Mnemonics Flashcards

1
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Corporate governance?

A
Board leadership and company purpose
Division of responsibilities 
Composition, succession and evolution
Audit, risk and internal control 
Remuneration 

BD CAR

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2
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Internal control components

A
Control activities
Risk assessment process
Information systems 
Monitoring of activities 
Environment 

CRIME

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3
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Control activities

A
Authorisation controls 
Physical
Information processing ITGC/App
Performance review 
Segregation of duties
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4
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Limitations of internal controls?

A
Relevancy/obsolescence 
Cost
Collusion
Human error
Unusual/infrequent transactions 
Management override

RC CHUM

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5
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IT general controls

A

Access to programs and date
Program changes and development
Operations (computer)
Continuity

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6
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To consider when making program changes

A

Development
Authorisation
Testing
Approval

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7
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Key elements of internal audit

A
Independent 
Measures and evaluates
Within organisation
Integral part of controls
Service to all levels
Effectiveness and Efficiency 

IM WISE

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8
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Effectiveness of internal audit

A
Process 
Audit committee 
Resource and competence
Independence
Status and position 
Standards 

PARISS

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9
Q

Element of an assurance engagement

A
Criteria
Underlying subject matter
Three party relationship 
Evidence
Report 

CUTER

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10
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Matters reported by exception

A
Returns received from branches 
Accounts agree with records 
Proper accounting records
Info and evaluations received 
Directors emoluments disclosed 

RAPID

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11
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ICAS code of ethics

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Confidentiality
Objectivity 
Professional competence and due care 
Integrity 
Professional behaviour 

COPIP

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12
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Objectivity threats

A
Management 
Advocacy 
Self review
Self interest 
Intimidation
Familiarity 

MASSIF

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13
Q

Understand the entity

A
Nature 
Accounting policies
Objectives 
Measurement 
Industry 
Internal control
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14
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Inherent risk assessment techniques

A

Analytical review
Enquiry
Inspection
Observation

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15
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Substantive testing techniques

A
Inspection 
Confirmation 
Analytical procedures 
Recalculation 
Enquiry
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16
Q

Audit strategy memorandum

A
Background client info 
Systems and control info
Staffing 
Materiality 
Analytical procedures risk 
Risk assessment findings 
Timetable 

B SSMART

17
Q

Transactions assertions

A
Occurrence 
Classification 
Cut off 
Completeness 
Accuracy

Presentation

18
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Balance sheet assertions

A
Completeness 
Rights and obligations 
AVA
Classification
Existence