While reviewing the organization's financial year-end processes, an internal auditor discovered an erroneous journal entry. If the error is not addressed, it will result in a material misstatement of the financial records. The internal auditor needs an additional four weeks to complete the audit engagement. How should the auditor communicate this finding?
The correct approach aligns with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards), particularly Standard 2400: Communicating Results. The auditor must promptly discuss material errors to prevent ongoing misstatements. Immediate correction ensures timely remediation and reduces the risk of material misstatement persisting in the financial records. Additionally, if the error is resolved before the engagement concludes, it may not necessitate inclusion in the final report, as per the guidance on handling material findings (Practice Advisory 2410-1). This approach also demonstrates collaboration and alignment with management, fostering trust.
An internal auditor selects a sample of paid invoices and matches them to receiving reports. What is the most likely purpose for this procedure?
Matching invoices to receiving reports ensures the organization only pays for goods it has actually received, addressing completeness and accuracy in financial transactions. This procedure aligns with the COSO Internal Control Framework's principles regarding transaction processing and control activities. It mitigates risks of paying for unordered or unreceived goods, a common source of errors and potential fraud in the accounts payable process. The IIA's CIA Part 2 syllabus emphasizes testing of key controls in financial systems, including those preventing overpayments (Section II: Audit Engagements).
Which of the following steps should an internal auditor complete when conducting a review of an electronic data interchange application provided by a third-party service?
Ensure encryption keys meet ISO standards.
Determine whether an independent review of the service provider's operation has been conducted.
Verify that the service provider's contracts include necessary clauses.
Verify that only public-switched data networks are used by the service provider.
When conducting a review of an electronic data interchange (EDI) application provided by a third-party service, it is essential to determine whether an independent review of the service provider's operation has been conducted and to verify that the service provider's contracts include necessary clauses. These steps ensure that the service provider operates securely and meets the organization's requirements for data protection and service reliability.
IIA Reference:
IIA Standard 2100: Nature of Work indicates that internal audit should evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls, including those at third-party service providers. Verifying that an independent review has been conducted and ensuring that contracts contain the necessary clauses are critical steps in assessing these controls.
The Practice Guide on Third-Party Risk Management advises internal auditors to review the service provider's contractual agreements and independent audit reports to assess the adequacy of controls and compliance with standards.
Which of the following internal audit activities is performed in the design evaluation phase?
During audit engagement planning, an internal auditor is determining the best approach for leveraging computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATs). Which of the following approaches maximizes the use of CAATs and why?
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