When Preparing and Organizing Audit Files

question 80

Multiple Choice

When preparing and organizing audit files:

• A)The rules established by the SEC and PCAOB must be followed.
• B)A lead schedule contains the detailed accounts from the general ledger making up the line item on the trial balance.
• C)A working trial balance is considered part of the permanent file.
• D)The audit program is not part of the audit files.

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Definitions:

Sub-prime Loans

Loans offered to individuals with poor credit histories or higher risk of default, often at higher interest rates.

Mortgage Default Rate

The percentage of home mortgages on which the borrower is late by ninety days or more with the payments on the loan or it is in the foreclosure process. This rate is sometimes referred to as the serious delinquency rate.

Foreclosure Process

The legal procedure by which a lender attempts to recover the balance of a loan from a borrower who has defaulted on their mortgage payments by forcing the sale of the asset used as the collateral for the loan.

Monthly Payment

A fixed amount of money paid on a regular monthly basis for a wide range of financial obligations, including loans or rent.