OpAudCh02 CBET 01 501E ToraldeMa - KristineE.
OpAudCh02 CBET 01 501E ToraldeMa - KristineE.
CBET-01-501E
2. Explain the importance of identifying risk factors and using them during the
planning phase.
According to the book of Hernan Murdock Operational Auditing Principles and
Techniques for a Changing World, page 41. Risk factors plays important roles during
planning, and during risk assessments. Identifying risk factors and using it during
planning decreases the probability or the likelihood it will exist because you already
priorities the concern of that risk. Identifying potential problems should be done with
management and board of directors and that risk assessment will be the input about
plans, concerns and priorities.
9. What is an internal controls questionnaire and how can auditors use it during the
planning and fieldwork phases of audits?
According to the book of Hernan Murdock Operational Auditing Principles and
Techniques for a Changing World, page 53. Internal control questionnaire helps to
evaluate internal controls in specific areas by asking key questions. ICQs are used by
internal auditors as a starting point. And used by the process owners to help them
assess their operation. ICQs is useful when auditors needs to collect large amounts of
information. These information gathered by ICQs are used by internal auditors in the
planning and fieldwork phase.