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AAA – May 2021 – L3 – Q1a – Ethical Issues in Auditing

Discussion of ethical issues and professional challenges in the audit of Blackmart Plc, and recommendations for addressing them.

Blackmart Plc is one of your listed audit clients which offers property management, property financing, and mortgage services to its clients. During the audit of the company, the following matters came to your attention:

(i) Grace Sadiku, one of the audit team members, has provisionally agreed to take out a mortgage facility with a duration of 10 years using the facility of Blackmart Plc to finance her first residential property. In the area where the property is located, the first residential property gets a full tax waiver on the entire installments paid within the first 5 years, which is usually a significant tax incentive. The mortgage facility would be secured by the property and it has been defined as the best offer available in the market.

(ii) Also, during the period, the Human Resources (HR) Manager of Blackmart Plc resigned, and the company had reached out to your firm to provide a staff on secondment till a substantive HR Manager is appointed.

(iii) The management of Blackmart has also informed your audit team that the company maintains only two bank accounts and there will be no need to circularise the banks as the auditors can rely on the balances as generated from the bank’s portal as at the end of the year.

(iv) The audit committee has asked your firm to work with the internal audit team to design internal controls over the part of the accounting system which deals with revenue, and also evaluate the operating effectiveness of the internal controls.

Required:
Prepare a memo to your Manager, commenting on the professional and ethical issues arising from the audit of Blackmart Plc and also suggest to him/her on how to manage the identified issues. (15 Marks)

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AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – AII – Q11 – Internal Audit and Corporate Governance

Identify four key factors for internal control evaluation in universities.

In the evaluation of the system of internal control as applicable to a university, there are four factors to be considered by the auditors as follows: Methods of keeping records, ………………. and ………………….., segregation of duties, and custodial controls.

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AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q19 – Internal Audit and Corporate Governance

This question identifies assignments that qualify as continuous audit functions.

Which of the following assignments can be regarded as a continuous audit function?
A. Examining the effectiveness, efficiency, and economy of a cement project
B. Evaluating the adequacy of the security and control measures of the information technology
C. Ascertaining the fairness of the annual financial statements and notes to the accounts
D. Reviewing the internal control procedures before commencing the audit
E. Reviewing the company’s compliance with relevant guidance and release of financial information periodically

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AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q12 – Advanced Audit Planning and Strategy

This question assesses the primary purpose of understanding a client’s internal control system.

Which of the following is the primary purpose for obtaining an understanding of client’s internal control?
A. Provide a basis for making constructive suggestions in a management letter
B. Determine the nature, timing and extent of tests to be performed in the audit
C. Obtain sufficient and competent evidential matter to afford a reasonable basis for an opinion on the financial statements under examination
D. Provide information for communication of internal control related matters to management
E. Obtain sufficient evidence to afford a basis for an opinion on the financial statements

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AAA – Nov 2013 – L3 – A – Q2 – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics

This question assesses the knowledge of internal controls in a computerized accounting system.

In order to understand the internal control system of a computerized accounting system of a client, which of the following computer documentation will assist the auditor the most?
A. System narrative
B. Record layout
C. Programme listing
D. Record counts
E. System flow charts

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AAA – Nov 2012 – L3 – SA – Q3 – Regulatory Framework and Professional Standards

Identifying non-responsibilities of directors related to accounting functions in a company.

The responsibilities of the directors in relation to the accounting functions of the company fall under the following EXCEPT:
A. Safeguarding the company’s assets and preventing errors and fraud in the company
B. Defining the concept of materiality and tolerable error as a guide to the auditor
C. Ensuring that the company keeps proper accounting records as defined in the legislations
D. Setting up internal control system in the company as a standard practice
E. Preparing the financial statements to show the results of the company for the year and financial position as at year-end

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AAA – Nov 2021 – L3 – Q1 – Overview of Advanced Audit and Assurance

Evaluate auditor's objectives under ISA 250, internal control deficiencies, and communication requirements for audit strategy.

Eat Well Bakeries is a private limited liability company. It bakes bread and other confectioneries, produced from the main bakery and a smaller bakery in another part of town. Products are sold from these two bakeries and five additional outlets in the same town. Distributors purchase products outright and bear the risk of sale.

