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Essentials of Internal Auditing Question and Answers

Essentials of Internal Auditing

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Questions 1

The same internal auditor has audited the regional purchasing department annually for the last three years. The audits have shown several significant control deficiencies that have not been corrected by management. New management is in charge of this regional purchasing department, and it is time to audit the department again. What concerns should be considered prior to assigning the audit to the same auditor?

Options:

A.  

Intimidation threats may compromise the auditor's objectivity due to multiple negative audit reports completed by the auditor.

B.  

The auditor has reviewed the department annually for the last three years, leading to familiarity, which can impact the internal audit activity's independence.

C.  

A negative cognitive bias may be in place that affects the employee's objectivity due to the recent audits with uncorrected control deficiencies.

D.  

The auditor may have formed a cultural bias, as the department under review is in the auditor's geographic area.

Discussion 0
Questions 2

Which of the following best demonstrates organizational independence of the internal audit activity?

Options:

A.  

The chief audit executive (CAE) reports functionally to the CEO.

B.  

The CAE's compensation is approved by the chief financial officer.

C.  

The CAE's appointment Is determined by the CEO

D.  

The CAE reports administratively to the chief operating officer.

Discussion 0
Questions 3

Which of the following is true regarding internal audit role's in The IIA's Three Lines Model?

Options:

A.  

As internal control is part of risk management, the internal audit role in risk management implies reduced emphasis on internal control.

B.  

Internal audit can blur the distinction between the second and the third lines as long as value is added.

C.  

Internal audit cannot rely on other assurance providers when opining on the effectiveness of risk management.

D.  

Internal audit should be aligned with first- and second-line functions through effective communication, cooperation, and collaboration.

Discussion 0
Questions 4

Which of the following principles of The IIA's Code of Ethics implies that internal auditors should refrain from performing assurance services when there is an impairment to audit independence that has not been declared?

Options:

A.  

Confidentiality.

B.  

Objectivity.

C.  

Integrity.

D.  

Competency.

Discussion 0
Questions 5

Which of the following best illustrates the principle of due professional care?

Options:

A.  

The internal audit activity uses key performance indicators for all staff members after all audit engagements.

B.  

The internal auditors provide assurance to third parties indicating that their work was properly supervised.

C.  

The internal auditors demonstrate they have an understanding of engagement objectives and scope.

D.  

The internal auditors are heavily involved in training and development to enhance their skills.

Discussion 0
Questions 6

With regard to governance, which of the following is a board-level responsibility rather than a management responsibility?

Options:

A.  

Obtaining assurance on external financial, regulatory, and internal audits.

B.  

Complying with laws, regulations, and codes.

C.  

Assigning authority and responsibilities organization wide.

D.  

Monitoring and measuring performance.

Discussion 0
Questions 7

When an organization purchases a derivative contract in the stock market to limit the potential loss in the value of a security, the organization is applying which of the following risk management techniques?

Options:

A.  

Avoiding the risk altogether.

B.  

Transferring the risk.

C.  

Introducing a control feature.

D.  

Accepting the risk.

Discussion 0
Questions 8

When the chief audit executive Is responsible for risk management in an organization, which of the following parties is responsible for overseeing the internal audit activity's assurance over risk management?

Options:

A.  

The chief audit executive.

B.  

A member of the compliance function.

C.  

A party outside of the internal audit activity.

D.  

A member of the risk management function.

Discussion 0
Questions 9

Due to unfavorable economic conditions management decided to postpone new investments for the next year. Which of the following best describes the risk management strategy used to address this situation?

Options:

A.  

Risk mitigation

B.  

Risk avoidance

C.  

Risk reduction

D.  

Risk transfer

Discussion 0
Questions 10

Which of the following is an indicator of ineffective third-party risk management?

Options:

A.  

Sourcing of third parties does not follow public procurement law.

B.  

Violations of service conditions trigger either fines or termination.

C.  

Due diligence of third parties is conducted only after contract signing.

D.  

The right-to-audit clause is limited by personal data protection regulations.

Discussion 0
Questions 11

An internal auditor failed to identify transactions between the parent organization and a subsidiary. What is the most likely reason for the failure?

Options:

A.  

The auditor misunderstood the audit objectives.

B.  

The auditor lacked professional skepticism.

C.  

The auditor's fieldwork was not properly supervised.

D.  

The auditor lacked an understanding of the organization.

Discussion 0
Questions 12

An internal auditor believes that the internal audit activity's independence is impaired. Which of the following actions should the internal auditor take first?

Options:

A.  

Report the impairment to senior management

B.  

Discuss the impairment with the audit manager

C.  

Ascertain the best approach to disclose the impairment.

D.  

Decide on the extent of impact of the impairment

Discussion 0
Questions 13

Which of the following best demonstrates internal auditors performing their work with proficiency?

Options:

A.  

Internal auditors meet with operational management at each phase of the audit process.

B.  

Internal auditors adhere to The IIA’s Code of Ethics.

C.  

