AUI4861 EXAM PACK 2025 QUESTIONS AND
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Part 1: The Auditing Environment and Framework (Questions 1-20)
1. What is the primary objective of an external audit?
a) To detect all instances of fraud within the company.
b) To prepare the financial statements for management.
c) To provide an opinion on whether the financial statements are
prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with a applicable
financial reporting framework.
d) To ensure the company's future profitability.
2. The concept of "reasonable assurance" in auditing acknowledges
that:
a) An audit is a guarantee of financial statement accuracy.
b) An audit is a complete and detailed examination of all transactions.
c) There is an inherent risk that some material misstatements may not be
detected.
d) The auditor is responsible for the entity's internal controls.
3. Which of the following is NOT a key premise underlying an
audit?
a) Management and, where appropriate, those charged with governance
have responsibility for the financial statements.
,b) The auditor provides absolute assurance on the financial statements.
c) The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the
applicable financial reporting framework.
d) The auditor must obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence.
4. International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) are issued by:
a) The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
b) The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) through the
International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB).
c) The World Bank.
d) The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
5. What is the fundamental ethical principle that requires an auditor
to be straightforward and honest?
a) Integrity
b) Objectivity
c) Professional Competence and Due Care
d) Confidentiality
6. The threat that an auditor will promote a client's position to the
point that their objectivity is compromised is known as:
a) Self-interest threat.
b) Self-review threat.
c) Advocacy threat.
d) Familiarity threat.
7. An auditor who owns a significant share in a client's company
faces which ethical threat?
a) Intimidation threat
b) Self-interest threat
, c) Familiarity threat
d) Self-review threat
8. What is the primary purpose of an Engagement Letter?
a) To provide a management representation letter.
b) To document the understanding with the client regarding the
objectives and scope of the audit.
c) To issue the auditor's opinion.
d) To detail the company's internal control weaknesses.
9. The overall objectives of the auditor are to:
a) Obtain absolute assurance and report to management.
b) Obtain reasonable assurance and report on the financial statements.
c) Prepare the financial statements and obtain reasonable assurance.
d) Detect fraud and report to those charged with governance.
10. Professional skepticism involves:
a) Assuming management is dishonest.
b) A questioning mind and critical assessment of audit evidence.
c) Complete distrust of the client's employees.
d) A neutral attitude with no need for critical evaluation.
11. The risk that the auditor expresses an inappropriate audit
opinion when the financial statements are materially misstated is:
a) Inherent Risk
b) Control Risk
c) Detection Risk
d) Audit Risk
12. Which of the following is NOT a component of audit risk?
a) Inherent Risk
b) Control Risk
ANSWERS || VERIFIED AUDITING SOLUTIONS
WITH EXPLANATIONS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
<LATEST VERSION>
AUI4861 EXAM PACK 2025: 100 VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
Part 1: The Auditing Environment and Framework (Questions 1-20)
1. What is the primary objective of an external audit?
a) To detect all instances of fraud within the company.
b) To prepare the financial statements for management.
c) To provide an opinion on whether the financial statements are
prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with a applicable
financial reporting framework.
d) To ensure the company's future profitability.
2. The concept of "reasonable assurance" in auditing acknowledges
that:
a) An audit is a guarantee of financial statement accuracy.
b) An audit is a complete and detailed examination of all transactions.
c) There is an inherent risk that some material misstatements may not be
detected.
d) The auditor is responsible for the entity's internal controls.
3. Which of the following is NOT a key premise underlying an
audit?
a) Management and, where appropriate, those charged with governance
have responsibility for the financial statements.
,b) The auditor provides absolute assurance on the financial statements.
c) The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the
applicable financial reporting framework.
d) The auditor must obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence.
4. International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) are issued by:
a) The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
b) The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) through the
International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB).
c) The World Bank.
d) The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
5. What is the fundamental ethical principle that requires an auditor
to be straightforward and honest?
a) Integrity
b) Objectivity
c) Professional Competence and Due Care
d) Confidentiality
6. The threat that an auditor will promote a client's position to the
point that their objectivity is compromised is known as:
a) Self-interest threat.
b) Self-review threat.
c) Advocacy threat.
d) Familiarity threat.
7. An auditor who owns a significant share in a client's company
faces which ethical threat?
a) Intimidation threat
b) Self-interest threat
, c) Familiarity threat
d) Self-review threat
8. What is the primary purpose of an Engagement Letter?
a) To provide a management representation letter.
b) To document the understanding with the client regarding the
objectives and scope of the audit.
c) To issue the auditor's opinion.
d) To detail the company's internal control weaknesses.
9. The overall objectives of the auditor are to:
a) Obtain absolute assurance and report to management.
b) Obtain reasonable assurance and report on the financial statements.
c) Prepare the financial statements and obtain reasonable assurance.
d) Detect fraud and report to those charged with governance.
10. Professional skepticism involves:
a) Assuming management is dishonest.
b) A questioning mind and critical assessment of audit evidence.
c) Complete distrust of the client's employees.
d) A neutral attitude with no need for critical evaluation.
11. The risk that the auditor expresses an inappropriate audit
opinion when the financial statements are materially misstated is:
a) Inherent Risk
b) Control Risk
c) Detection Risk
d) Audit Risk
12. Which of the following is NOT a component of audit risk?
a) Inherent Risk
b) Control Risk
