Which of the following indicates a strong internal control environment?Select one:a.adverse business conditions exist in the industryb.the internal audit group reports to the audit committee of the board of directorsc.there is no segregation of duties between organization functionsd.there are questions about the integrity of management

Which of the following is not an element of the internal control environment?Select one:a.management philosophy and operating styleb.well-designed documents and recordsc.organizational structure of the firmd.the functioning of the board of directors and the audit committee

Which of the following suggests a weakness in the internal control environment?Select one:a.the firm has an up-to-date organizational chartb.monthly reports comparing actual performance to budget are distributed to managersc.the audit committee meets quarterly with the external auditorsd.performance evaluations are prepared every three years

Indicate whether the following statement is True or False.One of the differences between the internal and external audit function is that the external auditor focusses on the financial control environment, whereas the internal auditor focusses on the overall internal control environment of an organisation

Which of the following statements about internal control is correct?Select one:a.Exceptionally strong control allows the auditor to eliminate substantive tests.b.The cost-benefit relationship should be considered in designing internal control.c.Properly maintained internal controls reasonably assure that collusion among employees cannot occur.d.Establishing and maintaining internal control is the internal auditor's responsibility.

According to PSA 400, which of the following is correct regarding internal control system?Select one:a.In the audit of financial statements, the auditor is only concerned with those policies and procedures within the accounting and internal control systems that are relevant to the financial statements.b.The internal control system is confined to those matters which relate directly to the functions of the accounting system.c.A strong environment, by itself, ensure the effectiveness of the internal control system.d.Internal control system refers to all the policies and procedures adopted by the auditor to assist in achieving management's objective.