Internal auditors work collaboratively with their engagement team.

D.  

Internal auditors complete a program of continuing professional development.

Discussion 0
Questions 14

An internal auditor assessed that the risk of steel theft at a plant is high. In response, the plant's management introduced a number of controls, including fences around the facility, a metal detector at the entrance, and monthly steel inventory counts. If the controls operate as intended, which of the following outcomes would the internal auditor hope to see?

Options:

A.  

The inherent risk will be mitigated to a level lower than the residual risk.

B.  

The inherent risk will be reduced to an acceptable level.

C.  

The residual risk will be reduced to an acceptable level.

D.  

The residual risk will be eliminated

Discussion 0
Questions 15

According to HA guidance, if an internal auditor suspects fraud during an assurance engagement, what should the auditor do first?

Options:

A.  

Recommend parties involved to be sanctioned in accordance with the organization's policy.

B.  

Determine whether any additional audit work needs to be performed.

C.  

Launch an investigation to obtain details of the fraud and parties involved.

D.  

Request that the responsible process owner remediate the issue immediately.

Discussion 0
Questions 16

During a monthly internal audit staff meeting, the chief audit executive (CAE) decided to reinforce the importance of internal audit staff being objective in their work. Which of the following examples would be most appropriate for the CAE to include as part of the meeting presentation?

Options:

A.  

Statistical sampling techniques should always be used to pull unbiased sampling for testing.

B.  

Fieldwork completed by internal auditors should be appropriately reviewed.

C.  

Internal auditors should avoid using the lunch room simultaneously with audit clients.

D.  

During the audit review period, there should be no nonaudit dialogues with the audit client.

Discussion 0
Questions 17

Which of the following can be used to minimize employees’ resentment of controls?

Options:

A.  

Making sure employees are exempt from participating in control creation

B.  

Implementing controls without lengthy explanations of their purpose

C.  

Developing general constricting controls rather than detailed ones

D.  

Not using controls to achieve goals

Discussion 0
Questions 18

Senior management asks the chief audit executive to review the organization's compliance with recently introduced legislation on international transfer pricing. The review requires an internal auditor who thoroughly understands the legislation and pricing methods. The internal audit activity does not have an auditor with those skills. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action?

Options:

A.  

Outsource the engagement to an external audit firm that has appropriate skills.

B.  

Recruit a lawyer with knowledge of the legislation to the audit team and ask the new auditor to perform the engagement.

C.  

Decline to perform the engagement, as the internal audit activity does not have the appropriate skill set.

D.  

Carry out the engagement using existing internal audit staff to help them gain the appropriate experience.

Discussion 0
Questions 19

Which of the following organizational practices is likely to be a part of a corporate social responsibility program?

Options:

A.  

A mining company practices backfilling and planting trees after mining within an area.

B.  

A construction company ensures that its workers are paid at the regulated minimum wage.

C.  

A foods manufacturer sources cheap raw materials to generate higher profits for distribution to its employees.

D.  

A bank listed on the national stock exchange consistently pays dividends to its shareholders.

Discussion 0
Questions 20

The chief audit executive (CAE) is drafting the annual internal audit plan and seeks input from senior management and the external auditor prior to submitting it for approval to the board. According to MA guidance, which of the following statements is true regarding this scenario?

Options:

A.  

The CAE's actions are likely to impair the Independence of the internal audit activity.

B.  

The CAE acted appropriately, and the independence of the internal audit activity was not impaired.

C.  

The CAE should have developed the audit plan without outside influence to maintain objectivity.

D.  

The CAE acted appropriately, as he has authority to determine who reviews and approves the audit plan.

Discussion 0
Questions 21

The accounting department asked the chief audit executive (CAE) to perform a review of suspicious transactions The CAE was an accounting manager for the organization six months ago How should she respond to the request?

Options:

A.  

Decline, if it is consulting engagement because she recently worked in the organization s accounting department

B.  

Accept, 11 is an assurance engagement, as she has been out of the department long enough to not impair objectivity.

C.  

Inform the accounting department mat me engagement can take place m the future once she has been removed from accounting for a longer period of time.

D.  

Accept, it is a consulting engagement with agreed-upon scope and services to be provided by me internal audit activity.

Discussion 0
Questions 22

What is the primary purpose of The IIA's Code of Ethics?

Options:

A.  

Communicate specific activities appropriate to the performance of internal auditing

B.  

Promote ethical culture within corporations and other business organizations

C.  

Establish mandatory standards of competence for the practice of internal auditing

D.  

Establish principles and expectations governing behavior of individuals and organizations in the conduct of internal auditing

Discussion 0
Questions 23

Which of the following situations is most likely to threaten the independence of the internal audit activity?

Options:

A.  

The chief audit executive reports functionally to the board and administratively to the CEO.

B.  

The annual budget for the internal audit activity is approved by the chief financial officer.

C.  

The internal audit activity is completely outsourced to an external service provider.

D.  

