Question 1

There are four common sources of an auditor's legal liability.One source is liability to the audit client under common law.Briefly summarise the other three sources.

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Question 2

Which entities require rotation of auditors?

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A)   listed companies
B)   listed companies and other disclosing entities
C)   charities and other nonprofit organisations
D)   all entities who owe money to the Australian Taxation Office

Question 3

The activities and duties of auditors may be subject to considerable statutory direction or influences, including:
1) Crimes Act 1914
2) Trade Practices Act 1974
3) Corporations Act 2001
4) Auditor Independence Act 2004

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A)   1, 2, & 4
B)   1, 2, & 3
C)   1, 3, & 4
D)   1, 2, 3, & 4

Question 4

An auditor failing to report to ASIC a contravention of the Corporations Act by a client is an example of:

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A)   a securities violation.
B)   criminal liability.
C)   a breach of common law.
D)   contributory negligence.

Question 5

Statutory offences of auditors can arise through:

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A)   making or authorising False or misleading statements.
B)   failing to take reasonable steps to ensure that a statement is not False or misleading.
C)   both of the above
D)   none of the above

Question 6

Regulators are the composition of:

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A)   the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board.
B)   an entity's audit committee.
C)   an entity's board of directors.
D)   corporate governance.

Question 7

The statutory requirements for independence mean an auditor is prohibited from engaging in audit activity if:

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A)   the auditor is aware of a conflict of interest situation in relation to the client but doesn't take all reasonable steps to resolve it.
B)   the auditor is not aware of a conflict of interest situation in relation to the client and doesn't take all reasonable steps to resolve it.
C)   there is a breach of the ethical requirements.
D)   there is a breach of the auditor registration requirements.

Question 8

If an auditor's suspicion of fraud is aroused, investigations should be extended.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A specific provision of the Corporations Act which could lead to a conflict of interest is the auditor having a loan from the audit client of more than $10,000.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Contributory negligence:

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A)   failed as a defence in the AWA case.
B)   cannot be used in cases involving a breach of statutory duty.
C)   has been interpreted very widely by Australian courts.
D)   was successfully argued in the Pacific Acceptance case.

Question 11

An auditor holds office for a period of twelve months, with reappointment required annually.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The auditor's duty to inform management about irregularities regardless of materiality was established in which one of the following cases?

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A)   WA Chip and Pulp Co
B)   Pacific Acceptance
C)   AWA
D)   Kingston Cotton Mills

Question 13

It is a criminal offence for an auditor to:

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A)   conduct an audit without due care.
B)   fail to detect material fraud.
C)   withhold information from the client.
D)   contravene the independence requirements in the Corporations Act.

Question 14

What is the likelihood of an investor making a takeover bid succeeding in an action for negligence against the auditor of the takeover target?

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Question 15

Which one of the following statements is correct about Candler v Crane, Christmas & Co?

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A)   A special relationship did not exist.
B)   There was no liability for financial loss.
C)   Losses were not foreseeable.
D)   all of the above

Question 16

Which one of the following statements is correct about criminal actions brought against auditors in Australia?

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A)   They have resulted in substantial damages being awarded when they have been successful.
B)   None has resulted in prison sentences.
C)   They have often failed due to lack of causation.
D)   They have been few in number.

Question 17

A tort is a civil wrong, of which negligence is a good example.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the role of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC)in monitoring the audit profession?

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Question 19

That which constitutes reasonable care, skill, and caution in an audit depends on the:

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A)   particular circumstances of each case.
B)   level of audit risk involved.
C)   integrity of management.
D)   auditing standards existing at the time.

Question 20

The London and General Bank Ltd (No.2) case found that auditors have a duty to report to:

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A)   directors and shareholders.
B)   the directors and ASIC.
C)   anyone who may rely on the audited financial reports.
D)   shareholders.

Exam 2: Auditors’ legal environment

A tort is a civil wrong, of which negligence is a good example.

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An auditor holds office for a period of twelve months, with reappointment required annually.

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The statutory requirements for independence mean an auditor is prohibited from engaging in audit activity if:

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What is the role of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC)in monitoring the audit profession?

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That which constitutes reasonable care, skill, and caution in an audit depends on the:

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An auditor failing to report to ASIC a contravention of the Corporations Act by a client is an example of:

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Which entities require rotation of auditors?

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It is a criminal offence for an auditor to:

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Statutory offences of auditors can arise through:

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A specific provision of the Corporations Act which could lead to a conflict of interest is the auditor having a loan from the audit client of more than $10,000.

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The London and General Bank Ltd (No.2) case found that auditors have a duty to report to:

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Which one of the following statements is correct about Candler v Crane, Christmas & Co?

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The activities and duties of auditors may be subject to considerable statutory direction or influences, including: 1) Crimes Act 1914 2) Trade Practices Act 1974 3) Corporations Act 2001 4) Auditor Independence Act 2004

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There are four common sources of an auditor's legal liability.One source is liability to the audit client under common law.Briefly summarise the other three sources.

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If an auditor's suspicion of fraud is aroused, investigations should be extended.

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Regulators are the composition of:

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What is the likelihood of an investor making a takeover bid succeeding in an action for negligence against the auditor of the takeover target?

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Which one of the following statements is correct about criminal actions brought against auditors in Australia?

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The auditor's duty to inform management about irregularities regardless of materiality was established in which one of the following cases?

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Contributory negligence:

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