In order to provide useful information for an organization's risk management decisions, which of the following factors is least important to assess?
An organization requires an average of 58 days to convert raw materials into finished products to sell. An average of 42 additional days is required to collect receivables. If the organization takes an average of 10 days to pay for the raw materials, how long is its total cash conversion cycle?
Internal auditors must exercise due professional care by considering which of the following?
1. Cost of assurance in relation to potential benefits.
2. Adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes.
3. Management's competency level in the area being evaluated.
4. Probability of significant errors, fraud, or noncompliance.
A draft internal audit report that cites deficient conditions generally should be reviewed with which of the following groups?
1. The client manager and her superior.
2. Anyone who may object to the report's validity.
3. Anyone required to take action.
4. The same individuals who receive the final report.
Which of the following is the most effective control to prevent unauthorized entrance of a former employee of the organization?