The internal audit manager provides consulting services to the procurement department, where she worked during the prior year.

Discussion 0
Questions 24

Prior to commencing a financial compliance engagement, the engagement supervisor reads the business plan for the finance department and meets informally with the director to learn more about any key issues. Which of the following competencies is the engagement supervisor demonstrating?

Options:

A.  

The ability to inspire trust

B.  

The ability to communicate effectively

C.  

The ability to display courage

D.  

The ability to understand the needs of stakeholders

Discussion 0
Questions 25

Who has the ultimate responsibility of implementing the organization’s governance system?

Options:

A.  

Stakeholders

B.  

The board

C.  

The chief executive officer

D.  

Internal auditors

Discussion 0
Questions 26

Which of the following statements demonstrates that internal auditors are in conformance with the standard of due professional care?

Options:

A.  

Internal auditors have shown they have the freedom to carry out their responsibilities.

B.  

Internal auditors have demonstrated the skills needed to carry out the audit engagement.

C.  

Internal auditors have strictly followed a formal audit process in conducting their work.

D.  

Internal auditors have demonstrated an unbiased mental attitude.

Discussion 0
Questions 27

During fieldwork, an internal auditor located a significant internal control issue. Without identifying the origins of the issue, the auditor concluded the engagement and included the issue in the final audit report. To enhance audit quality, which of the following skills should the internal auditor improve?

Options:

A.  

Business acumen.

B.  

Critical thinking.

C.  

Communication.

D.  

Audit report writing.

Discussion 0
Questions 28

Which of the following statements is the most appropriate example of the internal audit activity exercising due professional care during an audit of the payroll department?

Options:

A.  

Internal auditors ensure that the work program is appropriately designed in order to identify all of the risks surrounding the payroll process.

B.  

Internal auditors determine whether the policies, procedures, and practices of the payroll department are operating in accordance with relevant laws.

C.  

Internal auditors verify whether the board of directors has implemented effective internal controls over the processes used by the payroll department.

D.  

Internal auditors ask the organization's risk manager to determine whether the degree of work planned is sufficient to determine whether payroll payments were complete and accurate.

Discussion 0
Questions 29

An existing Internal audit charter is currently under review for revision. Who is responsible for assuring that all required components are included?

Options:

A.  

The audit committee.

B.  

The head of legal and compliance.

C.  

The chief audit executive.

D.  

Senior management.

Discussion 0
Questions 30

What is the main difference between a consulting engagement versus an assurance engagement?

Options:

A.  

The nature of services provided are defined in the internal audit charter.

B.  

Internal auditors must maintain objectivity while performing their work.

C.  

The objectives and scope of the engagement typically are directed by management.

D.  

Internal auditors may assume management responsibilities.

Discussion 0
Questions 31

A multinational organization has asked the internal audit activity to assist in setting up the organization’s risk management system. The chief audit executive (CAE) agrees to take on the engagement as a consultant. Which of the following tasks is appropriate for the CAE to undertake?

Options:

A.  

Coordinate and facilitate risk workshops for management to attend.

B.  

Establish the degree of risk appetite for management to accept.

C.  

Set risk indicators and mitigation plans for management to implement

D.  

Determine the number of significant risks for management to report to the board.

Discussion 0
Questions 32

A subsidiary of the organization was preparing for an initial public offering (IPO). Af the request of the audit committee, the chief audit executive (CAE) and all senior audit staff were actively involved in the process by helping collect and validate financial data, conducting assessments, and participating in meetings with IPO advisors. Six months later, it became obvious that the IPO had to be canceled. Newly appointed audit committee members requested an assurance engagement that v/ould assess the IPO preparation process. Which of the following would be the best course of action for the chief audit executive (CAE) to take?

Options:

A.  

The decision to involve auditors in the IPO was made by former audit committee members; therefore, the CAE is not responsible and can proceed with the new assignment.

B.  

The CAE should reject the assignment, as such engagements are beyond the scope of auditors who are usually not familiar with root cause analysis methodology.

C.  

The engagement should be undertaken by audit assistants and other junior staff members who were not involved in the IPO process.

D.  

The CAE should disclose objectivity limitations to the audit committee and suggest alternatives, such as outsourcing the engagement.

Discussion 0
Questions 33

Regarding Ihe chief audit executive (CAE). which ot the following is considered an impairment to the independence of the internal audit activity?

Options:

A.  

The CAE reports administratively to the CEO.

B.  

The CAE is asked to submit the liquidation of her travel allowances to human resources for approval.

C.  

The CAE's supervisor is responsible for the risk management function.

D.  

The CAE is asked to review new procedures before implementation.

Discussion 0
Questions 34

Which of the following controls would be most useful to prevent an employee from using the organization's funds for inappropriate expenditures and falsifying financial records to conceal the fraud?

Options:

A.  

Segregating duties in the payroll processes.

B.  

Confirming receipt of goods or services.

C.  

Performing background checks on newly hired employees.

D.  

Requiring management approval for expenses.

Discussion 0