• Examination of data is more rapid;
• Examination of data is more accurate;
• The only practical method of examining large amounts of data;
• Gives the auditor practical acquaintance with live files;
• Overcomes in some cases a loss of audit trail;
• Relatively cheap to use once set up costs have been incurred;
• Improves the timeliness of the information provided or analysed.
• Assists the audit to select the sample items for large population.
• Automatic generation of the audit plans, programmes, schedule.
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Identify six controls that could be instituted in a new computer based accounting system to
prevent unauthorized changes to data files.
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Identify six controls that could be instituted in a new computer based accounting system to
prevent unauthorized changes to data files.
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Explain six ways in which audit software could be used in an audit.
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Explain six ways in which audit software could be used in an audit.
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Jikaze Limited operates a computerised purchases system. Invoices and credit notes are posted to
the purchases ledger by the purchases department. The computer subsequently raises a...
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Jikaze Limited operates a computerised purchases system. Invoices and credit notes are posted to
the purchases ledger by the purchases department. The computer subsequently raises a cheque
when the invoice is due for payment.
Required:
Describe five controls that should be in operation over the addition, amendment and deletion or
suppliers in the computer system.
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a) During an audit. the auditor uses a combination of compliance tests or control, analytical
procedures and detailed substantive procedures. When the information system is computer
based,...
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a) During an audit. the auditor uses a combination of compliance tests or control, analytical
procedures and detailed substantive procedures. When the information system is computer
based, the detailed tests involve the use of manual techniques and computer audit
programs.
Required:
Explain three manual techniques that an auditor could use in the audit of a computer based
information system.
(b) An audit trial can be described as a series of cross-references that enable the auditor to
Follow a transaction from cradle to grave and vice versa and to check the operations
performed at each stage of processing.
The transformation from manual accounting systems to fully computer based information
systems has led to the loss of audit trail such that audit trials are often now:
• Available in machine readable form only or
• Retained only as long as is necessary for the system to verify the transaction.
Required:
Explain the different ways auditors overcome these problems of loss of audit trail.
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Briefly explain the following types of audit software
i) Generalised audit software.
ii) Purpose written programs.
iii) Utility programs.
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Briefly explain the following types of audit software
i) Generalised audit software.
ii) Purpose written programs.
iii) Utility programs.
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Summarise ten benefits that could accrue to the auditor from automating audit procedures
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Summarise ten benefits that could accrue to the auditor from automating audit procedures
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Application controls in confirmation technology are designed to ensure the integrity of the
accounting records. They relate to procedures used to initiate, record, process and report
transactions...
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Application controls in confirmation technology are designed to ensure the integrity of the
accounting records. They relate to procedures used to initiate, record, process and report
transactions or other financial data.
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a) Define the term "live data" as used when auditing through the computer.
b) Describe three disadvantages of using live data testing
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a) Define the term "live data" as used when auditing through the computer.
b) Describe three disadvantages of using live data testing
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a) Discuss. four matters that an auditor should take into consideration in determining
whether or not to use Computer Aided Audit Techniques (CAATs).
b) Describe three practical...
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a) Discuss. four matters that an auditor should take into consideration in determining
whether or not to use Computer Aided Audit Techniques (CAATs).
b) Describe three practical ways in which auditors might use laptops in the audit work. .
c) Explain three controls that auditors should implement when using laptops during audits.
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a) Distinguish between "vouching" and "verification".
b) Outline the audit procedures you would carry out to verify the following items
appearing in the financial statements of a...
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a) Distinguish between "vouching" and "verification".
b) Outline the audit procedures you would carry out to verify the following items
appearing in the financial statements of a client:
i) Cash in Hand,
ii) Loan to an employee.
iii) Fire insurance premium on factory building,
iv) Sales commission paid to an agent.
Date posted:
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a) During the audit of cash in bank, an auditor should seek to obtain standard bank
confirmations from each-hank with which the client conducted business during...
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a) During the audit of cash in bank, an auditor should seek to obtain standard bank
confirmations from each-hank with which the client conducted business during the period
under audit.
Required;
i) Explain the importance of an auditor obtaining confirmations from the client's bank.
ii) Outline the steps followed by an auditor when obtaining confirmations from the
client's bank.
b) Describe the audit procedures an auditor would carry out when verifying a client's bank
reconciliation.
Date posted:
May 14, 2019
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"An auditor i:., required to use assertions for classes of transactions, account balances and
presentation and disclosure in sufficient detail in order to form a basis...
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"An auditor i:., required to use assertions for classes of transactions, account balances and
presentation and disclosure in sufficient detail in order to form a basis for the assessment of risks
of material .misstatement and the design:and performance of further audit-procedures"'.
Required:
Identify the assertions used by auditors in the following categories:
i. Assertions about account balances at the period end
ii. Assertions about presentation and disclosure.
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Summarise the audit work you would undertake to obtain reasonable assurance that the
following items appearing the Statement of financial position of a client are not...
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Summarise the audit work you would undertake to obtain reasonable assurance that the
following items appearing the Statement of financial position of a client are not materially
misstated:
i. Specific allowance for doubtful debts.
ii. Trade payables.
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May 14, 2019
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Explain how an auditor would carry out the verification of cash at bank.
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Explain how an auditor would carry out the verification of cash at bank.
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For each of the following items in the financial statements, identify five forma of third party
evidence that the auditor would rely on.
i. Land
ii. Rent expenses
iii....
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For each of the following items in the financial statements, identify hvo.forins of third party
evidence that the auditor would rely on.
i. Land
ii. Rent expenses
iii. Motor vehicles
Date posted:
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a) Argue the case for carrying out risk analysis during an audit
b) Describe eight procedures for audit of inventory
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a) Argue the case for carrying out risk analysis during an audit
b) Describe eight procedures for audit of inventory
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a) List four audit .procedures you would perform on credit notes issued to customers upon
return of goods
b) Explain why it is important for an auditor...
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a) List four audit .procedures you would perform on credit notes issued to customers upon
return of goods
b) Explain why it is important for an auditor to send a bank letter to his client's bank.
c) Summarize any six procedures that are undertaken by an auditor while obtaining
confirmation from a client's bank.
Date posted:
May 14, 2019
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Briefly explain the following terms.
i) Analytical procedures
ii) Audit opinion.
iii) Audit working papers
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Briefly explain the following terms.
i) Analytical procedures
ii) Audit opinion.
iii) Audit working papers
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a. List eight factors that an auditor should take into consideration when determining the size
of an audit sample.
b) Citing two examples in each case, describe...
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a. List eight factors that an auditor should take into consideration when determining the size
of an audit sample.
b) Citing two examples in each case, describe the quality of the following types of audit
evidence:
(i) Evidence originated by the auditor.
(ii) Evidence created by third parties.
(iii) Evidence created by the management of the client.
Date posted:
May 14, 2019
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a) Explain the importance of the going concern assumption in the preparation of the annual
financial statements of entities.
b) List four statutory, books that would be...
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a) Explain the importance of the going concern assumption in the preparation of the annual
financial statements of entities.
b) List four statutory, books that would be of interest to the auditor.
c) Describe the substantive procedures the auditor would apply to the following records:
i. The accounting records
ii. The company's minute book
Date posted:
May 14, 2019
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