Question 1

An internal audit activity has to confirm the validity of the activities reported by a grantee that received a charitable contribution from the organization. Which of the following methods would best help meet this objective?

Options :

A :

Visiting the grantee to assess whether the execution of the project was in line with the defined grant scope.

B : Verifying that the grantee-s final report is in line with what was depicted in the initial budget request.

C :

Reconciling general ledger accounts used by management of the area under review for reflecting expenses on charitable contributions.

D :

Interviewing employees of the corporate affairs department, which is responsible for charitable activities.

Answer: A

Question 2

An internal auditor was assigned to review controls in the accounts payable function. Most of tie accounts payable processes are performed by a third-party service provider. The auditor included in the audit report a number of control deficiencies involving processes performed by the service provider. The service provider requested a copy of the report Which of Vie following would be the most appropriate response from the chief audit executive (CAE)?

Options :

A :

The CAE would automatically sand a copy of the report to the service provider as many of the findings relate to Via area managed by the service provider

B :

The CAE may distribute the report to tie service provider at no cost, after consulting with legal counsel and tie chief compliance officer

C :

The CAE may provide a copy of the audit report to the service provider If an agreement & signed and the service provider agrees to reimburse the cost of the audit

D :

D, The CAE should benchmark with other organization in the industry by consorting with colleagues and distribute the report only I it is an acceptable practice m the industry

Answer: B

Question 3

Which of the following is not a primary purpose for conducting a walk-through during the initial stages of an assurance engagement?

Options :

A : To help develop process maps.

B : To determine segregation of duties.

C : To identify residual risks.

D : To test the adequacy of controls.

Answer: D

Question 4

An examination of the accounts payable function evidenced multiple findings with respect to segregation of duties. After management's response and action plan are received and documented in the final report, which of the following is most appropriate?

Options :

A : Follow up after the applicable changes have been incorporated to validate management’s response.

B : Include the items in the scope of the next scheduled audit of the accounts payable function.

C : Because management agreed with the findings, no further action is deemed necessary.

D : Have an internal audit staff member placed into the accounting department until corrections are made.

Answer: A

Question 5

An internal auditor used a risk and control matrix to prepare a work program for testing a software release.

During the engagement planning stage, he tested the design of

the release procedure as a key control and concluded that the control was not designed well. During the

performance stage, he tested the operation of this control and

concluded that it was implemented as designed. Which of the following statements is true regarding this

scenario?

Options :

A : The test of the control design should have occurred at the performance stage.

B : The test of the operating effectiveness of the control was not necessary.

C : A risk and control matrix is not appropriate for this type of engagement.

D : The test of the operating effectiveness of the control should have occurred at the planning stage.

Answer: B