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Quiz by Taylor Wheeler0476, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Taylor Wheeler0476
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Question 1
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Which Standards expand upon the other categories of Standards?
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Performance Standards
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Attribute Standards
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Implementation Standards
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All of the choices are correct
Question 2
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The purpose of the internal audit activity can be best described as
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Adding value to the organization.
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Providing additional assurance regarding fair presentation of financial statements.
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Expressing an opinion on the adequate design and functioning of the system of internal control.
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Assuring the absence of any fraud that would materially affect the financial statements.
Question 3
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The Standards consist of three types of Standards. Which Standards apply to the characteristics of providers of internal auditing services?
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Implementation Standards
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Performance Standards
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Attribute Standards
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Independence Standards
Question 4
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A formal code of ethics should do all of the following except:
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Effectively communicate acceptable values to all members.
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Communicate the organization's value system to outsiders.
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Reflect only legal standards of conduct for individuals and the organization.
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Provide a method of policing and disciplining members of the organization for violations.
Question 5
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A typical code of ethical conduct for financial managers or management accountants in an organization requires all of the following except:
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Integrity and refusal to compromise professional values for the sake of personal goals.
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Independence from conflicts of economic interest.
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Independence from conflicts of professional interest.
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Subjectivity in presenting information, preparing reports, and making analyses.
Question 6
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Objectivity is an ethical requirement for all persons engaged in the professional practice of internal auditing. One aspect of objectivity requires:
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Performance of professional duties in accordance with relevant laws.
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Avoidance of conflict of interest.
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Refraining from using confidential information for unethical or illegal advantage.
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Maintenance of an appropriate level of professional expertise.
Question 7
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In complying with the IIA's Code of Ethics, an internal auditor should:
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Use individual judgement in the application of the principles set forth in the Code.
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Respect and contribute to the objectives of the organization even if it is engaged in illegal activities.
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Go beyond the limitation of personal technical skills to advance the interest of the organization.
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Primarily apply the competency principle in establishing trust.
Question 8
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An internal auditor who encounters an ethical dilemma not explicitly addressed by the IIA's Code of Ethics should always:
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Seek counsel from an independent attorney to determine the personal consequences of potential actions.
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Take action consistent with the principles embodied in The IIA's Code of Ethics.
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Seek the counsel of the audit committee before deciding on an action.
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Act consistently with the employing organization's code of ethics even if such action would not be consistent with The IIA's Code of Ethics.
Question 9
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Which situation is most likely a violation of The IIA's Code of Ethics.
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Reporting apparent violations of antitrust statutes by officers to government regulators.
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Cooperating with the government's criminal investigation of the organization.
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Reporting apparent violations of antitrust statutes by officers to the board of directors.
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Immediately reporting a violent crime observed at work to local law enforcement agencies.
Question 10
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The IIA's Code of Ethics requires internal auditors to perform their work with
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Honesty, diligence, and responsibility.
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Timeliness, sobriety, and clarity.
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Knowledge, skills, and competencies.
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Punctuality, objectivity, and responsibility.
Question 11
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Which of the following concurrent occupations could appear to subvert the ethical behavior of an internal auditor?
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Internal auditor and a well-known charitable organization's local in-house chairperson.
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Internal auditor and part-time business insurance broker.
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Internal auditor and adjunct faculty member of a local business college that educates potential employees.
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Internal auditor and landlord of multiple housing that publicly advertises for tenants in a local community newspaper listing monthly rental fees.
Question 12
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An internal auditor discovers some material inefficiencies in a purchasing function. The purchasing manager is the internal auditor's next-door neighbor and best friend. In accordance with The IIA's Code of Ethics, the internal auditor should
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Objectively include the facts of the case in the engagement communications.
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Not report the incident because of loyalty to the friend.
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Include the facts of the case in a special communication submitted only to the friend.
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Not report the friend unless the activity is illegal.
Question 13
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Which of the following activities of an internal auditors is most likely to be acceptable under The IIA's Code of Ethics.
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Late arrivals and early departures from work because this practice is common in the organization.
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Frequent luncheons and other socializing with major suppliers of the organization without the consent of senior management.
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Conducting an unrelated business outside of office hours.
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Acceptance of a material gift from a supplier.
Question 14
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In their reporting, internal auditors are required by The IIA's Code of Ethics to
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Present sufficient factual information without revealing confidential matters that could be detrimental to the operations.
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Disclose all material information obtained by the auditor as of the date of the final engagement communication.
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Obtain factual information within the established time and budget parameters.
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Disclose material facts known to the internal auditor that could distort the final engagement communication if not revealed.
Question 15
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In their communication of results, internal auditors are required by The IIA's Code of Ethics to
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Obtain factual information within the established time and budget parameters.
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Reveal material facts that could distort communications if not revealed.
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Present sufficient factual information without revealing confidential information that could be detrimental to the organization.
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Disclose all material information obtained as of the date of the final engagement communication.
Question 16
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Which of the following situations is a violation of The IIA's Code of Ethics?
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An internal auditor, with the knowledge and consent of management, accepted a token gift from a customer of the organization that was not presumed to impair and did not impair judgement.
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Knowing that management was aware of the situation, an internal auditor purposely left a description of an unlawful practice out of the final engagement communication.
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An internal auditor shared techniques with internal auditors from another organization.
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Based upon knowledge of the probable success of the employer's business, an internal auditor invested in a mutual fund that specialized in the same industry.
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