The main administrative and management functions of the bakeries are conducted from the main bakery, while basic records are kept at the small bakery and sales outlets. These records are transmitted to the main office every morning. Detailed accounting records and performance analysis are handled in the main administrative office.

Despite being a private business, the chairman insists on maintaining proper standards to stay competitive. The chairman transferred the company’s audit to your firm after a discussion with your partner, and professional clearance was obtained. However, limited documentation from the predecessor auditor was available, and no extensive documentation was done at the beginning of the audit.

You have been assigned to continue the audit from where it was left off, ensuring the chairman’s expectations are met.

Required:

a. Evaluate the Auditor’s objective concerning ISA 250 that would be discussed with the chairman. (5 Marks)

b. Prepare an outline of matters that should be communicated. (5 Marks)

c. Your review shows internal control challenges. Based on this, prepare a brief on:

  • i. The meaning of deficiency as per ISA 265 (3 Marks)
  • ii. The components to be included in communication to the chairman regarding deficiencies (5 Marks)

d. Evaluate potential audit strategies, and recommend an appropriate model for application to Eat Well Bakeries. (12 Marks)

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AAA – Nov 2011 – L3 – SA – Q20 – Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics.

Identifies the documentation that aids in understanding the internal control system.

To obtain an understanding of the internal control system, which ONE of the following computer documentations can assist the auditor?

  • A. System narrative
  • B. System flowchart
  • C. System counts
  • D. Record layout
  • E. Programme listing

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AAA – Nov 2023 – L3 – SC – Q7 – Audit Planning and Strategy

Outlines audit strategies, factors for strategy selection, and distinction between audit strategy and audit plan for Orlando Professional Services.

The overseas technical partners of Orlando Professional Services came for a review of operations and system of internal control of the firm. A number of audit engagement files regarding financial statements on which the firm had expressed audit opinion were selected for review. It was believed that the strategic review would be necessary to determine the appropriate audit approach for a detailed audit plan in the firm to bring efficiency and enhance good client service delivery. The review exercise also covered:

i. The firm’s basis of risk assessment on audit and assurance engagements;
ii. Determination of staff recruitment, training, reward, and evaluation;
iii. Previous audit opinions on financial statements and progress on ongoing jobs;
iv. System of archival and retrieval of documents;
v. Major risks and other factors such as industry issues;
vi. Procedures for engaging and monitoring experts both internal and external; and
vii. Reports from regulators.

The team interviewed partners, staff, and directors of major clients of the firm. It was believed that the outcome of the review exercise would help to reposition the firm and upscale strategies to get a fair share of the market in the upcoming mandatory rotation of auditors.

At the end of the exercise, it was reported that the audit strategy of the firm was not robust enough, too generic, and lacked focus to meet the firm’s need in the next decade. The team recommended that proactive steps should be taken to evolve a good strategy that would stand the test of time in the light of the increasing competition in the audit and assurance marketplace.

As a staff of the firm, you have been selected as a member of the committee to develop the new audit strategies for submission in the next two weeks for the consideration and approval of the executive council of Orlando Professional Services.

Required:

a. Outline the approaches to the main audit strategies your firm is expected to adopt.
(9 Marks)

b. Explain the factors that will be considered in the selection of audit strategies.
(4 Marks)

c. Explain the difference between Audit Strategy and Audit Plan.
(2 Marks)

Total: 15 Marks

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AAA – Nov 2022 – L3 – SC – Q6 – Internal Audit and Corporate Governance

Discuss reasons for outsourcing internal audit, advantages/disadvantages, and functions that cannot be outsourced.

The Internal Audit Unit of Oluvia Bank Limited has been accused of collusion with staff in committing monumental fraud. The following types of fraud were found to be common:

  • Cheque suppression
  • Fraudulent bookkeeping to overstate income
  • Inflation of the worth of the company’s assets
  • Intercepting replaced customers’ cards
  • Fraudsters impersonating Senior Managers or Chief Executive Officer
  • Online banking fraud, such as phishing, malware attacks, and clone websites
  • Impersonating the owner of an account or using fake documents to open an account under someone else’s name (no proper Know Your Customer conducted)

The bank examiners came and were surprised at the level of fraud in the bank and requested management to address it urgently.

