If the auditors encounter a significant scope limitation in evaluating a public company`s internal control over financial reporting

If the auditors encounter a significant scope limitation in evaluating a public company`s internal control over financial reporting, which of the following types of opinions on the effectiveness of the company`s internal control over financial reporting would be appropriate?

a. qualified opinion or adverse opinion
b. unqualified opinion or adverse
c. unqualified opinion or disclaimer of opinion
d. disclaimer of opinion


Answer: d. disclaimer of opinion

What document is used to determine the actual amount of direct labor to record on a job cost sheet?

A. Time ticket
B. Payroll register
C. Production order
D. Wages payable account


Answer: A

Which of the following statements is not true with respect to the auditor's report on internal control over financial reporting?

a. the report may be presented with the report on the entity's financial statements as a combined report
b. the auditor will issue an adverse opinion if one or more material weaknesses exist
c. the report will be dated as of the date of the financial statements
d. the report will express an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting


Answer: c. the report will be dated as of the date of the financial statements

Which of the following information would be included in the introductory paragraph of the auditor's report on internal control over financial reporting

Which of the following information would be included in the introductory paragraph of the auditor's report on internal control over financial reporting if the report is presented separately from the auditor's report on the entity's financial statements?

a. the fact that the auditors conducted an audit of the entity's financial statements
b. statements identifying the responsibility of the auditors and management for internal control over financial reporting
c. a reference to the auditors` report and opinion on the entity's financial statements
d. the definition of material weakness in internal control over financial reporting


Answer: b. statements identifying the responsibility of the auditors and management for internal control over financial reporting

When completing the audit of internal controls for an issuer, the PCAOB requires auditors of public companies to audit internal controls over

a. all of the answers are correct
b. compliance with regulations
c. financial reporting
d. operations

Answer: c. financial reporting

When completing the audit of internal controls for an issuer, AS5 requires auditors of public companies to report on

a. management's report on internal control- no; an audit of internal control- no
b. management's report on internal control- yes; an audit of internal control- yes
c. management's report on internal control- no; an audit of internal control- yes
d. management's report on internal control- yes; an audit of internal control- no


Answer: c. management's report on internal control- no; an audit of internal control- yes

Which report would not be appropriate for a public accounting firm to provide on financial reporting controls?

Which report would not be appropriate for a public accounting firm to provide on financial reporting controls?

a. unqualified-- no material weaknesses found
b. disclaimer of opinion-- significant deficiencies exist
c. adverse-- material weaknesses exist
d. disclaimer of opinion-- unable to perform all necessary procedures


Answer: b. disclaimer of opinion-- significant deficiencies exist

A material weakness is a situation in which

a. it is reasonably possible that a material misstatement would not be detected on a timely basis
b. it is reasonably possible that an immaterial misstatement would not be detected on a timely basis
c. there is a remote likelihood that a material misstatement would not be detected on a timely basis
d. it is probable that an immaterial financial statement misstatement would not be detected on a timely basis


Answer: a. it is reasonably possible that a material misstatement would not be detected on a timely basis

When planning the audit of internal controls for an issuer, the audit team should

a. identify significant accounts, locations, and assertions
b. re-perform control activities performed by client employees to determine their effectiveness
c. conduct a walkthrough of the internal control process
d. make inquiries of employees regarding the existence of control activities


Answer: a. identify significant accounts, locations, and assertions