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TEST BANK FOR
AUDITING: A PRACTICAL
APPROACH WITH DATA
ANALYTICS, RAYMOND N.
JOHNSON, LAURA DAVIS
WILEY, ROBYN
MORONEY, FIONA
CAMPBELL, JANE
HAMILTON
AUDITING: A PRACTICAL
APPROACH WITH DATA
ANALYTICS, RAYMOND N.
JOHNSON, LAURA DAVIS
WILEY, ROBYN
MORONEY, FIONA
CAMPBELL, JANE
HAMILTON
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview of Audit and Assurance
Chapter 2: Professionalism and Professional Responsibilities
Chapter 3: Risk Assessment Part I: Audit Risk and Audit Strategy
Chapter 4: Risk Assessment Part II: Understanding the Client
Chapter 5: Audit Evidence
Chapter 6: Gaining an Understanding of the Client's System of Internal
Control
Chapter 7: Audit Data Analytics
Chapter 8: Risk Response: Performing Tests of Controls
Chapter 9: Risk Response: Performing Substantive Procedures
Chapter 10: Risk Response: Evaluating Audit Data Analytics and Audit
Sampling
Chapter 11: Auditing the Revenue Process
Chapter 12: Auditing the Purchasing and Payroll Processes
Chapter 13: Auditing Various Balance Sheet Accounts (and Related
Income Statement Accounts)
Chapter 14: Completing the Audit
Chapter 15: Reporting on the Audit
Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview of Audit and Assurance
Chapter 2: Professionalism and Professional Responsibilities
Chapter 3: Risk Assessment Part I: Audit Risk and Audit Strategy
Chapter 4: Risk Assessment Part II: Understanding the Client
Chapter 5: Audit Evidence
Chapter 6: Gaining an Understanding of the Client's System of Internal
Control
Chapter 7: Audit Data Analytics
Chapter 8: Risk Response: Performing Tests of Controls
Chapter 9: Risk Response: Performing Substantive Procedures
Chapter 10: Risk Response: Evaluating Audit Data Analytics and Audit
Sampling
Chapter 11: Auditing the Revenue Process
Chapter 12: Auditing the Purchasing and Payroll Processes
Chapter 13: Auditing Various Balance Sheet Accounts (and Related
Income Statement Accounts)
Chapter 14: Completing the Audit
Chapter 15: Reporting on the Audit
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview of Audit and Assurance
Chapter 2: Professionalism and Professional Responsibilities
Chapter 3: Risk Assessment Part I: Audit Risk and Audit Strategy
Chapter 4: Risk Assessment Part II: Understanding the Client
Chapter 5: Audit Evidence
Chapter 6: Gaining an Understanding of the Client's System of Internal
Control
Chapter 7: Audit Data Analytics
Chapter 8: Risk Response: Performing Tests of Controls
Chapter 9: Risk Response: Performing Substantive Procedures
Chapter 10: Risk Response: Evaluating Audit Data Analytics and Audit
Sampling
Chapter 11: Auditing the Revenue Process
Chapter 12: Auditing the Purchasing and Payroll Processes
Chapter 13: Auditing Various Balance Sheet Accounts (and Related
Income Statement Accounts)
Chapter 14: Completing the Audit
Chapter 15: Reporting on the Audit
Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview of Audit and Assurance
Chapter 2: Professionalism and Professional Responsibilities
Chapter 3: Risk Assessment Part I: Audit Risk and Audit Strategy
Chapter 4: Risk Assessment Part II: Understanding the Client
Chapter 5: Audit Evidence
Chapter 6: Gaining an Understanding of the Client's System of Internal
Control
Chapter 7: Audit Data Analytics
Chapter 8: Risk Response: Performing Tests of Controls
Chapter 9: Risk Response: Performing Substantive Procedures
Chapter 10: Risk Response: Evaluating Audit Data Analytics and Audit
Sampling
Chapter 11: Auditing the Revenue Process
Chapter 12: Auditing the Purchasing and Payroll Processes
Chapter 13: Auditing Various Balance Sheet Accounts (and Related
Income Statement Accounts)
Chapter 14: Completing the Audit
Chapter 15: Reporting on the Audit
Chapter 1
Introduction and Overview of Audit
and Assurance
Question Type: True or False
1. GAAP and IFRS are examples of applicable financial reporting framework.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: The applicable financial reporting
framework refers to the set of standards used in preparing the historical financial statements,
such as GAAP, IFRS or a Federal Income Tax Basis of Accounting.
2. Review of financial forecasts falls under attestation services.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Attestation services (under
the umbrella of assurance services) include review of historical financial statements, review of
financial forecasts, and examination of internal control.
3. Within a U.S. context, the applicable financial reporting framework is typically Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
A. True
B. False
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.2, Solution: Within a U.S. context, the
applicable financial reporting framework is typically generally accepted accounting principles
(GAAP).
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Introduction and Overview of Audit
and Assurance
Question Type: True or False
1. GAAP and IFRS are examples of applicable financial reporting framework.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: The applicable financial reporting
framework refers to the set of standards used in preparing the historical financial statements,
such as GAAP, IFRS or a Federal Income Tax Basis of Accounting.
2. Review of financial forecasts falls under attestation services.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Attestation services (under
the umbrella of assurance services) include review of historical financial statements, review of
financial forecasts, and examination of internal control.
3. Within a U.S. context, the applicable financial reporting framework is typically Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
A. True
B. False
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.2, Solution: Within a U.S. context, the
applicable financial reporting framework is typically generally accepted accounting principles
(GAAP).
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4. Private companies, or non-issuers, are not required by the U.S. government to have an
annual financial statement audit
A. True
B. False
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.2, Solution: Private companies, or non-issuers, are not required by the
U.S. government to have an annual financial statement audit, but often other interested users,
such as a bank or lender, may request that a private company provide audited financial
statements.
5. One of the reasons there is a demand for financial statement audits is that users of
financial statements often lack accounting and legal knowledge to fully understand
complex accounting and disclosure choices.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA PC: Communication, AACSB:
Analytic, Learning Objective: LO1.3, Solution: Complexity: Financial statements are complex, the
amounts are often affected by significant estimates, and the disclosures often require significant
knowledge and experience to evaluate. Most financial statement users do not have the
accounting and legal knowledge to assess the reasonableness of complex accounting and
disclosure choices being made by the company.
6. In financial accounting, the balance sheet is a statement of financial position
A. True
B. False
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA PC: Communication, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.3, Solution: In financial accounting, the financial statements include the
balance sheet (statement of financial position), income statement (statement of comprehensive
income), statement of cash flows, statement of changes in equity and accompanying notes.
7. Business valuation falls within the purview of non-assurance services.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Analytic, Learning Objective: LO1.4, Solution: Many of these accounting
firms provide non-assurance (or non-audit) services as well as assurance services. These non-
assurance services include management consulting, business valuation, mergers and
acquisitions, insolvency, tax and accounting services.
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annual financial statement audit
A. True
B. False
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.2, Solution: Private companies, or non-issuers, are not required by the
U.S. government to have an annual financial statement audit, but often other interested users,
such as a bank or lender, may request that a private company provide audited financial
statements.
