Questions from Accounting Information Systems


Q: Barb is an auditor for Vicenti, Lloyd and Stutzman (VLS

Barb is an auditor for Vicenti, Lloyd and Stutzman (VLS), a regional CPA firm; she earned her CPA license three years ago and is supervising the audit team for CDR Corporation, a company that manufact...

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Q: Fill in the blanks below based on the ideas in the Audit

Fill in the blanks below based on the ideas in the Audit Clarity Project. a. As structured under the ACP, each standard concludes with ___. b. Audit reports prepared under the ACP must have a ___ at t...

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Q: For each independent case presented below, use as a guide in

For each independent case presented below, use as a guide in explaining the steps you would take to uncover fraud. Also suggest at least two internal controls that could have prevented the fraud descr...

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Q: Determine whether each of the following statements is (i) always

Determine whether each of the following statements is (i) always true, (ii) sometimes true, or (iii) never true. For those that are (ii) sometimes true, explain when the statement is true. a. A discla...

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Q: The internal audit department of JTJ Corporation set up an anonymous hotline

The internal audit department of JTJ Corporation set up an anonymous hotline for reporting suspected internal control breaches. After receiving several tips through the hotline alleging breaches in JT...

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Q: a. Consider the five generic AIS elements discussed in Chapter 1

a. Consider the five generic AIS elements discussed in Chapter 1. A financial statement auditor might examine input documents like purchase orders for mathematical accuracy, complete information, and...

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Q: In this exercise, we’ll use Excel’s “sampling” function to

In this exercise, we’ll use Excel’s “sampling” function to create a random sample. Random samples of transactions are often used...

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Q: a. List and discuss the seven types of audits described in

a. List and discuss the seven types of audits described in the chapter. b. Explain the 10 generally accepted auditing standards that guide financial audits. c. Describe the common steps associated wit...

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Q: John C. Beale was a senior policy advisor with the U

John C. Beale was a senior policy advisor with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In late 2013, however, he was sentenced to prison for stealing close to $900,000 in taxpayer funds. According t...

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Q: In preparing for the webinar, what causes of information overload is

In preparing for the webinar, what causes of information overload is Alex likely to experience? Why? For each cause, discuss at least one countermeasure Alex can use.

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