This CPA Practice Test is designed to help you prepare for the four sections of the CPA exam: Auditing and Attestation (AUD), Business Environment and Concepts (BEC), Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR), and Regulation (REG). The test consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and task-based...
Auditing and Attestation (AUD)
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. A n auditor is engaged to audit the financial statements of XYZ Corporation. Which of the
following should be the auditor’s primary consideration when accepting the
engagement?
○ A. Availability of audit staff.
○ B. Management's commitment to internal controls.
○ C. The integrity of management.
○ D. The timing of the audit.
2. When performing a risk assessment, which of the following is an example of a control
risk?
○ A. A material misstatement due to a poorly designed control system.
○ B. A misstatement due to inherent complexity of transactions.
○ C. The auditor's failure to detect a misstatement during substantive testing.
○ D. Noncompliance with regulatory requirements.
3. What is the primary purpose of an audit report?
○ A. To provide assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls.
○ B. To express an opinion on whether the financial statements are fairly
presented.
○ C. To confirm the accuracy of financial statement balances.
○ D. To detect and prevent fraud.
4. Which of the following types of engagements requires a written assertion from
management?
○ A. Compilation.
○ B. Review.
○ C. Agreed-upon procedures.
○ D. Examination.
5. An auditor performs analytical procedures as part of planning. What is the primary
purpose of this step?
○ A. To identify areas of higher audit risk.
○ B. To test internal controls.
○ C. To confirm account balances.
○ D. To finalize the audit strategy.
6. The auditor's responsibility for fraud detection includes:
○ A. Identifying all fraud regardless of materiality.
, B. Providing reasonable assurance that material fraud is detected.
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○ C. Ensuring no fraud exists in the financial statements.
○ D. Investigating all employee complaints.
7. Which of the following is an example of a substantive procedure?
○ A. Testing controls over cash disbursements.
○ B. Reviewing the client's IT environment.
○ C. Confirming accounts receivable balances.
○ D. Assessing inherent risk.
8. An unmodified opinion with an emphasis-of-matter paragraph is appropriate when:
○ A. There is substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going
concern.
○ B. The financial statements are not fairly presented.
○ C. A significant internal control deficiency exists.
○ D. The auditor's independence is impaired.
9. Which of the following is most likely to increase control risk?
○ A. A lack of segregation of duties.
○ B. Routine transactions.
○ C. Effective IT systems.
○ D. Frequent audits by external firms.
10.When auditing a nonprofit organization, the auditor should focus on:
○ A. Revenue recognition under government contracts.
○ B. Financial ratios for performance evaluation.
○ C. Compliance with donor restrictions.
○ D. Fair value measurement of investments.
Task-Based Simulation (TBS)
Scenario: You are auditing ABC Company. During testing,you identify the following issues:
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● ales were recorded before shipment.
● A $50,000 receivable is past due by six months.
● Inventory valuation includes outdated items.
Required:
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1 or each issue, identify the likely impact on the financial statements.
2. Suggest an audit procedure to address each issue.
Business Environment and Concepts (BEC)
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