5. One of the reasons there is a demand for financial statement audits is that users of
financial statements often lack accounting and legal knowledge to fully understand
complex accounting and disclosure choices.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA PC: Communication, AACSB:
Analytic, Learning Objective: LO1.3, Solution: Complexity: Financial statements are complex, the
amounts are often affected by significant estimates, and the disclosures often require significant
knowledge and experience to evaluate. Most financial statement users do not have the
accounting and legal knowledge to assess the reasonableness of complex accounting and
disclosure choices being made by the company.
6. In financial accounting, the balance sheet is a statement of financial position
A. True
B. False
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA PC: Communication, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.3, Solution: In financial accounting, the financial statements include the
balance sheet (statement of financial position), income statement (statement of comprehensive
income), statement of cash flows, statement of changes in equity and accompanying notes.
7. Business valuation falls within the purview of non-assurance services.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Analytic, Learning Objective: LO1.4, Solution: Many of these accounting
firms provide non-assurance (or non-audit) services as well as assurance services. These non-
assurance services include management consulting, business valuation, mergers and
acquisitions, insolvency, tax and accounting services.
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8. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulates the ongoing trading of securities after the
initial public offering and requires the annual audit of a public company’s financial
statements.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA BB: Governance Perspective, AACSB:
Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.5, Solution: The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulates the
ongoing trading of securities after the initial public offering and requires the annual audit of a
public company’s financial statements.
9. The Securities Act of 1933 enhances annual financial disclosures for public companies
and placed more emphasis on corporate responsibility.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA BB: Governance Perspective, AACSB:
Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.5, Solution: The Securities Act of 1933 regulates the disclosure
of financial information in a company’s initial public offering of stock and requires that the financial
information be audited.
10. Neither client characteristics nor actions of the auditor affect the audit risk.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Ethics,
Learning Objective: LO1.6, Solution: Audit risk is affected by client characteristics as well as
actions of the auditor.
11. Materiality is a relative concept, and it differs from company to company and from year
to year for a given company.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Ethics,
Learning Objective: LO1.6, Solution: Materiality is a relative concept, and it differs from company
to company and from year to year for a given company. Auditors design an audit to provide
reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free of material misstatement. However,
auditors do not design an audit to look for immaterial misstatements because they would not
influence a financial statement user.
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initial public offering and requires the annual audit of a public company’s financial
statements.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA BB: Governance Perspective, AACSB:
Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.5, Solution: The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulates the
ongoing trading of securities after the initial public offering and requires the annual audit of a
public company’s financial statements.
9. The Securities Act of 1933 enhances annual financial disclosures for public companies
and placed more emphasis on corporate responsibility.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA BB: Governance Perspective, AACSB:
Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.5, Solution: The Securities Act of 1933 regulates the disclosure
of financial information in a company’s initial public offering of stock and requires that the financial
information be audited.
10. Neither client characteristics nor actions of the auditor affect the audit risk.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Ethics,
Learning Objective: LO1.6, Solution: Audit risk is affected by client characteristics as well as
actions of the auditor.
11. Materiality is a relative concept, and it differs from company to company and from year
to year for a given company.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Ethics,
Learning Objective: LO1.6, Solution: Materiality is a relative concept, and it differs from company
to company and from year to year for a given company. Auditors design an audit to provide
reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free of material misstatement. However,
auditors do not design an audit to look for immaterial misstatements because they would not
influence a financial statement user.
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12. When auditors determine that the financial statements of a public company are
presented fairly in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework, they
issue a type of report that PCAOB standards call “the standard clean report.”
A. True
B. False
Answer: B, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Ethics,
Learning Objective: LO1.6, Solution: If auditors have determined the financial statements are
presented fairly in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework, they issue the
standard unqualified report. The PCAOB standards use the term “unqualified” report.
13. In an unqualified audit report on the financial statements of a public company, the
concluding statement of the scope paragraph mentions reasonable basis for the audit
firm’s opinion.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Ethics,
Learning Objective: LO1.6, Solution: The scope paragraph explains, in brief terms, the process of
conducting an audit. It mentions the concept of reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. It includes an explicit statement that PCAOB audit
standards were followed because the audit pertains to a public company. The scope paragraph
also includes a brief discussion of the professional judgments made during the audit. Finally, it
concludes with a statement that the audit firm believes that its audit provides a reasonable basis
for its opinion.
14. In an audit report on the effectiveness of ICFR for a public company, the scope
paragraph states the different responsibilities of management and auditors.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA BB: Governance Perspective, AACSB:
Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.7, Solution: In an audit report on the effectiveness of
ICFR for a public company, the basis for opinion paragraph states the different responsibilities of
management and auditors. Like the audit report on the financial statements, this paragraph
references registration with the PCAOB and independence requirements of the SEC and other
federal securities laws.
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presented fairly in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework, they
issue a type of report that PCAOB standards call “the standard clean report.”
A. True
B. False
Answer: B, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Ethics,
Learning Objective: LO1.6, Solution: If auditors have determined the financial statements are
presented fairly in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework, they issue the
standard unqualified report. The PCAOB standards use the term “unqualified” report.
13. In an unqualified audit report on the financial statements of a public company, the
concluding statement of the scope paragraph mentions reasonable basis for the audit
firm’s opinion.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Ethics,
Learning Objective: LO1.6, Solution: The scope paragraph explains, in brief terms, the process of
conducting an audit. It mentions the concept of reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. It includes an explicit statement that PCAOB audit
standards were followed because the audit pertains to a public company. The scope paragraph
also includes a brief discussion of the professional judgments made during the audit. Finally, it
concludes with a statement that the audit firm believes that its audit provides a reasonable basis
for its opinion.
14. In an audit report on the effectiveness of ICFR for a public company, the scope
paragraph states the different responsibilities of management and auditors.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA BB: Governance Perspective, AACSB:
Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.7, Solution: In an audit report on the effectiveness of
ICFR for a public company, the basis for opinion paragraph states the different responsibilities of
management and auditors. Like the audit report on the financial statements, this paragraph
references registration with the PCAOB and independence requirements of the SEC and other
federal securities laws.
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15. In an audit report on the effectiveness of ICFR for a public company, the scope
paragraph mentions that auditors are only required to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the company maintained, in all material respects, effective ICFR.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA BB: Governance Perspective, AACSB:
Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.7, Solution: In an audit report on the effectiveness of
ICFR for a public company, the scope paragraph explains that auditors conducted their audit in
accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. In brief terms, it explains the process of conducting
an audit of the effectiveness of ICFR. It mentions that auditors are only required to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the company maintained, in all material respects, effective
ICFR. It concludes with a statement that the audit firm believes its audit provides a reasonable
basis for its opinion.
16. A financial statement user’s expectations are only impacted by legislation.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.8, Solution: A financial
statement user’s expectations are often impacted by audit standards, ethical standards,
regulations, legislation, and firm policy and procedures.
17. The audit expectation gap is caused by user expectations such as: The auditor will
catch all instances of fraud.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.8, Solution: The audit expectation gap is caused by
unrealistic user expectations such as: the auditor is providing complete assurance; the auditor is
guaranteeing the future viability of the entity; an unmodified audit opinion is an indicator of
complete accuracy of the financial statements; the auditor will definitely find any and all fraud; and
that the auditor has checked all transactions.
