fraud auditing and IT auditing. 1-Describe the different kinds
of fraud andthe Fraud Triangle, an auditor's responsibility to
identify and assess fraud. 2-Describe the specific risks, benefits,
and internal controls associated with IT functions.
What are the elements of the fraud triangle?
How can an internal control system limit reduce the risk of the
elements within the fraud triangle?
If you were to identify the two most important internal control
activities, what would they be?
Fraud Triangle: Explain what the fraud triangle is. Describe how
the various elements of the fraud triangle play a part in the
occurrence of fraud. How might a manager with knowledge of the
fraud triangle work to reduce the probability of fraud (e.g.,
stress within the workplace)?
Effectiveness of Internal Control is an essential component of the
auditing process. Define the major components required of an
Effective Internal Control System. Discuss how Sarbannes-Oxley
placed an extremely high level of importance on the Effectiveness
of Internal Control within the GAAS auditing process.
The COSO report is one of the foundations of internal auditing
and fraud detection. Who is COSO? What is their ERM framework? How
does this help us create an effective organization and minimize
fraud?
Define
the Fraud Triangle and then discuss which of the three most common
factors - opportunity, rationalization and financial need - are
most responsible for causing executives, managers, and other
employees to commit occupational fraud
45) Internal Control Questionnaire Items: Possible Error or
Fraud Due to Weakness. Refer to the internal control questionnaire
for the production cycle (Appendix Exhibit 9A.1) and assume that
the answer to each question is “no” Prepare a table matching
questions to errors of frauds that could occur because of the
absence of the control. Your column headings should be as
follows:
Occurrence Yes
/No
Comments
1) Is cost accounting separate from production, payroll, and
inventory control?
2) Is access to...