Question 1

The management of U isreviewing internal controls throughout the company. Ithasnoted the following:-

1. In the trade receivables section, journal adjustments are made by the clerks, without any reference to their supervisor. Journal adjustments may relate to sales returns, discounts allowed, or transfers between accounts.

2. In the purchasing department, the purchasing manager selects and approves all suppliers, astheyarethe only person with sufficient experience to do so. They usea very limited number of suppliers becausethey can rely on these suppliers to provide goods of the quality required at a competitive price. They donot keep any documents in relation to negotiations with other potential suppliers or other quotes obtained.

In relation to the above, which of the following statements are valid?

Options :

A : The fact that the purchasing manager uses a very small number of suppliers is, in itself, a sign of poor internal controls.

B : It is acceptable for clerks in the trade receivables section to make journal adjustments without authorisation provided the amounts involved are not material to U-s financial statements.

C : It is acceptable for clerks in the trade receivable section to make journal adjustments without authorisation, provided they have no access to cash receipts.

D : The fact that the purchasing manager does not keep documentation relating to negotiations with suppliers, or potential suppliers,is evidence that they are involved in fraudulent activity.

E : Clerks making journal adjustments without reference to their supervisor is evidence of inadequate separation of duties.

F : The way the role of purchasing manager is carried out in U increases the chance that the company will fall victim to fraudulent activity.

Answer: A

Question 2

Which of the following is an ethical dilemma?

Options :

A : A company is considering giving poorly-paid staff a generous pay rise.

B : A company is deciding whether to issue debt or equity.

C : A company is deciding whether to make a substantial bonus payment to its directors by means of cash or shares.

D : A company must decide whether to settle a claim from an employee who appears to have fabricated a workplace injury. The company want to avoid the cost of defending the claim.

Answer: A

Question 3

Which TWO of the following are reasons for a company to comply with the Committee of Sponsoring Organisations of the Treadway Commission 2017 Enterprise Risk Management Framework (COSO Framework)?

Options :

A : Complying with the COSO Framework will mean all employees of a company will comply with internal controls

B : Complying with the COSO Framework will mean that a company-s internal controls will work properly

C : Complying with the COSO Framework will mean there is a good structure to a company-s risk management system

D : Complying with the COSO Framework will mean that all staff will understand a company-s risk management system

E : Complying with the COSO Framework will improve a company-s reputation

Answer: A,C

Question 4

James owns a small company which sometimes suffers from credit risk.

Which of the following measures should he put in place to help reduce this risk?

Options :

A : Introduce credit checks for new customers.

B : Reduce the company bank loans.

C : Pay suppliers' invoices quicker.

D : Look for a loan with a lower interest rate.

Answer: A

Question 5

Which method of quantifying risk exposure can be used to calculate the maximum loss on a portfolio occurring within a period of time with a given probability?

Options :

A : Value at Risk

B : Regression analysis

C : Simulation

D : Expected value

Answer: D

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