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paragraph mentions that auditors are only required to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the company maintained, in all material respects, effective ICFR.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA BB: Governance Perspective, AACSB:
Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.7, Solution: In an audit report on the effectiveness of
ICFR for a public company, the scope paragraph explains that auditors conducted their audit in
accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. In brief terms, it explains the process of conducting
an audit of the effectiveness of ICFR. It mentions that auditors are only required to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the company maintained, in all material respects, effective
ICFR. It concludes with a statement that the audit firm believes its audit provides a reasonable
basis for its opinion.
16. A financial statement user’s expectations are only impacted by legislation.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.8, Solution: A financial
statement user’s expectations are often impacted by audit standards, ethical standards,
regulations, legislation, and firm policy and procedures.
17. The audit expectation gap is caused by user expectations such as: The auditor will
catch all instances of fraud.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.8, Solution: The audit expectation gap is caused by
unrealistic user expectations such as: the auditor is providing complete assurance; the auditor is
guaranteeing the future viability of the entity; an unmodified audit opinion is an indicator of
complete accuracy of the financial statements; the auditor will definitely find any and all fraud; and
that the auditor has checked all transactions.
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Question Type: Multiple choice
18. Identify a service that falls under audit services.
A. examination of historical financial statements
B. compilation of historical financial statements
C. inspection of website security
D. review of financial forecast
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Examination of historical
financial statements comes under audit services.
19. Examination of internal controls is a service that comes under _______ services, which
fall under _______ services.
A. attestation; assurance
B. assurance; attestation
C. acceptable; assurance
D. attestation; audit
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Attestation services (under
the umbrella of assurance services) include review of historical financial statements, review of
financial forecast, and examination of internal control.
20. Compared to an audit of historical financial statements, a review engagement is
_______.
A. less extensive and also less expensive
B. more extensive and also more expensive
C. less extensive but more expensive
D. more extensive but less expensive
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: In a review engagement, the
practitioner expresses limited assurance that no material modifications need to be made to the
financial statements. So a review of historical financial statements is a less extensive, and
therefore, less expensive service that can be very useful for smaller private companies.
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18. Identify a service that falls under audit services.
A. examination of historical financial statements
B. compilation of historical financial statements
C. inspection of website security
D. review of financial forecast
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Examination of historical
financial statements comes under audit services.
19. Examination of internal controls is a service that comes under _______ services, which
fall under _______ services.
A. attestation; assurance
B. assurance; attestation
C. acceptable; assurance
D. attestation; audit
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Attestation services (under
the umbrella of assurance services) include review of historical financial statements, review of
financial forecast, and examination of internal control.
20. Compared to an audit of historical financial statements, a review engagement is
_______.
A. less extensive and also less expensive
B. more extensive and also more expensive
C. less extensive but more expensive
D. more extensive but less expensive
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: In a review engagement, the
practitioner expresses limited assurance that no material modifications need to be made to the
financial statements. So a review of historical financial statements is a less extensive, and
therefore, less expensive service that can be very useful for smaller private companies.
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21. Who are the only licensed accounting professionals in the United States?
A. Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
B. Chartered Accounts (CA)
C. Financial Accountants (FA)
D. Chief financial and operating officer (CFOO)
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Certified Public Accountants
(CPA) are the only licensed accounting professionals in the United States.
22. As attestation services encompass more than just the inspection of historical financial
statements, the term _______ is used rather than _______.
A. practitioner; auditor
B. auditor; practitioner
C. intended user; auditor
D. intended user; practitioner
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: In attestation services, the term practitioner
is used rather than auditor because attestation services encompass more than just the audit of
historical financial statements.
23. What services are defined as independent professional services that improve the quality
of information, or its context, for decision makers?
A. assurance services
B. attestation services
C. absolute assurance
D. audit services
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Assurance services are defined as
independent professional services that improve the quality of information, or its context, for
decision makers.
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A. Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
B. Chartered Accounts (CA)
C. Financial Accountants (FA)
D. Chief financial and operating officer (CFOO)
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Certified Public Accountants
(CPA) are the only licensed accounting professionals in the United States.
22. As attestation services encompass more than just the inspection of historical financial
statements, the term _______ is used rather than _______.
A. practitioner; auditor
B. auditor; practitioner
C. intended user; auditor
D. intended user; practitioner
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: In attestation services, the term practitioner
is used rather than auditor because attestation services encompass more than just the audit of
historical financial statements.
23. What services are defined as independent professional services that improve the quality
of information, or its context, for decision makers?
A. assurance services
B. attestation services
C. absolute assurance
D. audit services
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Assurance services are defined as
independent professional services that improve the quality of information, or its context, for
decision makers.
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24. The most common assurance service is the ________.
A. audit of a company’s historical financial statements
B. compilation of financial statements
C. review of a company’s financial controls
D. review of a company’s historical financial statements
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: The audit of a company’s historical financial
statements is the most common assurance service.
25. A review of historical financial statements is an example of ________.
A. attestation service
B. absolute assurance
C. financial forecast
D. applicable financial reporting framework
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: An example of an attestation service is a
review of historical financial statements.
26. Assurance, attestation, and auditing are similar because all three represent a common
process of _______.
A. taking information prepared by someone else and comparing that information
to an established set of criteria.
B. compiling and reviewing historical financial statements and providing non-
financial information.
C. compiling historical financial statements and providing non-financial
information and web security.
D. reviewing financial forecast, examining internal controls, and providing website
security.
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: The terms assurance, attestation, and
auditing are sometimes used interchangeably, but they actually represent different types of
services. They are similar because they all represent a common process of an independent
accounting firm taking information prepared by someone else and comparing that information to
an established set of criteria.
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A. audit of a company’s historical financial statements
B. compilation of financial statements
C. review of a company’s financial controls
D. review of a company’s historical financial statements
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: The audit of a company’s historical financial
statements is the most common assurance service.
25. A review of historical financial statements is an example of ________.
A. attestation service
B. absolute assurance
C. financial forecast
D. applicable financial reporting framework
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: An example of an attestation service is a
review of historical financial statements.
26. Assurance, attestation, and auditing are similar because all three represent a common
process of _______.
A. taking information prepared by someone else and comparing that information
to an established set of criteria.
B. compiling and reviewing historical financial statements and providing non-
financial information.
C. compiling historical financial statements and providing non-financial
information and web security.
D. reviewing financial forecast, examining internal controls, and providing website
security.
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: The terms assurance, attestation, and
auditing are sometimes used interchangeably, but they actually represent different types of
services. They are similar because they all represent a common process of an independent
accounting firm taking information prepared by someone else and comparing that information to
an established set of criteria.
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27. Which of the following is true of assurance services?
A. Both attestation and auditing services fall under the term of assurance
services.
B. The term information refers to subject matter that is an entire system, not
standalone data.
C. The services are performed by someone who was involved with the creation
of the information.
D. The intended user is an independent Certified Public Accountant qualified to
perform the auditing service.
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Both attestation and auditing services fall
under the term of assurance services. The term independent implies that the service is performed
by someone who was not involved with the creation of the information and who is objective in the
evaluation of the information. The term information refers to subject matter that can be
standalone data or entire systems. The auditor refers to an independent Certified Public
Accountant, or CPA, who is qualified to perform the auditing service.
