Theories of auditing There are several different theories that may explain the demand for audit services. Some of them are well known in research and some of them are more based on perceptions. Figure 1 illustrates four audit theories according to Hayes et al. (2005). The policeman theory claims that the auditor is responsible for searching‚ discovering and preventing fraud. In the early 20thcentury this was certainly the case. However‚ more recently the main focus of auditors has been to provide
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The Role of Audit An audit is ‘an independent examination of‚ and the subsequent expression of opinion on‚ the financial statements of an organization’ (Hussey‚ 1999‚ p. 33). The audit can be viewed as an integral part of corporate financial reporting‚ where the assurance it provides stems from the trust placed in the judgement of the auditor. The audit is designed to demonstrate ‘the completeness‚ accuracy and validity of transactions which‚ when aggregated‚ make up the financial statements’ (Power
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Survey finds internal audit risk assessments inconsistent Year: August‚ 2007 The report suggests that internal auditing needs to identify areas of high and moderate risk that are part of the internal audit plan but have been deferred or cancelled because of the organization’s focus on Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404. It recommends that chief audit executives (CAEs) revisit the budgets‚ skills‚ and capabilities needed to achieve a comprehensive‚ balanced‚ and risk-based approach to auditing‚ as well
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MANAGEMENT OF THE INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION INTERNAL AUDITING (According to IIA) -Azleen Ilias- 1 IPPF_AI The learning objectives Understanding the importance of proper positioning of the internal audit function within the organization Identify the benefits of various organization structures Identify the roles of responsibilities of the key positions Understand the policies and procedures of internal auditing 2 IPPF_AI Relevant standards 1000 – Purpose‚ Authority
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Internal audit and review reports |by Katharine Bagshaw | | |29 Jan 2003 | | |Internal auditors‚ external auditors‚ and consultants who perform internal audit and review engagements provide reports to management | |(internal audit reports)
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MBA Semester 3 MF0013 – Internal Audit and Control - 4 Credits (Book ID: B1211) Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks) Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions. Q1. Explain the use of Sampling technique in Internal Audit ( SA500) Q2. Discuss‚ in brief‚ the advantages and limitations of auditing. Q3. Discuss the main scope and objects of internal audit? Q4. As a senior audit assistant of M/s. Asutosh Associates‚ you are in charge of internal audit team of M/s Rajesh Technologies
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Background According to Wikipedia‚ Internal auditing is a profession and activity involved in helping organizations achieve their stated objectives. It does this by using a systematic methodology for analyzing business processes‚ procedures and activities with the goal of highlighting organizational problems and recommending solutions. Professionals called internal auditors are employed by organizations to perform the internal auditing activity. Internal auditors are employed by companies to do
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09882243490 Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3 MF0013–Internal Audit & Control-4 Credits (Book ID: 1733) Assignment (60 Marks) Note: Answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme. Each Question carries 10 marks 6 X 10=60. Q1. Describe & explain the term auditing. “Personal qualities of an auditor are important for the successful conduct of audit”. Comment Answer. Auditing is defined as a systematic and independent
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Using Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques to Support Audit I. Executive Summary Nowadays‚ the use of computers dominates in most of the business world; auditors too have recognized that the power and speed of computers can greatly assist them in their work. The term “computer-assisted audit techniques” (CAAT) is used to denote computer techniques that auditors can utilize to help them complete their audits in a more effective‚ efficient‚ and timely manner. Use of the prefix “computer-assisted”
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A Study on Effective Implementation of Internal Audit Function to Promote Good Governance in the Public Sector Zeleke Belay (BA‚ BSc‚ ACCA‚ MSc‚) Lecturer at College of Telecommunication and Information Technology Department of Telecommunication Management Email: zelekebly@yahoo.com Mobile: 251 9 11 66 98 61 Office : 251 11 416 99 00 P.o Box: 1413‚ Code 1110 Addis Ababa Presented to the “The Achievements‚ Challenges‚ and Prospects of the Civil Service Reform Program Implementation in Ethiopia”
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