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AAA – May 2019 – L3 – Q3 – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

Explain COBIT as an IT governance tool, its purpose, and six specific components of the framework.

Question

Jemigboran Commercial Industries has been operating for some years. Its management has sought your input as the auditor of the company on a proposal by the information technology (IT) team of the company to introduce a framework as “Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT)” for its operations.

Required:
a. Explain COBIT as an IT governance tool, and the purpose it serves in an organisation. (8 Marks)
b. Identify and explain SIX specific components of COBIT. (12 Marks)

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Level: Level 3

Topic: Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

AAA – Nov 2014 – L3 – SC – Q7 – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

Evaluates factors influencing the use of CAATs in audit planning and identifies solutions to address audit trail loss.

Question

CAATs

The availability of Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) should be considered by auditors when planning the nature, extent, and timing of tests in an audit. Auditors must determine their testing strategies which will depend on their choice of either using a manual testing method or a computer-assisted method.

Required:

(a) Explain FIVE factors that will determine auditors’ 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)

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Topic: Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics
Series: NOV 2014

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

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 – AII – Q13 – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

Identify the term for reprocessing actual data in an EDP environment using audit-controlled software.

Question

In an Electronic Data Processing (EDP) environment, the reprocessing of actual entity data using audit-controlled software is called………….simulation.

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

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

Identifies the computer file used to record and maintain payroll transactions and cumulative data.

Question

A computer file for recording payroll transactions for each employee and maintaining total employee salaries paid and related data for the year to date is called……………………………

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

AAA – May 2023 – L3 – Q2 – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

Discuss challenges and solutions for e-commerce assurance, ethical principles for forensic investigation, and assurance engagement reporting requirements.

Question

There is an indication of increasing application of technology in the business and commercial world. Many activities are now carried out on a real-time basis, and payment systems are gradually reducing the use of cheques.

Your new audit client is one of the companies that has recently enhanced its business settings with respect to receipts and payments. The previous auditor has little depth in information and communication technology despite the growing trend. The client’s management also thinks that its performance in the past has been inadequately reported due to the complicity of the key accounting staff and inadequacies of the previous auditor. The client is therefore considering its options in the circumstances.

Required:

(a) Discuss the challenges encountered in the provision of assurance engagements on e-commerce systems and the approach to address these challenges. (8 Marks)

(b) Evaluate the ethical principles that will be relevant in the conduct of forensic investigation of this client and the considerations the accountant needs to bear in mind in such an assignment. (7 Marks)

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Topic: Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics, Forensic Auditing

AAA – Nov 2016 – L3 – Q4b – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

Identify solutions to address the loss of an audit trail in computer-assisted or manual testing.

Question

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 their testing strategies, which will depend on their choice of either using a Manual Testing Method or a Computer-Assisted Method.

Required:
Identify FIVE solutions to the loss of an audit trail. (5 Marks)

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Topic: Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

AAA – Nov 2016 – L3 – Q4a – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of test data and audit software for compliance and substantive testing.

Question

You have been appointed as the Auditor of a company whose accounting transactions are processed using a computer. You have decided to use Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) to generate evidence for the audit assignment.

Required:
i. State FOUR advantages and THREE disadvantages of using test data in compliance testing of application controls. (7 Marks)
ii. List FOUR activities for which audit software may be used to perform substantive tests by the auditor. (4 Marks)
iii. List TWO advantages and TWO disadvantages of the use of audit software. (4 Marks)

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Topic: Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

AAA – Nov 2016 – L3 – Q1 – Forensic Auditing

Evaluate significant audit issues related to fraud by the MD/CEO, disclosure of discontinued operations, and audit responsibilities for internet banking.

Question

Havana Bank Plc was listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in February 2015. There was an initial public offer in the same period with proceeds of N5 billion. Part of the proceeds was expected to be utilized to strengthen the bank’s internet banking facility.

In November of the same year, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) proceeded on a three-week vacation to the United Kingdom but did not return at the time of concluding the audit of the 2015 financial statements early in 2016. It was observed that the MD/CEO had absconded with documents relating to the public offer. It was also noted that he kept drawing cash whilst in the United Kingdom amounting to N922 million.

The Bank closed its Gambian operations in June 2015 because it had made losses for two consecutive years. Prior to the two years before the closure, the operations in Gambia had grown into a network of five branches, contributing 15 percent of the gross income and 9.5 percent of the net profits of the group. The closure was not disclosed in the financial statements, but reference was made to the closure in the directors’ report.

As the Audit Manager in the firm of Chartered Accountants that audits Havana Bank Plc, you are required to:
a. Identify and explain the significant audit matters you will consider in forming an opinion in relation to the missing documents and the cash drawings by the absconded MD/CEO. (10 Marks)
b. Analyse and evaluate your views on the non-inclusion of the discontinued Gambian operations in the financial statements. (10 Marks)
c. Explain FIVE duties, as an auditor, in relation to the bank’s internet banking. (10 Marks)

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Topic: Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics, Forensic Auditing

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

AAA – May 2019 – L3 – Q3 – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

Explain COBIT as an IT governance tool, its purpose, and six specific components of the framework.

Question

Required:
a. Explain COBIT as an IT governance tool, and the purpose it serves in an organisation. (8 Marks)
b. Identify and explain SIX specific components of COBIT. (12 Marks)

Answer

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Topic: Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

AAA – Nov 2014 – L3 – SC – Q7 – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

Evaluates factors influencing the use of CAATs in audit planning and identifies solutions to address audit trail loss.

Question

CAATs

Required:

(a) Explain FIVE factors that will determine auditors’ 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)

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Topic: Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics
Series: NOV 2014

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)

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

AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – AII – Q13 – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

Identify the term for reprocessing actual data in an EDP environment using audit-controlled software.

Question

In an Electronic Data Processing (EDP) environment, the reprocessing of actual entity data using audit-controlled software is called………….simulation.

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

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

Identifies the computer file used to record and maintain payroll transactions and cumulative data.

Question

A computer file for recording payroll transactions for each employee and maintaining total employee salaries paid and related data for the year to date is called……………………………

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Level: Level 3

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

AAA – May 2023 – L3 – Q2 – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

Discuss challenges and solutions for e-commerce assurance, ethical principles for forensic investigation, and assurance engagement reporting requirements.

Question

Required:

(a) Discuss the challenges encountered in the provision of assurance engagements on e-commerce systems and the approach to address these challenges. (8 Marks)

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Topic: Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics, Forensic Auditing

AAA – Nov 2016 – L3 – Q4b – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

Identify solutions to address the loss of an audit trail in computer-assisted or manual testing.

Question

Required:
Identify FIVE solutions to the loss of an audit trail. (5 Marks)

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Topic: Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

AAA – Nov 2016 – L3 – Q4a – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of test data and audit software for compliance and substantive testing.

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Topic: Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

AAA – Nov 2016 – L3 – Q1 – Forensic Auditing

Evaluate significant audit issues related to fraud by the MD/CEO, disclosure of discontinued operations, and audit responsibilities for internet banking.

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Topic: Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics, Forensic Auditing

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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