28. When CPAs are hired to report on the integrity of financial forecasts and reports on
financial reporting processes, it is called an ______________.
A. attestation service
B. absolute assurance
C. applicable financial reporting framework
D. audit service
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Companies produce financial information
that goes beyond historical financial statements. Examples include financial forecasts and reports
on financial reporting processes. When CPAs are hired to report on the integrity of this type of
financial information, it is called an attestation service.
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A. Both attestation and auditing services fall under the term of assurance
services.
B. The term information refers to subject matter that is an entire system, not
standalone data.
C. The services are performed by someone who was involved with the creation
of the information.
D. The intended user is an independent Certified Public Accountant qualified to
perform the auditing service.
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Both attestation and auditing services fall
under the term of assurance services. The term independent implies that the service is performed
by someone who was not involved with the creation of the information and who is objective in the
evaluation of the information. The term information refers to subject matter that can be
standalone data or entire systems. The auditor refers to an independent Certified Public
Accountant, or CPA, who is qualified to perform the auditing service.
28. When CPAs are hired to report on the integrity of financial forecasts and reports on
financial reporting processes, it is called an ______________.
A. attestation service
B. absolute assurance
C. applicable financial reporting framework
D. audit service
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Companies produce financial information
that goes beyond historical financial statements. Examples include financial forecasts and reports
on financial reporting processes. When CPAs are hired to report on the integrity of this type of
financial information, it is called an attestation service.
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29. In assurance services, the term “information” refers to subject matter that is
_____________.
A. historical or prospective
B. created by independent or in-house services
C. financial and outside the purview of the non-financial
D. internal to a company only
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: In the assurance services, the term
information refers to subject matter that can be financial or non-financial, historical or prospective,
or standalone data or entire systems, internal or external to a company.
30. Which terms does the textbook claim are used interchangeably, but actually represent
different types of services?
A. assurance, attestation, and auditing
B. accounting, auditing, and assurance
C. accounting, attestation, and auditing
D. assurance, attestation, and accounting
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Assurance, attestation and auditing are used
interchangeably but represent different services.
31. Which of the following is included as a focus of assurance services?
A. Compilation of historical financial statements
B. Examination of internal controls
C. Review of historical financial statements
D. Review of financial forecast
Answer: C, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: A review is a type of assurance service.
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_____________.
A. historical or prospective
B. created by independent or in-house services
C. financial and outside the purview of the non-financial
D. internal to a company only
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Communication, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: In the assurance services, the term
information refers to subject matter that can be financial or non-financial, historical or prospective,
or standalone data or entire systems, internal or external to a company.
30. Which terms does the textbook claim are used interchangeably, but actually represent
different types of services?
A. assurance, attestation, and auditing
B. accounting, auditing, and assurance
C. accounting, attestation, and auditing
D. assurance, attestation, and accounting
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Assurance, attestation and auditing are used
interchangeably but represent different services.
31. Which of the following is included as a focus of assurance services?
A. Compilation of historical financial statements
B. Examination of internal controls
C. Review of historical financial statements
D. Review of financial forecast
Answer: C, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: A review is a type of assurance service.
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32. A key similarity between assurance, attestation, and auditing services is ________.
A. the comparison of information prepared by someone else against an
established set of criteria
B. the comparison of actual output to projected output
C. the comparison of financial accounting data to managerial accounting data
D. the comparison of financial audit data to tax audit data
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Assurance, attestation, and auditing services involve the
comparison of information prepared by someone else against an established set of criteria.
33. The purpose of audit services is to provide ________.
A. financial statement users with an opinion as to the fair presentation of the
financial reporting
B. management with an opinion as to the fairness of the company’s managerial
accounting procedures
C. investment advice to the company
D. limited assurance that no material modifications need to be made to the
financial statements
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: The purpose of an audit is to provide financial statement
users with an opinion as to the fair presentation of the financial reporting.
34. Which are the most specific services provided by the auditor?
A. Compilation services
B. Audit services
C. Attestation services
D. Assurance services
Answer: B, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Audit services are the most specific.
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A. the comparison of information prepared by someone else against an
established set of criteria
B. the comparison of actual output to projected output
C. the comparison of financial accounting data to managerial accounting data
D. the comparison of financial audit data to tax audit data
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Assurance, attestation, and auditing services involve the
comparison of information prepared by someone else against an established set of criteria.
33. The purpose of audit services is to provide ________.
A. financial statement users with an opinion as to the fair presentation of the
financial reporting
B. management with an opinion as to the fairness of the company’s managerial
accounting procedures
C. investment advice to the company
D. limited assurance that no material modifications need to be made to the
financial statements
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: The purpose of an audit is to provide financial statement
users with an opinion as to the fair presentation of the financial reporting.
34. Which are the most specific services provided by the auditor?
A. Compilation services
B. Audit services
C. Attestation services
D. Assurance services
Answer: B, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Audit services are the most specific.
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35. Which is the most inclusive or broadest service provided by the auditor?
A. Audit services
B. Attestation services
C. Assurance services
D. A review of historical financial statements
Answer: C, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Assurance services are the broadest service.
36. The only professional who can audit a set of historical financial statements for a public
or private company in the United States is ________.
A. a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
B. a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
C. the IRS
D. a loan officer
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: A CPA is the only professional in the United States who
can audit a set of historical financial statements for a public or private company.
37. The set of standards used in preparing the historical financial statements, such as
GAAP or IFRS, is referred to as ________.
A. the applicable financial reporting framework
B. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
C. material modifications
D. a review of historical financial statements
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: The set of standards used in preparing the historical
financial statements is referred to as the applicable financial reporting framework.
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A. Audit services
B. Attestation services
C. Assurance services
D. A review of historical financial statements
Answer: C, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Assurance services are the broadest service.
36. The only professional who can audit a set of historical financial statements for a public
or private company in the United States is ________.
A. a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
B. a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
C. the IRS
D. a loan officer
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: A CPA is the only professional in the United States who
can audit a set of historical financial statements for a public or private company.
37. The set of standards used in preparing the historical financial statements, such as
GAAP or IFRS, is referred to as ________.
A. the applicable financial reporting framework
B. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
C. material modifications
D. a review of historical financial statements
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: The set of standards used in preparing the historical
financial statements is referred to as the applicable financial reporting framework.
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38. Any group that will be using the financial statements to make decisions, such as
investors and creditors, is known as ________.
A. intended users
B. groups of standing
C. decision-makers
D. practitioners
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Intended users are any group that will be using the financial
statements to make decisions.
39. Which of the following is not one of the three E’s needed to become a licensed CPA?
A. Education
B. Examination
C. Experience
D. Efficiency
Answer: D, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: The three E’s are education, examination, and experience.
40. The only licensed accounting professionals in the United States are:
A. Certified Public Accountants
B. Chartered Accountants
C. Certified Internal Auditors
D. Certified Fraud Examiners
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: CPAs are the only licensed accounting professionals in the
United States.
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investors and creditors, is known as ________.
A. intended users
B. groups of standing
C. decision-makers
D. practitioners
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Intended users are any group that will be using the financial
statements to make decisions.
