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Cms 303: Computer Auditing Question Paper

Cms 303: Computer Auditing

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2009

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2008/2009
THIRD YEAR STAGE 2 EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
CMS 303: COMPUTER AUDITING
DATE: APRIL 2009 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
QUESTION ONE
a) Discuss the effect of a database system on the internal control structure (10 Marks)
b) Write short notes on the following:
i. Auditing around the computer
ii. Auditing through the computer
iii. Electronic data processing
iv. Interactive processing
v. Distributed data processing (10 Marks)
c) Discuss the effect of database on the internal control structure
(10 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
A small firm which has been your client for several years has changed from a manual accounting
system to a computerised one.State and clearly explain the factors which you will take into account
when planning the first audit under the new system
(20 Marks)
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QUESTION THREE
a) Computerised information system has a great impact on the business processes. Briefly discuss
the effects of this on auditing process
(10 Marks)
b) Discuss the following system configuration
i. Large system Computers
ii. Stand alone personal computer
iii. Network Computing System
(10 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
Discuss the effects of computers on internal controls
(20 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
The usual implication of online computers is that the user can have direct access to the master files
within the system through the medium of a terminal
a) Describe the potential control weakness, specific to online systems
(10 Marks)
b) Detail the method that can be adopted to overcome these weaknesses
(10 Marks)

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