An Auditor Who Is Testing IT Controls in a Payroll

question 11

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, granting holders voting rights and dividends.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or the stock value stated in the corporate charter.

Convertible Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock that gives holders the option to convert their shares into a specified number of common shares, usually after a predetermined date.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, giving shareholders voting rights and a share in the company's profits through dividends.