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Auditing Mcqs

Which of the following is correct in relation to materiality?

  • (A)  A matter is material only if it changes the audit report
  • (B)  A matter is material if the auditor and the directors both decide that further work needs to be done in the area under question
  • (C)  A matter is material only if it affects directors’ emoluments
  • (D)  A matter is material if its omission or misstatement would reasonably influence the decisions of an addressee of the auditors’ report
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


How long is the auditor’s term of office?

  • (A)  Until the audit is complete
  • (B)  Until the financial statements are complete
  • (C)  Until the next AGM (Annual General Meeting)
  • (D)  Until the directors remove them
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


The independent auditor’s primary responsibility is to______________?

  • (A)  the directors
  • (B)  the company’s creditors (payables)
  • (C)  the company’s bank
  • (D)  the shareholders
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Assuming that it is not the first appointment of the auditor, who is responsible for the appointment of the auditor?

  • (A)  The shareholders in a general meeting
  • (B)  The managing director
  • (C)  The board of directors in a board meeting
  • (D)  The audit committee
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


Which one of the following is NOT a duty of the auditor?

  • (A)  Duty to report to the company’s bankers
  • (B)  Duty to report to the members
  • (C)  Duty to sign the audit report
  • (D)  Duty to report on any violation of law
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


When an auditor is proposed for removal from office, which one of the following is he NOT permitted to do?

  • (A)  Circulate representations to members
  • (B)  Apply to the court to have the proposal removed
  • (C)  Speak at the AGM/EGM where the removal is proposed
  • (D)  Receive notification of the AGM/EGM where the removal is proposed
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


A sale of Rs. 50.000 to A was entered as a sale to B. This is an example of____________?

  • (A)  Error of omission
  • (B)  Error of commission
  • (C)  Compensating error
  • (D)  Error of principle
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


Which of the following is not true about opinion on financial statements?

  • (A)  The auditor should express an opinion on financial statements.
  • (B)  His opinion is no guarantee to future viability of business
  • (C)  He is responsible for detection and prevention of frauds and errors in financial statements
  • (D)  He should examine whether recognised accounting principle have been consistently
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


International auditing standards are issued by the______________?

  • (A)  International Accounting Standards Board
  • (B)  International Federation of Accountants
  • (C)  International Standards Board
  • (D)  Auditing Practices Board
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of a company’s directors?

  • (A)  Reporting to the shareholders on the accuracy of the accounts
  • (B)  Establishment of internal controls
  • (C)  Keeping proper accounting records
  • (D)  Supplying information and explanations to the auditor
Submitted By :Ali Uppal