Economics · Auditing and Ethics
An audit firm is assisting a client with the implementation of a new financial IT system. Consider whether the following statements regarding threats and safeguards are True or False: 1. A familiarity threat arises as the new systems will produce data used directly in financial statements. 2. There is a risk of assuming management responsibility if the auditor makes operational decisions. 3. A self-review threat arises because the auditor will later test controls and data generated by this system. 4. Using a separate non-audit team eliminates all threats, removing the need for independent review. Which of the following correctly identifies the True/False status of these statements?
- 11-False, 2-False, 3-True, 4-False
- 21-False, 2-True, 3-True, 4-True
- 31-False, 2-True, 3-True, 4-False✓
- 41-False, 2-True, 3-False, 4-True
Correct answer
1-False, 2-True, 3-True, 4-False
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