39. Which of the following is not one of the three E’s needed to become a licensed CPA?
A. Education
B. Examination
C. Experience
D. Efficiency
Answer: D, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: The three E’s are education, examination, and experience.
40. The only licensed accounting professionals in the United States are:
A. Certified Public Accountants
B. Chartered Accountants
C. Certified Internal Auditors
D. Certified Fraud Examiners
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: CPAs are the only licensed accounting professionals in the
United States.
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41. Assurance services are defined as ________.
A. independent professional services that improve the quality of information, or
its context, for decision makers
B. individual provisional services to improve internal controls for financial
statement users
C. individual prospective financial statement quality
D. independent information improvement
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Assurance services are independent professional services
that improve the quality of information, or its context, for decision makers.
42. Which type of entity generally finds a review of historical financial statements to be the
most useful?
A. Large public corporations
B. Small public corporations
C. Large private corporations
D. Small private corporations
Answer: D, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Small private corporations typically find reviews to be the
most useful.
43. Which of the following is a characteristic of an audit of historical financial statements?
A. It provides limited assurance that no material modifications need to be made
to the financial statements.
B. It expresses an opinion on the fair presentation of the financial statements.
C. It is the same as an examination of internal controls.
D. It is broader than a review engagement.
Answer: B, Taxonomy: Comprehension Application, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting,
AACSB: Analytic, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: An audit expresses an opinion on the fair
presentation of the financial statements.
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A. independent professional services that improve the quality of information, or
its context, for decision makers
B. individual provisional services to improve internal controls for financial
statement users
C. individual prospective financial statement quality
D. independent information improvement
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Assurance services are independent professional services
that improve the quality of information, or its context, for decision makers.
42. Which type of entity generally finds a review of historical financial statements to be the
most useful?
A. Large public corporations
B. Small public corporations
C. Large private corporations
D. Small private corporations
Answer: D, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Small private corporations typically find reviews to be the
most useful.
43. Which of the following is a characteristic of an audit of historical financial statements?
A. It provides limited assurance that no material modifications need to be made
to the financial statements.
B. It expresses an opinion on the fair presentation of the financial statements.
C. It is the same as an examination of internal controls.
D. It is broader than a review engagement.
Answer: B, Taxonomy: Comprehension Application, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting,
AACSB: Analytic, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: An audit expresses an opinion on the fair
presentation of the financial statements.
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44. Which of the following is not one of the four sections tested on the CPA exam?
A. Auditing and Attestation
B. Business Environment and Concepts
C. Regulation
D. Internal Controls
Answer: D, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Internal controls are not one of the four parts of the CPA
exam.
45. What is the final step in becoming a licensed CPA?
A. Taking the CPA exam
B. Meeting the educational requirements
C. Work experience
D. Evidence of personal integrity
Answer: C, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: The final step is getting the required work experience.
46. Independent professional attestation services improve the quality of information. Quality
is best described as an improvement in informational ________.
A. relevance and reliability.
B. financial and nonfinancial qualities
C. historical and prospective qualities
D. internal and external qualities
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension : Application, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting,
AACSB: Analytic, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Relevance and reliability improve the
quality of information.
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A. Auditing and Attestation
B. Business Environment and Concepts
C. Regulation
D. Internal Controls
Answer: D, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Internal controls are not one of the four parts of the CPA
exam.
45. What is the final step in becoming a licensed CPA?
A. Taking the CPA exam
B. Meeting the educational requirements
C. Work experience
D. Evidence of personal integrity
Answer: C, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: The final step is getting the required work experience.
46. Independent professional attestation services improve the quality of information. Quality
is best described as an improvement in informational ________.
A. relevance and reliability.
B. financial and nonfinancial qualities
C. historical and prospective qualities
D. internal and external qualities
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension : Application, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting,
AACSB: Analytic, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Relevance and reliability improve the
quality of information.
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47. The term practitioner would be least likely to be used when referring to the performance
of ________.
A. audit services
B. attestation services
C. assurance services
D. bookkeeping services
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: The term practitioner would least likely be used when
referring to an audit because it is so specific that professionals who perform audits are called
auditors.
48. A review of historical financial statements as compared to an audit of historical financial
statements ________.
A. is more extensive in terms of the work product required
B. is typically less expensive
C. provides greater assurance
D. provides an opinion
Answer: B, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: A review is typically less expensive than an audit because
much less time and effort are involved.
49. The term independent with respect to assurance services implies that the service is
________.
A. performed by someone who was not involved with the creation of the
information.
B. performed by someone who was involved with the creation of the information
and, therefore, fully understands it.
C. performed by a company employee.
D. is subjective.
Answer: A Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Independence implies that the service is performed by
someone who was not involved with the creation of the information.
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of ________.
A. audit services
B. attestation services
C. assurance services
D. bookkeeping services
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: The term practitioner would least likely be used when
referring to an audit because it is so specific that professionals who perform audits are called
auditors.
48. A review of historical financial statements as compared to an audit of historical financial
statements ________.
A. is more extensive in terms of the work product required
B. is typically less expensive
C. provides greater assurance
D. provides an opinion
Answer: B, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: A review is typically less expensive than an audit because
much less time and effort are involved.
49. The term independent with respect to assurance services implies that the service is
________.
A. performed by someone who was not involved with the creation of the
information.
B. performed by someone who was involved with the creation of the information
and, therefore, fully understands it.
C. performed by a company employee.
D. is subjective.
Answer: A Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Independence implies that the service is performed by
someone who was not involved with the creation of the information.
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50. Examination of non-financial information falls under _______ services and outside
of_______ services.
A. assurance; audit
B. attestation; assurance
C. audit; assurance
D. attestation; audit
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Assurance services include
compilation of historical statements, website security, IT operations, and non-financial information.
Attestation services (under the umbrella of assurance services) include review of historical
financial statements, review of financial forecast, and examination of internal control. Historical
financial statements come under audit services.
51. Among the various processes relating to auditing and assurance standards, the largest
umbrella represents ________ services.
A. assurance
B. attestation
C. audit
D. review
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Among the various processes
relating to auditing and assurance standards, the largest umbrella represents assurance services:
independent professional services that improve the quality of information, or its context, for
decision makers.
52. Within a U.S. context, the applicable financial reporting framework is typically _______.
A. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
B. International Standard on Quality Control (ISQC)
C. Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB)
D. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.2, Solution: Within a U.S. context, the
applicable financial reporting framework is typically generally accepted accounting principles
(GAAP).
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of_______ services.
A. assurance; audit
B. attestation; assurance
C. audit; assurance
D. attestation; audit
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Assurance services include
compilation of historical statements, website security, IT operations, and non-financial information.
Attestation services (under the umbrella of assurance services) include review of historical
financial statements, review of financial forecast, and examination of internal control. Historical
financial statements come under audit services.
51. Among the various processes relating to auditing and assurance standards, the largest
umbrella represents ________ services.
A. assurance
B. attestation
C. audit
D. review
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.1, Solution: Among the various processes
relating to auditing and assurance standards, the largest umbrella represents assurance services:
independent professional services that improve the quality of information, or its context, for
decision makers.
52. Within a U.S. context, the applicable financial reporting framework is typically _______.
A. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
B. International Standard on Quality Control (ISQC)
C. Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB)
D. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.2, Solution: Within a U.S. context, the
applicable financial reporting framework is typically generally accepted accounting principles
(GAAP).