After the supervisory visit, the board of directors discussed the issue with the bank’s external auditors, who suggested that the bank could outsource the internal audit functions. The Board of Directors found this suggestion favorable and mandated the Managing Director to act swiftly and report back with details at the next board meeting.

Required:

a. Discuss the main reasons for outsourcing internal audit functions. (3 Marks)

b. Outline the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing. (10 Marks)

c. Discuss which part of the internal audit function cannot be outsourced. (2 Marks)

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AA – Mar 2024 – L2 – Q5b – Internal Audit and Its Relationship with External Audit

Recommend internal control procedures for cheque payments and petty cash systems for Automaga Ltd.

Automaga Ltd has recently acquired the controlling interest in Alkars Ltd, who are importers of car spare parts. In reviewing the organisational structure of Alkars Ltd, Automaga Ltd noticed a weakness in the procedures for the signing of cheques and the operation of the petty cash system. Automaga Ltd engaged you as the company’s auditor and requested that you review the controls over cheque payments and petty cash. Cheques are drawn almost every week and the petty cash account normally has a working balance of about GH¢600, and GH¢1,200 is expended from the fund each month.

Required:
Prepare a letter to Automaga Ltd highlighting your recommendations for good internal control procedures for:
i) Cheque payments. (5 marks)
ii) Petty cash. (5 marks)

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CSEG – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q3 – Corporate governance framework | Internal control and audit

Discuss the role and responsibilities of the audit committee in relation to external audit and internal controls, and suggest changes to address internal control failures.

ABB Bank Ltd (ABB Ltd) is a listed company. It has been given a substantial fine by the Central Bank for serious breaches of the banking regulations and, in the same month, the bank reported that it had suffered large losses because of unauthorized dealings in financial derivatives by a manager in its treasury department. The company’s reported profits for the previous financial year were overstated because of these losses.

The chairman of the audit committee of ABB Ltd has resigned, accepting responsibility for failures by the committee. A newly-appointed director has been made chairman of the audit committee. He has called a meeting with you, the Finance Director. The purpose of the meeting is to review financial reporting and internal control, with a view to making recommendations to the board. ABB Ltd does not have a strong internal audit function, and the company has been using the same firm of external auditors since it acquired its listing 8 years ago.

Required:

a) Explain the role and responsibilities of the audit committee of ABB Ltd with regards to:

i) The external audit of the company’s financial statements; and (6 marks)

ii) The internal control system and internal audit function. (6 marks)

b) In relation to the possible failures in internal controls that have occurred, suggest FOUR (4) changes that might be recommended to the board at the next board meeting. (8 marks)

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AAA – July 2023 – L3 – Q5c – Reporting | Evaluation and review

Requires drafting a management letter addressing the issue of fixed assets not being embossed with identification codes at BTL Plc.

During an audit engagement, it was observed that the Fixed Assets of BTL Plc were not embossed with a code of identification.

Required:

Draft a management letter relating to the issue above. (5 marks)

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BCL – Nov 2019 – L1 – Q3c – Accounts and audit

Explanation of the functions of an audit committee within a company’s Board of Directors.

Explain FOUR (4) functions of an audit committee of the Board. (8 marks)

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AAA – May 2016 – L3 – Q5a – Internal audit and outsourcing | Audit evidence

Prepare a report to management on the deficiencies in the payroll internal control system and provide recommendations.

a) Broni & Co. have audited the annual financial statements of Bibini Co. Ltd., a public limited liability company, for the year ended 31st December 2014. The accounting system of the company is partially computerized.

During the audit, it was detected that just two members of staff out of one hundred and fifty workers were entirely and equally responsible for the maintenance of personnel records and preparation of the payroll. The chief accountant only confirms that the amount of the wages and salaries cheque agrees with the total of the net wages column in the payroll, then he signs without any reasonableness check of the amount of the total wages cheque. This situation is a serious deficiency in the control system which can have serious implications. As audit senior, you are considering communicating this situation to management, showing the deficiency, implications, and recommendations.

Required:
Prepare an appropriate report to management on the deficiency noted in the internal control system for payroll. (10 marks)

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PSAF – Nov 2020 – L2 – Q5c – Public sector fiscal planning and budgeting

State and explain four internal control systems that Assemblies can implement to effectively control their revenues.

