Audits may be classified as (1) financial statement audits, (2) internal audits, (3) compliance audits, and (4)

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Audits may be classified as (1) financial statement audits, (2) internal audits, (3) compliance audits, and (4) operational audits. The following are a list of items that are related to one of the four types of audits:

1. Ascertaining the fairness of a municipality's financial statements.

2. Monitoring a company's system of internal control.

3. Ascertaining that the provisions of a pension contract are being met by a company.

4. Monitoring a governmental agency's system of internal control.

5. Determining that a company is meeting the regulatory requirements of a government agency.

6. Ascertaining the efficiency of a company's receiving department procedures.

7. Evaluating whether a business enterprise's financial statements fairly present.

8. Ascertaining adherence to prescribed managerial policies of a company.

9. Auditing a filed tax return for agreement with IRS regulations.

10. Determining the effectiveness of a government unit in meeting program objectives.

11. Ascertaining conformity with GAAP.

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(a) the type of audit that is involveu and (D) the type of auditors (independent, internal, or governmental) that would make the audit. Use the following format for your answer:image text in transcribed

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Modern Auditing

ISBN: 9780471542834

5th Edition

Authors: Walter Gerry Kell, William C. Boynton, Richard E. Ziegler

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