Concealment of shortage by delaying the recording of cash receipts is known as_____________?

A: Embezzlement

B: Misappropriation

C: Lapping

D: None of these

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The fundamental objective of the audit of a company is to_____________?

A: Protect the interests of the minority shareholders

B: Detect and prevent errors and fraud

C: Assess the effectiveness of the companys performance

D: Attest to the credibility of the companys accounts

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Attest to the credibility of the companys accounts

The concept of stewardship means that a companys directors________________?

A: Are responsible for ensuring that the company complies with the law

B: Are responsible for ensuring that the company pays its tax by the due date

C: Safeguard the companys assets and manage them on behalf of the shareholders

D: Report suspected fraud and money laundering to the authorities

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Safeguard the companys assets and manage them on behalf of the shareholders

Why do auditors concentrate their efforts on material items in accounts?

A: Because they are easier to audit

B: Because it reduces the audit time

C: Because the risk to the accounts of their being incorrectly stated is greater

D: Because the directors have asked for it

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Because the risk to the accounts of their being incorrectly stated is greater

Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of a companys directors?

A: Reporting to the shareholders on the accuracy of the accounts

B: Establishment of internal controls

C: Keeping proper accounting records

D: Supplying information and explanations to the auditor

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Reporting to the shareholders on the accuracy of the accounts

____________ is a systematic examination of the books and records or a business?

A: Auditing

B: Vouching

C: Verification

D: Checking

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Auditing

The term ˜Audit is derived from a Latin word œaudire which means___________?

A: To inspect

B: To examine

C: To hear

D: To investigate

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