Auditing MCQs with Answers

This is Auditing MCQs section with detailed explanations for preparation of screening tests, interviews for government jobs. In this section candidate will learn MCQs on variety of topics from the subject.

1. 101 Which of the following is not a corroborative evidence
   

   1. Minutes of meetings

   2. Confirmations from debtors

   3. Information gathered by auditor through observation

   4. Worksheet supporting consolidated financial statements

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   : Worksheet supporting consolidated financial statements

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2. 102 Which of the following affects audit effectiveness
   

   1. Risk of over reliance

   2. Risk of incorrect rejection

   3. Risk of incorrect acceptance

   4. Both and C.

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   : Both A. and C.

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3. 103 Which of the following statements is not true with respect to management representations obtained as per AAS11
   

   1. Authenticated copy of relevant minutes of meetings may be regarded as management representation

   2. It should always be in working

   3. It may be dated prior to the report date

   4. It should be addressed to the auditor

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   : It should always be in working

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4. 104 What would most appropriately describe the risk of incorrect rejection in terms of substantive testing
   

   1. The auditor concludes balance is materially correct when in actual fact it is not

   2. The auditor concludes that the balance is materially misstated when in actual fact it not

   3. The auditor has rejected an item for sample which was material

   4. None of the above

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   : The auditor concludes that the balance is materially misstated when in actual fact it not

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5. 105 What would most effectively describe the risk of incorrect acceptance in terms of substantive audit testing
   

   1. The auditor has ascertained that the balance is materially correct when in actual fact it is not

   2. The auditor concludes the balance is materially misstated when in actual fact is not

   3. The auditor has rejected an item from sample which was not supported by documentary evidence

   4. He applies random sampling on data which is inaccurate and inconsistent

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   : The auditor has ascertained that the balance is materially correct when in actual fact it is not

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6. 106 Which of the following factors is most important in determining the appropriations of audit evidence
   

   1. The reliability of audit evidence and its relevance in meeting the audit objective

   2. The objectivity and integrity of the auditor

   3. The quantity of audit evidence

   4. The independence of the source of evidence

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   : The reliability of audit evidence and its relevance in meeting the audit objective

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7. 107 Which of the following is not a revenue expense
   

   1. Cost of raising a loan

   2. Cost of accessories of motor vehicles spent at the time of purchase

   3. Expenses incurred for laying of sewers on land purchased

   4. Insurance premium paid at the time of registration of the ship

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   : Cost of accessories of motor vehicles spent at the time of purchase

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8. 108 Depreciation does not arise form _______
   

   1. effluxion of time

   2. use

   3. obsolescence through technology be market changes

   4. remarket expectation

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   : remarket expectation

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9. 109 Which of the following will not lead to creation of secret reserve
   

   1. Undervaluation of closing stock

   2. Charging capital expenditure to revenue

   3. Goods sent on consignment being shown as actual sales

   4. Charging higher rates of depreciation on fixed assets than actually required

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   : Goods sent on consignment being shown as actual sales

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10. 110 Which of the following is a revenue reserve
    

    1. Capital redemption reserve

    2. Security premium account

    3. Debenture redemption reserve

    4. Capital reserve

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    : Debenture redemption reserve

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