An internal auditor used a questionnaire during an interview to gather information about the nature of credit sales processing. The questionnaire did not cover some pertinent information offered by the person being interviewed, and the auditor did not document the potential problems for further investigation. The primary deficiency with the above process is that:
Which of the following audit procedures would provide the most relevant information to identify discrepancies between budgeted versus actual raw material consumption in a production facility?
An internal auditor is reviewing the accounts receivable when she discovers account balances more than three years old. The auditor was previously supervising the area during this time, and she subsequently advises the chief audit executive (CAE) of a potential conflict.
Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action for the CAE to take?
An organization references a customer order with an approved customer file and credit limit before accepting an order. Which type of control does this process exemplify?