An auditor identifies three errors in the sample of 25 entries selected for review (a 12 percent error rate).
Based on this result, the auditor assumes that approximately 59 of the total population of 492 entries are incorrect. To reach this assumption, the auditor has used a technique known as which of the following?
An assurance mapping exercise helps an organization do which of the following?
1. Provide assurance to stakeholders that risks are managed and reported, and regulatory and legal obligations are met.
2. Fulfill best practices in the industry.
3. Identify and address any gaps in the risk management process.
4. Identify fraud.
Which of the following would provide the best evidence of errors in the quantities of items received from suppliers?
Which of the following controls is not appropriate for sales in a manufacturing organization?
A manufacturing organization discovers that the waste water released has failed to meet permitted limits.
Which control function will be least effective in correcting the issue?