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1- Input validation includes field interrogation that examines the data in individual fields. List four validation tests and indicate what is checked in each. Please give specific examples for each one of them.

2- Explain why auditors should be familiar with the principle of data normalization. Please give specific examples.

Assignments- 3-4 pages Solve Q1 and Q2

Q1 Write an essay comparing and contrasting the following audit techniques based on costs and benefits:

test data method

base case system evaluation

tracing

integrated test facility

parallel simulation

Q2. Case study:

Baker Manufacturing uses EAMs in several of its financial systems to capture material transactions. During this year's annual financial audit, the external auditors noticed unusually large gaps in dates of the captured transactions being copied to the audit files. Baker Manufacturing management informed the auditors that the increased transaction processing times caused by the EAMs had forced computer operators to turn off the EAMs to allow the processing of important transactions in a timely fashion. In addition, much maintenance had been performed on key applications during the past year.

Outline any potential risks and determine the courses of action the external auditors should follow in the above case study. Q3 in one page

write a brief summary of the important concepts learned from above discussions and assignments. IMPORTANT Note: Please provide inline citation and references in APA reference for each separately.

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