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53. Which two audits does an integrated audit combine?
A. A financial statement audit and an audit of the effectiveness of ICFR
B. A financial statement audit and a compliance audit
C. A compliance audit and an audit of the effectiveness of ICFR
D. A performance audit and an environmental audit
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.2, Solution: An integrated audit is an audit
that combines the financial statement audit with an audit of the effectiveness of ICFR.
54. The audit related to which of the following is specifically meant to express an opinion on
the effectiveness of the company’s system of internal controls over financial reporting?
A. ICFR
B. GAAP
C. FASB
D. AICPA
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.2, Solution: Public companies in the U.S.
are also required to have an audit of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). The
objective in an audit of ICFR is to express an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s
system of internal controls over financial reporting (AS 2201.03) following section 404(b) of the
Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.
55. Which audit involves gathering evidence to determine whether the person or entity
under review has followed the rules, policies, procedures, laws and regulations with
which they must conform?
A. A compliance audit
B. A performance audit
C. An integrated audit
D. An internal audit
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.2, Solution: A compliance audit involves
gathering evidence to determine whether the person or entity under review has followed the rules,
policies, procedures, laws and regulations with which they must conform.
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A. A financial statement audit and an audit of the effectiveness of ICFR
B. A financial statement audit and a compliance audit
C. A compliance audit and an audit of the effectiveness of ICFR
D. A performance audit and an environmental audit
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.2, Solution: An integrated audit is an audit
that combines the financial statement audit with an audit of the effectiveness of ICFR.
54. The audit related to which of the following is specifically meant to express an opinion on
the effectiveness of the company’s system of internal controls over financial reporting?
A. ICFR
B. GAAP
C. FASB
D. AICPA
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.2, Solution: Public companies in the U.S.
are also required to have an audit of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). The
objective in an audit of ICFR is to express an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s
system of internal controls over financial reporting (AS 2201.03) following section 404(b) of the
Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.
55. Which audit involves gathering evidence to determine whether the person or entity
under review has followed the rules, policies, procedures, laws and regulations with
which they must conform?
A. A compliance audit
B. A performance audit
C. An integrated audit
D. An internal audit
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.2, Solution: A compliance audit involves
gathering evidence to determine whether the person or entity under review has followed the rules,
policies, procedures, laws and regulations with which they must conform.
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56. What is a compliance audit?
A. an audit to determine whether the entity has conformed with regulations, rules
or processes
B. an assessment of the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of an
organization’s operations
C. an evaluation and improvement of risk management, internal control
procedures and elements of the governance process
D. an assessment of the company’s financial statements
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.2, Solution: A compliance audit is an audit
to determine whether the entity has conformed to regulations, rules, or processes.
57. What is the applicable financial reporting framework in the U.S. known as?
A. GAAP
B. GAAS
C. IFRS
D. The Internal Revenue Code
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: GAAP is the applicable financial reporting framework in the U.S.
58. Public companies, or issuers, in the U.S. are ________.
A. required by the federal government to have quarterly financial statement
audits
B. required by the federal government to have annual financial statement audits
C. required by the federal government to have semi-annual financial statement
audits
D. not required by the federal government to have financial statement audits
Answer: B : Knowledge: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: Public companies in the U.S. are required to have annual
financial statement audits.
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A. an audit to determine whether the entity has conformed with regulations, rules
or processes
B. an assessment of the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of an
organization’s operations
C. an evaluation and improvement of risk management, internal control
procedures and elements of the governance process
D. an assessment of the company’s financial statements
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.2, Solution: A compliance audit is an audit
to determine whether the entity has conformed to regulations, rules, or processes.
57. What is the applicable financial reporting framework in the U.S. known as?
A. GAAP
B. GAAS
C. IFRS
D. The Internal Revenue Code
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: GAAP is the applicable financial reporting framework in the U.S.
58. Public companies, or issuers, in the U.S. are ________.
A. required by the federal government to have quarterly financial statement
audits
B. required by the federal government to have annual financial statement audits
C. required by the federal government to have semi-annual financial statement
audits
D. not required by the federal government to have financial statement audits
Answer: B : Knowledge: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: Public companies in the U.S. are required to have annual
financial statement audits.
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59. Private companies, or non-issuers, in the U.S. are ________.
A. required by the federal government to have quarterly financial statement
audits
B. required by the federal government to have annual financial statement audits
C. required by the federal government to have semi-annual financial statement
audits
D. not required by the federal government to have financial statement audits
Answer: D, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: Private companies in the U.S. are not required by the federal
government to have financial statement audits.
60. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Often interested users, like banks, ask private companies or non-users to
provide audited financial statements.
B. Public users are required to have three audits a year.
C. Public users are required to have an audit of internal financial forecast reports
(IFFRs).
D. For efficiency purposes, the three required audits for public companies are
performed at the same time.
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: Often interested users, like banks, ask private companies or
non-users to provide audited financial statements.
61. ICFR stands for:
A. internal controls over financial reporting.
B. internal controls for reporting.
C. international controls over financial reporting.
D. internal controls over forecast reports.
Answer: A Taxonomy, TAXONOMY: K, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: ICFR stands for internal control over financial reporting.
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A. required by the federal government to have quarterly financial statement
audits
B. required by the federal government to have annual financial statement audits
C. required by the federal government to have semi-annual financial statement
audits
D. not required by the federal government to have financial statement audits
Answer: D, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: Private companies in the U.S. are not required by the federal
government to have financial statement audits.
60. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Often interested users, like banks, ask private companies or non-users to
provide audited financial statements.
B. Public users are required to have three audits a year.
C. Public users are required to have an audit of internal financial forecast reports
(IFFRs).
D. For efficiency purposes, the three required audits for public companies are
performed at the same time.
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: Often interested users, like banks, ask private companies or
non-users to provide audited financial statements.
61. ICFR stands for:
A. internal controls over financial reporting.
B. internal controls for reporting.
C. international controls over financial reporting.
D. internal controls over forecast reports.
Answer: A Taxonomy, TAXONOMY: K, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: ICFR stands for internal control over financial reporting.
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62. The limitations of an audit are NOT caused by ________.
A. the nature of financial reporting.
B. the nature of audit procedures.
C. the need for the audit to be conducted within a reasonable period of time at a
reasonable cost.
D. a guarantee that the financial statements are free from error
Answer: D, Taxonomy: C, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic, Learning
Objective: 1.2 Solution: Limitations of an audit are caused by the nature of financial reporting, the
nature of audit procedures, and the need for an audit to be conducted within a reasonable period
of time.
63. The nature of audit procedures refers to the ________.
A. reliance on evidence provided by the client and its management
B. use of judgment when preparing financial statements due to the subjectivity
required when arriving at accounting estimates
C. materiality of misstatement
D. pressures auditors face to complete their audit within a certain time frame at a
reasonable cost
Answer: A, Taxonomy: C, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic, Learning
Objective: 1.2 Solution: The nature of audit procedures refers to the reliance on evidence
provided by the client and its management.
