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Introduction to Auditing

The current file of the auditor’s working papers, generally, should include____________?

The current file of the auditor’s working papers, generally, should include____________?

A. A flowchart of the internal controls
B. Organisation charts
C. A copy of financial statements
D. Copies of bond and debentures

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Which of the following statement best describes the understanding with respect to ownership and custody of working papers prepared by an auditor?

Which of the following statement best describes the understanding with respect to ownership and custody of working papers prepared by an auditor?

A. The working papers may be obtained by third parties when they appear to be relevant to issues raised in litigation
B. The safe custody of working papers is the responsibility of client, if kept at his premises
C. The working papers must be retained by an audit firm for a period of 10 years
D. Successor auditors may have access to working papers of the predecessor auditors. The approval of client is not required.

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Which of the following statement is true regarding an auditor’s working papers?

Which of the following statement is true regarding an auditor’s working papers?

A. They document the level of independence maintained by the auditor
B. They should be considered as the principle support for the auditor’s report
C. They should not contain details regarding weaknesses in the internal control system
D. They help the auditor to monitor the effectiveness of the audit firm’s quality control

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Which of the following factors would least likely affect the quantity and content of an auditor’s working papers

Which of the following factors would least likely affect the quantity and content of an auditor’s working papers

A. The assessed level of control risk
B. The possibility of peer review
C. The nature of auditor’s report
D. The content of management representation letter

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For what minimum period should audit working papers be retained by audit firm?

For what minimum period should audit working papers be retained by audit firm?

A. For the time period the entity remains a client of the audit firm.
B. For a period of ten years
C. For a period auditor oes them to be useful in servicing the client
D. For the period the audit firm is in existence.

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Which of the following is not an advantage of the preparation of working paper?

Which of the following is not an advantage of the preparation of working paper?

A. To provide a basis for review of audit work
B. To provide a basis for subsequent audits
C. To ensure audit work is being carried out as per programme
D. To provide a guide for advising another client on similar issues

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The quantity of audit working papers complied on engagement would most be affected by__________?

The quantity of audit working papers complied on engagement would most be affected by__________?

A. Management’s integrity
B. Auditor’s experience and professional judgment
C. Auditor’s qualification
D. Control risk

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