1. Modern Auditing: Assurance Services and the Integrity of Financial Reporting, 8 th Edition Modern Auditing: Assurance Services and the Integrity of Financial Reporting, 8 th Edition William C. Boynton California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo Raymond N. Johnson Portland State University Chapter 21 – Internal, Operational, and Governmental Auditing

2. Chapter Overview

3. Internal Auditing Defined Internal Independent and objective Systematic, disciplined approach Helps and organization accomplish its objectives

4. Internal Auditing Evolution of Internal Auditing IIA Code of Ethics IIA Attribute and Performance Standards – Attribute Standards – Performance Standards – Implementation Standards

5. Relationship with External Auditors

6. Operational Auditing Defined Systematic process Evaluating an organization’s operations Effectiveness, efficiency, and economy of operations Reporting to appropriate persons Recommendations for improvement

7. Phases of an Operational Audit Select Auditee Plan Audit Perform Audit Report Findings Perform Followup

8. Financial Statements v. Operational Audits

9. Study Break 1.This part of the internal auditing definition states the auditor’s judgment has value when it is free of bias. A.Internal B.Independent and objective C.Systematic, disciplined approach D.Helps an organization accomplish its objectives B. Independent and objective

10. Study Break 2.These IIA Attribute and Performance standards describe the nature of internal audit services and provide quality criteria against which the performance of these services can be measured. A.Attribute Standards B.Performance Standards C.Implementation Standards D.None of the above B. Performance Standards

11. Study Break 3.Which of the following is not a phase of the operational audit? A.Select auditee B.Perform audit C.Report findings to stockholders D.Perform followup C. Report findings to stockholders

12. Types of Government Audits Financial Audits Attestation Engagements Performance Audits

13. Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) General Standards – Independence – Professional judgment – Competence – Quality Control and Assurance

14. Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) Fieldwork Standards for Financial Audits – Auditor communication – Considering the results of previous audit and attestation engagements – Detecting material misstatements resulting from violations of contract provisions or grant agreements, or from abuse – Developing elements of a finding – Audit documentation

15. Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) Reporting Standards for Financial Audits – Reporting auditors’ compliance with GAGAS – Reporting on internal control and on compliance with laws, regulations, and provisions of contracts or grant agreements – Reporting deficiencies in internal control, fraud, illegal acts, violations of provisions of contracts or grand agreements, and abuse

16. Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) Reporting Standards for Financial Audits – Reporting views of responsible officials – Reporting privileged and confidential information – Report issuance and distribution

17. Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) Reporting on Compliance with Laws and Regulations Reporting on Internal Control

18. The Single Audit Act Objectives of the Act – Improve financial management – Establish uniform requirements for audits – Promote efficient and effective use of audit resources – Ensure reliance and usage of audit work completed

19. The Single Audit Act Applicability and Administration – Federal Financial Assistance – Major Programs – Nonmajor Programs – Cognizant Agency

20. Scope of an Audit Under the Single Audit Act General – Financial Statements – Internal Controls – Compliance – Audit Followup Reporting Requirements – Opinion on Financial Statements – Report on Internal Control – Report on Compliance – Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs

21. Study Break 4.This type of government audit concern examining, reviewing, or performing agreed-upon procedures on a subject matter or an assertion about a subject matter and reporting on the results. A.Financial audits B.Attestation engagements C.Performance audits D.Compliance audits B. Attestation engagements

22. Study Break 5.Within the General Standards of GAGAS, this standard states that staff assigned to perform the audit or attestation should collectively possess adequate professional competence for the tasks required. A.Independence B.Professional judgment C.Competence D.Quality Control and Assurance C. Competence

23. Study Break 6.This act established the concept of a single organizationwide government audit encompassing both financial and compliance audits. A.Securities Act of 1933 B.Securities Act of 1934 C.Single Audit Act D.None of the above C. Single Audit Act