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Auditing & IT Flashcards

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When is an audit of IT NOT required?

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Controls are redundant to another department

The system does not appear to be reliable and testing controls would not be an efficient use of time

Costs exceed benefit

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When can an audit of IT be performed without directly interacting with the system?

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System isn’t complex or complicated

System output is detailed

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What is the role of a Database Administrator?

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Maintains database
Restricts access
Responsible for IT internal control

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What is the role of a Systems Analyst?

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Recommends changes or upgrades

Liaison between IT and users

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What is the role of the data Librarian?

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Responsible for disc storage

Holds system documentation

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What is the benefit of Generalized Audit Software in an audit?

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Uses computer speed to quickly sort data and files- which leads to a more efficient audit

Compatible with different client IT systems

Extracts evidence from client databases

Tests data without auditor needing to spend time learning the IT system in detail

Client-tailored or commercially produced

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What is a Relational Database?

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Group of related spreadsheets

Retrieves information through Queries

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What is a Data Definition Language?

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A language that defines a database and gives information on database structure.

It maintains tables, which can be joined together.

It establishes database constraints.

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What functions are performed by a Data Manipulation Language?

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Maintains and queries a database

Auditor needs information, so client uses DML to get the information needed

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What functions are performed by a Data Control Language?

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A Data Control Language controls a database and restricts access to the database.

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What are Check Digits?

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A numerical character consistently added to a set of numbers.

It makes it more difficult for a fraudulent account to be set up or go undetected.

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What is the purpose of a Code Review?

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A Code Review tests a program’s processing logic.

Advantageous because auditor gains a greater understanding of the program.

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What is the purpose of a Limit Test?

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Examines data and looks for reasonableness using upper and lower limits to determine if data fits the correct range. Did anyone score higher than 100%?

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What is the Test Data Method?

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Auditor processes data with client’s computer, fake transactions are used to test program control procedures.

Each control needs to only be tested once

Problem with this method ,fake data could combine with real data

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How can Operating Systems Logs be utilized during an audit?

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Auditor can review logs to see which applications were run and by whom.

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What is the purpose of Access Security Software?

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Helpful in online environments

Restricts computer access - may use encryption.

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How can Library Management Software assist with an audit?

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Logs any changes to system/applications etc.

18
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How can Embedded Audit Modules in software be utilized in an audit?

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Assist with audit calculations

Enable continuous monitoring in an audit environment that is changing

Weakness: requires implementation into the system design

Example: SCARF - Collects information based on some criteria and can be analyzed at a later time (necessary because the audit environment is continually changing)

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What is an Audit Hook?

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An application instruction that gives auditor control over the application.

20
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What is the purpose of Transaction Tagging?

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Allows logging of company transactions and activities.

21
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How do Extended Records assist in audit trail creation?

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Add audit data to financial records.

22
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How does Real Time Processing affect an audit?

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Destroys prior data when updated aka Destructive Updating

Requires well-documented Audit Trail

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What is the risk of auditing System outputs versus Application outputs?

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If the auditor only audits the outputs of a computer system and doesn’t also audit the software applications- an error in the applications could be missed.

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What is a Compiler?

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Software that translates source program (similar to English) into a language that the computer can understand (Object language)

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How is Parallel Simulation utilized during an audit?

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Client data is processed using Generalized Audit Software (GAS)

Sample size can be expanded without significantly increasing the audit cost

GAS output compared to client output

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What does auditing internal control in a company’s IT environment accomplish?

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Plan the rest of audit

Less documentation

Assess the level of Control Risk

Systems access controls

Focus on Changes

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