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LEAD-AUDITOR · Question #391

EquiBank is undergoing an external audit of its financial management system. The auditors evaluate the logic of transactions processed by EquiBank's financial software. To ensure accuracy, they use si

The correct answer is C. Data test. Data test techniques simulate transactions within financial software to verify logic, calculations, and programmed controls. ISO 19011:2018 recognizes CAATs as audit tools that validate data processing integrity.

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Question

EquiBank is undergoing an external audit of its financial management system. The auditors evaluate the logic of transactions processed by EquiBank's financial software. To ensure accuracy, they use simulations to validate operations, calculations, and controls programmed in the software applications. What type of Computer-Assisted Audit Technique (CAAT) is used?

Options

  • APlotting and cartography software applications
  • BUtility software
  • CData test

How the community answered

(45 responses)
  • A
    18% (8)
  • B
    11% (5)
  • C
    71% (32)

Explanation

Data test techniques simulate transactions within financial software to verify logic, calculations, and programmed controls. ISO 19011:2018 recognizes CAATs as audit tools that validate data processing integrity.

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#CAAT#computer-assisted audit techniques#data test#financial auditing

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