221. Which of the following factors would least likely affect the quantity and content of an auditor’s working papers October 4, 2025 by Admin A. The assessed level of control risk B. The possibility of peer review C. The nature of auditor’s report D. The content of management representation letter ✅ The correct answer is option D.
222. The nature, timing and extent of substantive procedures is related to assessed level of control risk October 4, 2025 by Admin A. Randomly B. Disproportionately C. Directly D. Inversely ✅ The correct answer is option C.
223. For what minimum period should audit working papers be retained by audit firm? October 4, 2025 by Admin A. For the time period the entity remains a client of the audit firm. B. For a period of ten years C. For a period auditor opines them to be useful in servicing the client D. For the period the audit firm is in existence. ✅ The correct answer is option C.
224. In an audit of financial statements, substantive tests are audit procedures that __ October 4, 2025 by Admin A. May be eliminated for an account balance under certain conditions B. Are designed to discover significant subsequent events C. Will increase proportionately when the auditor decreases the assessed level of control risk D. May be test of transactions, test of balance and analytical procedures ✅ The correct answer is option D.
225. The auditor’s permanent working paper file should not normally, include October 4, 2025 by Admin A. Extracts from client’s bank statements B. Past year’s financial statements C. Attorney’s letters D. Debt agreements ✅ The correct answer is option A.
226. Which of the following statements is, generally, correct about the reliability of audit evidence? October 4, 2025 by Admin A. To be reliable, evidence should conclusive rather than persuasive B. Effective internal control system provides reliable audit evidence C. Evidence obtained from outside sources routed through the client D. All are correct. ✅ The correct answer is option B.
227. Which of the following is not an advantage of the preparation of working paper? October 4, 2025 by Admin A. To provide a basis for review of audit work B. To provide a basis for subsequent audits C. To ensure audit work is being carried out as per programme D. To provide a guide for advising another client on similar issues ✅ The correct answer is option D.
228. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of audit programme preparation? October 4, 2025 by Admin A. To detect errors or fraud. B. To comply with GAAP C. To gather sufficient appropriate evidence D. To assess audit risk ✅ The correct answer is option C.
229. The quantity of audit working papers complied on engagement would most be affected by October 4, 2025 by Admin A. Management’s integrity B. Auditor’s experience and professional judgment C. Auditor’s qualification D. Control risk ✅ The correct answer is option B.
230. The working papers which auditor prepares for financial statements audit are: _ October 4, 2025 by Admin A. Evidence for audit conclusions B. Owned by the client C. Owned by the auditor D. Retained in auditor’s office until a change in auditors ✅ The correct answer is option C.