CA Inter Auditing and Ethics Practice Questions - CA Intermediate Paper 5 Auditing and Ethics Exam - CA Inter Auditing and Ethics Practice Questions - CA Intermediate Paper 5 Auditing and Ethics Exam

Question 1

As per SA 200, what is the overall objective of an independent auditor when conducting an audit of financial statements?

To detect every fraud and error in the entity's books of account To guarantee the absolute accuracy and future viability of the entity To obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement and to report on them To prepare the financial statements in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework

Correct Answer:

To obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement and to report on them

Question 2

The concept of 'reasonable assurance' in an audit recognises that there are inherent limitations of an audit. Which of the following is NOT an inherent limitation of an audit?

The use of testing and sampling rather than examining every transaction The persuasive rather than conclusive nature of most audit evidence The nature of fraud, which may involve sophisticated and carefully organised schemes designed to conceal it The auditor's failure to plan the audit and obtain the engagement letter on time

Correct Answer:

The auditor's failure to plan the audit and obtain the engagement letter on time

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the relationship between auditing and accounting?

Auditing precedes accounting in the sequence of work Accounting is the process of recording, classifying and summarising transactions, while auditing is the critical and analytical examination of those records Accounting is analytical and critical in nature, while auditing is constructive Auditing and accounting are the same function performed by the same person

Correct Answer:

Accounting is the process of recording, classifying and summarising transactions, while auditing is the critical and analytical examination of those records

Question 4

An audit conducted to verify that an organisation is complying with rules, regulations and procedures laid down by management is best described as a:

Compliance audit Cost audit Tax audit Forensic audit

Correct Answer:

Compliance audit

Question 5

The expression 'true and fair view' in the context of financial statements implies that the auditor must be satisfied that, among other things:

The financial statements are mathematically accurate to the last rupee There is no misstatement and every figure is exactly correct The financial statements reflect the substance of transactions and are free from material misstatement, with adequate disclosure All the directors of the company have personally certified the accounts

Correct Answer:

The financial statements reflect the substance of transactions and are free from material misstatement, with adequate disclosure

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