Revenues of Local Government Authorities are often limited. Therefore, there is a need for the Assemblies to institute adequate internal controls over their revenues to improve their financial health.

Required:
State and explain FOUR (4) internal control systems that the Assemblies can put in place to effectively control their revenues. (4 marks)

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AAA – Nov 2015 – L3 – Q4 – The audit approach, Audit evidence, Planning, Professional responsibility and liability

his question addresses the specific considerations for initial audit engagements and evaluates the audit risks in planning the audit of a newly listed company.

You are a manager in the audit department of Yao Asaglo & Co, a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants, and you have just been assigned to the audit of High-Tec Limited, a new audit client of your firm, with a financial year ended 31 May 2015. High-Tec Limited, has just been listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE). It is an e-commerce facilitator and has grown rapidly in the last few years.

High-Tec Limited was formed ten years ago by Ms. Ama Tawiah, a graduate in e-commerce from Ashesi University. The company designs, develops software for e-commerce with high security features which have won industry awards. In the last two years, the company invested GHS400m in creating new software to appeal to a large number of multinational companies, and sales are now made in over 10 countries. The software is developed in this country, but the manufacture of the security features, for the obvious reason, takes place overseas.

The software is largely sold through retail outlets, but approximately 30% of High-Tec Limited’s revenue is generated through sales made on the company’s website.

In some countries, High-Tec Limited’s products are distributed under a franchise agreement which gives the franchise holder the exclusive right to sell the products in that country. The cost of each franchise to the distributor depends on the estimated sales in the country to which it relates, and the franchise lasts for an average of five years. The income which High-Tec Limited receives from the sale of a franchise is deferred over the period of the franchise. At 31 May 2015, the total amount of deferred income recognized in High-Tec Limited’s statement of financial position is GHS72 million.

As part of a five-year strategic plan, High-Tec Limited obtained a GSE listing in December 2014. The listing and related share issue raised a significant amount of finance, and many shares are held by institutional investors. Ama Tawiah retains a 20% equity shareholding, and a further 10% of the company’s shares are held by her family members.

Despite being listed, the company does not have an internal audit department, and there is only one non-executive director on the board.

a) Comment on the matters that you should consider specific to initial audit engagement when developing the audit strategy for High-Tec Limited. (6 marks)

b) Evaluate the audit risks to be considered in planning the audit of High-Tec Limited. (14 marks)

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PSAF – Dec 2023 – L2 – Q3a – Public expenditure and financial accountability framework

Explain the five components of the Integrated Framework of Internal Control System recommended by COSO.

An effective internal control system is a prerequisite for addressing risks and providing reasonable assurance that the assets of an organization are safeguarded. It also contributes to the achievement of an organization’s control objectives. In line with this, the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission recommended five integrated internal control components to appraise internal control systems.

Required:
Explain the FIVE (5) components of the Integrated Framework of Internal Control System recommended by COSO. (10 marks)

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  • 6 Marks

PSAF – May 2019 – L2 – Q2a – Public Procurement

Analyze internal control measures for public assets, outline payment procedures for capital expenditure, explain procurement offenses, and suggest ways to improve IGF in local governments.

a) The backward development in the public sector has been attributed to weaknesses in the Internal Control Systems in the public sector. Proper systems for the effective control over the custody and management of assets in public institutions are critical for Public Sector Accounting.

Required:
Analyze FOUR (4) key control measures required to be put in place to ensure effective management of Public Assets.
(6 marks)

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PSAF – May 2020 – L1 – Q3a – Public expenditure and financial accountability framework

Explain control objectives in public financial management relevant to the PEFA framework and discuss internal control components.

The Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) framework recognizes the importance of internal control systems in achieving the desired fiscal and budgetary outcomes. Internal control systems play a vital role across every pillar of public financial management. It addresses risk and provides assurance that operations meet the control objectives of the PEFA framework. Therefore, it assesses how effectively the internal control systems operate in the country by making reference to the internal control components developed by other international organizations, specifically the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the USA.

Required:
i) Explain THREE (3) control objectives in public financial management relevant to the PEFA framework of assessment.
(3 marks)

ii) Discuss FIVE (5) components of internal control in relation to the PEFA Framework.
(5 marks)

iii) Explain TWO (2) limitations of the PEFA Framework for assessing public financial management.
(2 marks)

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