Internal Control Communications

Question 1

What does an integrated audits include?

Answer 1

Examination of internal control(nonissuers) and Audit of internal control(issuers)

Question 2

Who requires issuers to have an audit of internal control?

Answer 2

SOX and PCAOB #5

Question 3

What exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct misstatements on a timely basis?

Answer 3

Control deficiency

Question 4

What occurs when a necessary control is missing or when an existing control does not achieve the desired objective?

Answer 4

Deficiency in design

Question 5

What occurs when a properly designed control does not operate as designed, or is performed by an inappropriate person?

Answer 5

Deficiency in operation

Question 6

What is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the entity’s financial statements will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a timely basis?

Answer 6

Material weakness

Question 7

What is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance?

Answer 7

Significant deficiency

Question 8

Examples of control deficiencies consist of?

Answer 8

Deficiencies in the design of controls and failure in the operation of controls

Question 9

Deficiencies in the design of controls consist of?

Answer 9

Preparation of financial statements, control consciousness, segregation of duties or safeguarding of assets, IT controls, qualifications or training, monitoring, and inadequate documentation

Question 10

Failure in the operation of controls consist of?

Answer 10

Lack of objectivity, misrepresentation, management override, failure of an application control caused by a deficiency of a general control, deviation rate that exceeds the auditors expected rate, and failure of the information and communication

Question 11

Indicators of a material weakness in internal control?

Answer 11

Identification of any level of fraud perpetrated by senior management, restatement of previously issued financial statements, identification by the auditor of a material misstatement that would not have been detected by the entity’s internal control, and ineffective oversight by those charged with governance

Question 12

Is an auditor of financial statements of a nonissuer required to perform procedures to identify deficiencies in internal control, or to express an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control?

Answer 12

No

Question 13

Should significant deficiencies and material weaknesses even though corrected during the audit be communicated on a timely basis in writing?

Answer 13

Yes

Question 14

Who is responsible to evaluate and address control deficiencies?

Answer 14

Management

Question 15

The written communication of significant deficiencies and material weaknesses should include the following?

Answer 15

Definition of term material weakness and, when relevant, the definition of the term significant deficiency, description of the significant deficiencies and material weaknesses, sufficient information to enable those charged with governance and management to understand, and use restriction

Question 16

The auditor may also include the following information in the communication when appropriate?

Answer 16

Description of inherent limitations and nature and extent of the auditor’s consideration of internal control during the audit

Question 17

Does the auditor report the absence of significant deficiencies?

Answer 17

No

Question 18

Can the auditor issue a communication indicating that no material weaknesses were identified during the audit?

Answer 18

Yes

Question 19

What is the auditor’s objective in an audit or examination of internal control?

Answer 19

Express an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control over financial reporting

Question 20

Controls that may address the risks of management fraud and management override of control include controls over?

Answer 20

Significant or unusual transactions, period-end journal entries and adjustments, related party transactions, and significant management estimates

Question 21

In testing controls, the auditor should?

Answer 21

Evaluate the design effectiveness of the controls, test and evaluate the operating effectiveness of the controls, obtain relatively more evidence for controls that are subject to a greater risk of failure, obtain sufficinet appropriate evidence to support the opinion, determine the effect of any identified control deviations, determine the appropriate timing for test of controls, and consider knowledge obtained during past examinations

Question 22

What opinion odes the presence of a material weakness in internal control perclude to?

Answer 22

Adverse opinion

Question 23

Should an auditor express an opnion on management’s assertion when the auditor express an opinion directly on the effectiveness of internal control?

Answer 23

No

Question 24

What should the auditor do when it pertains to subsequent events?

Answer 24

Inquire of management, obtain written representations from management, and inquire about and examine documentation for the subsequent period

Question 25

In a financial statement audit, is there a requirement to communicate control deficiencies that are not significant deficiencies or material weaknesses?

Answer 25

No

Question 26

In a financial statement audit, the communication of significant deficiencies and material weaknesses must be made?

Answer 26

Within 60 days of the report release date

Question 27

Is the communication of significant deficiencies and material weaknessess restricted use in a financial statement audit?

Answer 27

Yes

Question 28

Would an examination of the effectiveness of internal control under Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagement be sufficient to determine whether an entity is in compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?

Answer 28

No