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internal control

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  • This topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 4 years ago by Kim Smith.
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  • March 31, 2021 at 9:26 am #615579
    kennigara
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    Hi Dear Tutor, I have some questions.

    When I see past paper questions besides 2020 ones, the exam questions were based on “deficiencies, consequences(implications or explanations) and recommendations(control procedures)” but in2020 exam questions I see” key control and recommendation”.my question is that has the examiner replaced “deficiencies and consequences” with the “key control”?

    thanks in advance

    March 31, 2021 at 12:21 pm #615599
    Kim Smith
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    In short NO – there are two types of Q:

    1. Find the weakness (“deficiencies”) -> Recommend to management how to overcome them
    2. Find the strengths (“key controls”) -> What tests of control will show they are operating effectively

    The distinction is of fundamental importance
    – in 1. you are recommending what controls they i.e. MANAGAMENT should be implementing
    – in 2. a test of control provides AUDIT EVIDENCE

    March 31, 2021 at 5:00 pm #615614
    kennigara
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    now understood

    March 31, 2021 at 5:15 pm #615615
    Kim Smith
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    Excellent!

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