An Auditor Who Is Testing IT Controls in a Payroll

question 89

Multiple Choice

An auditor who is testing IT controls in a payroll system would most likely use test data that contains conditions such as:

• A) deductions not authorised by employees.
• B) overtime not approved by supervisors.
• C) time tickets with invalid job numbers.
• D) payroll cheques with unauthorised signatures.

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Definitions:

Cost Of Capital

The minimum yield a firm needs to generate from its investment endeavors to sustain its market valuation and appeal to investors.

Free Cash Flow

The sum of money a business produces after deducting the capital expenses required to sustain or grow its assets.

Value Of Equity

The total value of a company's shares of stock held by all its shareholders, including share capital plus retained earnings.

Notes Payable

Short-term or long-term liabilities recorded when a company borrows money, often in the form of a promissory note.