems
Level: Level 3

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

AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q19 – Quality Control in Audit Firms

Identifying the primary objective of conducting an audit review.

Question

Which of the following is the most appropriate objective of audit review?

A. Frauds and errors do not occur in an audit engagement
B. The audit is completed early for the report to be used
C. The audit is performed with the highest standard of quality
D. To ensure that appropriate bill is sent to the client
E. No dispute arises between the firm and the client

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Level: Level 3

Topic: Quality Control in Audit Firms
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q18 – Auditor’s Legal Liability

Identifying debtor categories exempt from bankruptcy declaration under Nigerian law.

Question

The following categories of debtors may be declared bankrupt (according to Bankruptcy Law in Nigeria) EXCEPT:

A. A debtor owing a liquidated sum of at least N2,000 (Two Thousand Naira only).
B. A debtor who has committed an act of bankruptcy within 3 months before presentation of bankruptcy petition.
C. Any debtor domiciled in Nigeria or who has carried on business in Nigeria by means of an agent or a manager.
D. A debtor that makes any conveyance or transfer of his property or any part thereof if he were adjudged bankrupt.
E. A debtor who transacts business in Nigeria and is able to meet his obligation as at when they fall due.

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Tags: Bankruptcy Law, Debtors, Insolvency, Legal Liability, Nigeria Law
Level: Level 3

Topic: Auditor’s Legal Liability
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q17 – Forensic Auditing

Identifying inappropriate actions for material fraud detected in a banking audit.

Question

Which of the following actions is inappropriate to a material fraud detected during an audit of a banking institution?

A. Discuss the matter with at least one level of management above the perpetrators
B. Obtain further evidence
C. Mention it in the audit report
D. Suggest that the client consults with legal counsel about questions of law
E. Report the matter directly to the police

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Level: Level 3

Topic: Forensic Auditing
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q14 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

Determining criteria for immaterial information based on ISA 320.

Question

According to ISA 320, the auditor is expected to treat information as IMMATERIAL if:

A. Its omission could influence the economic decision of users based on the financial statement
B. Its misstatement could alter the decision of stakeholders based on the financial statements
C. Its omission is within the audit objective
D. Its misstatement will make an audit objective to be defeated
E. Its omission threatens the going concern of the organisation

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Level: Level 3

Topic: Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q13 – Audit Reporting

Determining the correct date to include on an audit report.

Question

The auditor should always date the audit report on a date:

A. The financial statements were approved
B. After the directors have approved the financial statements
C. When the directors approved the audit work
D. The audit assignment was completed
E. The audit commenced

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Level: Level 3

Topic: Audit Reporting
Series: NOV 2012

AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q12 – Forensic Auditing

Identifying examples unrelated to revenue-related fraud.

Question

Which of the following is NOT an example of Revenue Related Fraud?

A. Accounting and documentary
B. Lifestyle of employees
C. Related party transactions
D. Management override of significant internal control activities
E. Sale of assets that is very similar to subsequent purchases at similar amounts

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Tags: Fraud Detection, Internal Controls, Related Party Transactions, Revenue Fraud
Level: Level 3

Topic: Forensic Auditing
Series: NOV 2012

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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 – Q12 – Advanced Audit Planning and Strategy

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AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – AII – Q3 – Public Sector Audits

Defines an audit focused on assessing the relationship between service value and resources used.

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AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – AII – Q2 – Overview of Advanced Audit and Assurance

Defines an unintentional mistake in the accounting process resulting in material misstatement.

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Defines assets in the context of financial position.

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AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q20 – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

Identifying items not classified as computer audit programs.

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AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q19 – Quality Control in Audit Firms

Identifying the primary objective of conducting an audit review.

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AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q18 – Auditor’s Legal Liability

Identifying debtor categories exempt from bankruptcy declaration under Nigerian law.

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Identifying inappropriate actions for material fraud detected in a banking audit.

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AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q14 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

Determining criteria for immaterial information based on ISA 320.

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AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q13 – Audit Reporting

Determining the correct date to include on an audit report.

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Identifying examples unrelated to revenue-related fraud.

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