What is the primary objective of an audit?

• Detecting fraud

• Expressing an opinion on financial statements

• Ensuring compliance with tax laws

• Preparing financial statements

What is the primary objective of an audit?

• Detecting fraud

• Expressing an opinion on financial statements

• Ensuring compliance with tax laws

• Preparing financial statements

Which of the following is a key principle in auditing?

• Transparency

• Confidentiality

• Materiality

• Confidentiality and Materiality

Which auditing standard requires auditors to plan their work properly?

• General Standards

• Fieldwork Standards

• Reporting Standards

• Ethical Standards

What is the correct sequence of the phases in the auditing process?

• Planning, Reporting, Execution, Follow-up

• Planning, Execution, Reporting, Follow-up

• Reporting, Planning, Execution, Follow-up

• Execution, Planning, Reporting, Follow-up

Which of the following best describes "audit risk"?

• Risk of material misstatements in the financial statements

• Risk that the auditor expresses an inappropriate opinion

• Risk of miscommunication with the client

• Risk of detecting fraud

Which of the following best describes "audit risk"?

• Risk of material misstatements in the financial statements

• Risk that the auditor expresses an inappropriate opinion

• Risk of miscommunication with the client

• Risk of detecting fraud

An auditor notices a significant variance in inventory levels. What should they do first?

• Report it immediately to management

• Investigate the variance further

• Adjust the financial statements

• Ignore it if it is immaterial

What sampling method is most commonly used in auditing?

• Systematic sampling

• Random sampling

• Convenience sampling

• Judgmental sampling

How should auditors handle non-compliance with laws identified during an audit?

• Document the findings and perform further procedures

• Disclose the findings immediately to external stakeholders

• Adjust the financial statements for any non-compliance

• Ignore it unless it impacts materiality