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Raymond N. Johnson
Portland State University
Chapter 11 Overview
Application Controls
Types of CAATs
Parallel Simulation Test Data Integrated Test Facility Continuous Monitoring of On-line Real-time Systems
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1. This step in assessing control risk allows the auditor to consider the points at which errors or fraud could occur. A. Evaluate Evidence B. Perform Tests of Controls C. Identify Potential Misstatements D. Identify Necessary Controls C. Identify Potential Misstatements
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2. This CAAT uses dummy transactions that are processed under auditor control by the clients computer system and the output is evaluated against expectations. A. Parallel Simulation B. Test Data C. Integrated Test Facility D. None of the above B. Test Data
How the control was applied Consistency with which it was applied By whom it was applied
Remaining Period
Results from Prior Periods
Frequency of Operation
Dual-Purpose Tests
Additional Considerations
Assessing Control Risk for Account Balance Assertions Affected by a Single Transaction Class Assessing Control Risk for Account Balance Assertions Affected by Multiple Transaction Classes
Significant Deficiency
Material Weakness
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3. While evaluating the operating effectiveness of a control, the tests of controls are concerned with all of the following except: A. How the control was applied B. The consistency with which it was applied C. When it was applied D. By whom it was applied C. When it was applied
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4. Auditors are required to report a deficiency in internal controls to management and the audit committee when there is a(n): A. Internal Control Deficiency B. Significant Deficiency C. Material Weakness D. No Deficiencies B. Significant Deficiency and C. Material Weakness