ch 6 review (exam 2) Flashcards
Internal Control Integrated Framework (COSO) addresses what three objectives of internal controls
- operations
- reporting
- compliance
why bother gaining an understanding of Internal COntrols
assess the control risk portion of risk of material misstatement (IR * CR)
what are the 8 steps in assessing controls risk
- understand document at entity level
- understand the flow of transactions
- WCGW for FS assertions
- identify and document relevant transaction-level controls
- evaluate strengths and weaknesses and determine preliminary audit strategy
- perform test of controls
- evaluate the evidence, assess control risk, and reevaluate audit strategy (if necessary)
- report internal control weaknesses to those charged with governance
What is the acronym for Step 1 in assessing control risk- the five components of internal controls (entity-level controls)
CRIME
what do the letters in CRIME stand for
C- control environment
R- risk assessment
I- information and communication systems
M- monitoring
E- existing control activities
what are some factors in control environment
- organization demonstrates commitment to integrity and ethical values
- BOD directors is independent from management and oversees IC
- management establishes appropriate org structure
- quality HR policies
- org holds individuals accountable for IC responsibilites
Things management does is risk assessment
-specifies clear objectives to enable identification and assessment of risk
- analyzes risk to determine how it should be managed
- considers fraud risk
- identifies changes that could affect IC
things the organization does in Information and Communication systems
- uses relevant quality information to support IC
- internally communicates information to support IC
- communicates with external parties about IC
things the organization does in Monitoring
-performs ongoing evaluations of IC
- communicates IC deficiencies in a timely manner to those responsible for taking action
What is the acronym for step 2 in assessing control risk- understanding the flow of transactions and control activities at the transaction level
PAID TIPS
What do the letters in paid tips (step 2) stand for
P- prenumbering of documents
A- authorization of transactions
I- independent checks to maintain asset accountability
D- documentation
T-timely and appropriate performance reviews
I- information processing controls (computer controls)
P- physical controls for safeguarding assets
S- segregation of duties
what are auditors looking for under prenumbering of documents
- all transactions are recorded
- no transactions recorded more than once
what is being looked for under the authorization of transactions
signed approval before commitment of resources
what are some independent checks to maintain asset accountability
- internal auditors
- verify work of others (mgt/ owners)
what are some documentation in step 2
- evidence of transactions
-evidence of authorization