The Results of a Generalized Audit Software Simulation of the Aging

question 13

Multiple Choice

The results of a generalized audit software simulation of the aging of accounts receivable revealed substantial differences in the aging contribution,even though grand totals reconciled.Which of the following should the IS auditor do first to resolve the discrepancy?

• A)Recreate the test,using different software.
• B)List a sample of actual data to verify the accuracy of the test program.
• C)Ignore the discrepancy because the grand totals reconcile and instruct the controller to correct the program.
• D)Create test transactions and run test data on both the production and simulation program.

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Definitions:

Mean Number

The average value of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of all numbers by the count of those numbers.

Significance Level

In hypothesis testing, the threshold below which the p-value must fall for the results to be considered statistically significant, commonly set at 0.05.

Mean Score

the average score calculated by adding all the individual scores and dividing by the number of scores.

Programming Ability

The capacity to design, write, test, and debug/troubleshoot computer code in order to create computer applications, websites, or systems.