An Auditor's Understanding of a Client's System of Internal Control

question 102

Multiple Choice

An auditor's understanding of a client's system of internal control ________.

• A)is unrelated to the level of substantive procedures an auditor will conduct
• B)will help the auditor to determine areas of risk to direct audit attention and resources to
• C)is optional, and should only be conducted for larger clients
• D)is a helpful tool to determine the accuracy of account balances and transactions

Understand the concept of insight in problem-solving.

Recognize how personal experiences and perceptions can shape risk assessment and fear.

Understand the planning fallacy and its effects on project planning and estimation.

Explain the impact of the availability heuristic on judgment and decision-making.

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Definitions:

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In psychology, a process that increases the likelihood of a behavior by applying a stimulus after the behavior is exhibited.

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Modeling Violence

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