64. A financial statement audit is conducted to ________.
A. enhance the reliability and credibility of the information included in the
financial statements
B. guarantee that the financial statements are free from error or fraud
C. determine whether financial documents were altered by those committing a
fraud
D. focus on finding all misstatements in the financial records
Answer A Taxonomy, Taxonomy: C, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: A financial statement audit is conducted to enhance the
reliability and credibility of the information included in the financial statements.
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A. the nature of financial reporting.
B. the nature of audit procedures.
C. the need for the audit to be conducted within a reasonable period of time at a
reasonable cost.
D. a guarantee that the financial statements are free from error
Answer: D, Taxonomy: C, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic, Learning
Objective: 1.2 Solution: Limitations of an audit are caused by the nature of financial reporting, the
nature of audit procedures, and the need for an audit to be conducted within a reasonable period
of time.
63. The nature of audit procedures refers to the ________.
A. reliance on evidence provided by the client and its management
B. use of judgment when preparing financial statements due to the subjectivity
required when arriving at accounting estimates
C. materiality of misstatement
D. pressures auditors face to complete their audit within a certain time frame at a
reasonable cost
Answer: A, Taxonomy: C, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic, Learning
Objective: 1.2 Solution: The nature of audit procedures refers to the reliance on evidence
provided by the client and its management.
64. A financial statement audit is conducted to ________.
A. enhance the reliability and credibility of the information included in the
financial statements
B. guarantee that the financial statements are free from error or fraud
C. determine whether financial documents were altered by those committing a
fraud
D. focus on finding all misstatements in the financial records
Answer A Taxonomy, Taxonomy: C, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: A financial statement audit is conducted to enhance the
reliability and credibility of the information included in the financial statements.
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65. An integrated audit refers to two audits performed at the same time, or ________.
A. an audit on the effectiveness of internal controls and an audit of the financial
statements for external purposes.
B. an internal audit and an external audit with the same identical objectives.
C. an audit for intentional material misstatements and an audit for errors.
D. an audit based on time constraints and an audit based on cost constraints.
Answer A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: An integrated audit refers to an audit on the effectiveness of
internal controls and an audit of the financial statements for external purposes.
66. The nature of audit procedures can refer to the concept of ________.
A. consistency
B. timeliness
C. effectiveness
D. materiality
Answer: D, Taxonomy: C, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic, Learning
Objective: 1.2 Solution: The nature of audit procedures can refer to the concept of materiality.
67. Pressures of time and money may affect the audit due to all of the following EXCEPT
________.
A. clients want to issue their financial statements by a certain date
B. clients refusing to pay additional fees for additional audit effort and time
C. pressures within the CPA firm to complete all audits on a timely basis to avoid
incurring costs that may not be recovered
D. pressures by shareholders to find all misstatements in the financial reports
Answer: D, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Analytic, Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: Pressures by shareholders to find all
misstatements in the financial reports do not affect the pressures of time and money in
and audit.
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A. an audit on the effectiveness of internal controls and an audit of the financial
statements for external purposes.
B. an internal audit and an external audit with the same identical objectives.
C. an audit for intentional material misstatements and an audit for errors.
D. an audit based on time constraints and an audit based on cost constraints.
Answer A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: An integrated audit refers to an audit on the effectiveness of
internal controls and an audit of the financial statements for external purposes.
66. The nature of audit procedures can refer to the concept of ________.
A. consistency
B. timeliness
C. effectiveness
D. materiality
Answer: D, Taxonomy: C, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic, Learning
Objective: 1.2 Solution: The nature of audit procedures can refer to the concept of materiality.
67. Pressures of time and money may affect the audit due to all of the following EXCEPT
________.
A. clients want to issue their financial statements by a certain date
B. clients refusing to pay additional fees for additional audit effort and time
C. pressures within the CPA firm to complete all audits on a timely basis to avoid
incurring costs that may not be recovered
D. pressures by shareholders to find all misstatements in the financial reports
Answer: D, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Analytic, Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: Pressures by shareholders to find all
misstatements in the financial reports do not affect the pressures of time and money in
and audit.
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68. If the auditors do not have access to all the information relevant to the audit, this is
known as a(an) ________.
A. material misstatement
B. limitation in scope
C. estimate
D. sampling technique
Answer: B, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: 1.6 Solution: A limitation in scope occurs when the auditors do not have
access to all the information relevant to the audit.
69. What type of audit involves gathering evidence to determine whether the person or
entity under review has followed the rules?
A. A compliance audit
B. An operational audit
C. A financial statement audit
D. An integrated audit
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Analytic, Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: A compliance audit involves gathering
evidence to determine whether a person or entity under review has followed the rules.
70. What type of audit is concerned with the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of an
organization’s activities?
A. A compliance audit
B. An operational audit
C. A financial statement audit
D. An integrated audit
Answer: B, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Analytic, Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: An operational audit is concerned with the
economy, efficiency and effectiveness of an organization’s activities.
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known as a(an) ________.
A. material misstatement
B. limitation in scope
C. estimate
D. sampling technique
Answer: B, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB: Analytic,
Learning Objective: 1.6 Solution: A limitation in scope occurs when the auditors do not have
access to all the information relevant to the audit.
69. What type of audit involves gathering evidence to determine whether the person or
entity under review has followed the rules?
A. A compliance audit
B. An operational audit
C. A financial statement audit
D. An integrated audit
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Analytic, Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: A compliance audit involves gathering
evidence to determine whether a person or entity under review has followed the rules.
70. What type of audit is concerned with the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of an
organization’s activities?
A. A compliance audit
B. An operational audit
C. A financial statement audit
D. An integrated audit
Answer: B, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Analytic, Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: An operational audit is concerned with the
economy, efficiency and effectiveness of an organization’s activities.
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71. What type of audit provides an opinion by the auditor about whether the financial
statements are presented fairly in accordance with an applicable financial reporting
framework?
A. A compliance audit
B. An operational audit
C. A financial statement audit
D. An audit on the effectiveness of ICFR
Answer: C, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Analytic, Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: A financial statement audit provides an
opinion about whether the financial statements are presented fairly in accordance with
an applicable financial reporting framework.
72. What type of audit is conducted to provide assurance about various aspects of an
organization’s activities rather than the reliability of financial statements? a(an)
A. compliance audit
B. operational audit
C. financial statement audit
D. internal audit
Answer: D, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Analytic, Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: An internal audit is conduced to provide
assurance about various aspects of an organization’s activities.
1. Those charged with governance are the ________.
A. CEO, CFO, and COO
B. board of directors and management of an entity
C. stockholders
D. auditors
Answer: B, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA BB: Governance Perspective, AACSB:
Analytic, Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: The board of directors and management of an entity
are those charged with governance.
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statements are presented fairly in accordance with an applicable financial reporting
framework?
A. A compliance audit
B. An operational audit
C. A financial statement audit
D. An audit on the effectiveness of ICFR
Answer: C, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Analytic, Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: A financial statement audit provides an
opinion about whether the financial statements are presented fairly in accordance with
an applicable financial reporting framework.
72. What type of audit is conducted to provide assurance about various aspects of an
organization’s activities rather than the reliability of financial statements? a(an)
A. compliance audit
B. operational audit
C. financial statement audit
D. internal audit
Answer: D, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Reporting, AACSB:
Analytic, Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: An internal audit is conduced to provide
assurance about various aspects of an organization’s activities.
