Hbc2214:Auditing I Question Paper
Hbc2214:Auditing I
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2012
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
a. Explain five objectives of an internal control system (5 Marks) b. Explain five factors that may hinder the effectiveness of an internal control system (5 Marks) c. Discuss the auditors responsibility with regard to prevention and detection of fraud and errors (10 Marks) d. Explain six factors that should be considered before applying analytical reviews (10 Marks)
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
a. Outline five actions that should be taken by an external auditor when he/she detects weaknesses in the internal control systems of a firm (10 Marks) b. Explain five measures that an organization can take to prevent fraud (10 Marks)
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
a. State the importance and safeuards of an auditors independence (10 Marks) b. Explain five factors which an auditor should take into account before relying on the internal audit (10 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
a. Explain five factors an auditor should take into account when gathering audit evidence (10 Marks) b. Explain five ways in which the internal auditor can assist the external auditor during his work (10 Marks)
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QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)
a. The management of Jinga Ltd intends to establish an internal audit department. However they are uncertain of its role in the organization they have approached you to assist them on the matter. Outline six benefits that will accrue to the organization from establishing an internal audit department (12 Marks) b. Explain four circumstances that may give rise to disagreements in an audit report (8 Marks)
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