1. Those charged with governance are the ________.
A. CEO, CFO, and COO
B. board of directors and management of an entity
C. stockholders
D. auditors
Answer: B, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA BB: Governance Perspective, AACSB:
Analytic, Learning Objective: 1.2 Solution: The board of directors and management of an entity
are those charged with governance.
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73. In the United States, what entities are required by the federal government to have an
annual financial statement audit?
A. public companies or issuers
B. private companies or issuers
C. public companies or non-issuers
D. private companies or non-issuers
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.2, Solution: Public companies, or issuers,
in the U.S. are required by the federal government to have an annual financial statement audit.
Private companies, or non-issuers, are not required by the U.S. government to have an annual
financial statement audit, but often other interested users request that a private company provide
audited financial statements.
74. Who among the following users of the financial statement of a company may be
particularly interested in evaluating whether the company is paying a fair amount of
taxes given its reported earnings, and to gain a better understanding of the company’s
activities?
A. government
B. general pubic
C. employees
D. investors
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Analytic, Learning Objective: LO1.3, Solution: Governments may read
financial statements to determine whether the company is complying with regulations, to evaluate
if the company is paying a fair amount of taxes given its reported earnings, and to gain a better
understanding of the company’s activities. A company in receipt of government grants often must
provide a copy of its audited financial statements when applying for a grant and when reporting
on how grant funds have been spent.
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annual financial statement audit?
A. public companies or issuers
B. private companies or issuers
C. public companies or non-issuers
D. private companies or non-issuers
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.2, Solution: Public companies, or issuers,
in the U.S. are required by the federal government to have an annual financial statement audit.
Private companies, or non-issuers, are not required by the U.S. government to have an annual
financial statement audit, but often other interested users request that a private company provide
audited financial statements.
74. Who among the following users of the financial statement of a company may be
particularly interested in evaluating whether the company is paying a fair amount of
taxes given its reported earnings, and to gain a better understanding of the company’s
activities?
A. government
B. general pubic
C. employees
D. investors
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Analytic, Learning Objective: LO1.3, Solution: Governments may read
financial statements to determine whether the company is complying with regulations, to evaluate
if the company is paying a fair amount of taxes given its reported earnings, and to gain a better
understanding of the company’s activities. A company in receipt of government grants often must
provide a copy of its audited financial statements when applying for a grant and when reporting
on how grant funds have been spent.
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75. Since users of financial statements make financial decisions that have real
consequences, it is very important that users can depend on the information contained
in the financial statements. What term captures this problem?
A. reliability
B. competing incentives
C. complexity
D. remoteness
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Analytic, Learning Objective: LO1.3, Solution: Financial statement users
are concerned with the reliability of the information contained in the financial statements. Since
they use that information to make decisions that have real consequences, it is very important that
users can rely on the information contained in the financial statements.
76. Most financial accounting and disclosure choices being made by the company are
complicated and often require significant technical knowledge and experience in order
to understand. What term captures this problem?
A. Complexity
B. Remoteness
C. Competing incentives
D. Reliability
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.3, Solution: Financial statements are
complex, the amounts are often affected by significant estimates, and the disclosures often
require significant knowledge and experience to evaluate. Most financial statement users do not
have the accounting and legal knowledge to assess the reasonableness of complex accounting
and disclosure choices being made by the company.
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consequences, it is very important that users can depend on the information contained
in the financial statements. What term captures this problem?
A. reliability
B. competing incentives
C. complexity
D. remoteness
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Analytic, Learning Objective: LO1.3, Solution: Financial statement users
are concerned with the reliability of the information contained in the financial statements. Since
they use that information to make decisions that have real consequences, it is very important that
users can rely on the information contained in the financial statements.
76. Most financial accounting and disclosure choices being made by the company are
complicated and often require significant technical knowledge and experience in order
to understand. What term captures this problem?
A. Complexity
B. Remoteness
C. Competing incentives
D. Reliability
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.3, Solution: Financial statements are
complex, the amounts are often affected by significant estimates, and the disclosures often
require significant knowledge and experience to evaluate. Most financial statement users do not
have the accounting and legal knowledge to assess the reasonableness of complex accounting
and disclosure choices being made by the company.
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77. Among the reasons why users demand an audit of financial statements, what is the
problem of competing incentives?
A. The company has a reason to disclose information in a way that presents it in
favorable light.
B. Financial statement users lack accounting and legal knowledge to understand
accounting and disclosure choices.
C. Financial statement users to not have access to the company under review
and thus face difficulty in determining whether the statements are fair.
D. Financial statement users need reliable information in order to make decisions
that have real consequences.
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA PC: Communication, AACSB:
Analytic, Learning Objective: LO1.3, Solution: Competing incentives: Company managers have
an incentive to disclose the information contained in the financial statements in a way that
presents their performance in the best possible light. Users may find it difficult or impossible to
identify when management is presenting biased information.
78. Which of the following falls within the purview of financial accounting?
A. Changes in equity
B. Management consulting
C. Business valuation
D. Mergers and acquisitions
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Analytic, Learning Objective: LO1.4, Solution: Financial accounting looks
into statements that include the balance sheet (statement of financial position), income statement
(statement of comprehensive income), statement of cash flows, statement of changes in equity
and accompanying notes.
79. Which of the following comes under the purview of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board?
A. Auditing Standards (AS)
B. Statements on Auditing Standards (SAS)
C. Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagement (SSAE)
D. Statements on Quality Control Standards (SQCS)
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA BB: Governance Perspective, AACSB:
Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.5, Solution: Standards issued by the PCAOB are called Auditing
Standards (AS), which provide minimum requirements and guidance for auditing services.
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problem of competing incentives?
A. The company has a reason to disclose information in a way that presents it in
favorable light.
B. Financial statement users lack accounting and legal knowledge to understand
accounting and disclosure choices.
C. Financial statement users to not have access to the company under review
and thus face difficulty in determining whether the statements are fair.
D. Financial statement users need reliable information in order to make decisions
that have real consequences.
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA PC: Communication, AACSB:
Analytic, Learning Objective: LO1.3, Solution: Competing incentives: Company managers have
an incentive to disclose the information contained in the financial statements in a way that
presents their performance in the best possible light. Users may find it difficult or impossible to
identify when management is presenting biased information.
78. Which of the following falls within the purview of financial accounting?
A. Changes in equity
B. Management consulting
C. Business valuation
D. Mergers and acquisitions
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Comprehension, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA FC: Measurement Analysis and
Interpretation, AACSB: Analytic, Learning Objective: LO1.4, Solution: Financial accounting looks
into statements that include the balance sheet (statement of financial position), income statement
(statement of comprehensive income), statement of cash flows, statement of changes in equity
and accompanying notes.
79. Which of the following comes under the purview of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board?
A. Auditing Standards (AS)
B. Statements on Auditing Standards (SAS)
C. Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagement (SSAE)
D. Statements on Quality Control Standards (SQCS)
Answer: A, Taxonomy: Knowledge, Difficulty: Easy, AICPA BB: Governance Perspective, AACSB:
Ethics, Learning Objective: LO1.5, Solution: Standards issued by the PCAOB are called Auditing
Standards (AS), which provide minimum requirements and guidance for auditing services.
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