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AUE1501 Mayldune 2017
INTRODUCTION TO AUDITING
Duraton 2 Hours 100 Marks
EXAMINATION PANEL AS APPOINTED BY THE DEPARTMENT
Use of a non-programmable pocket calculator 1s permissible
Closed book examination
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AUE1501 May/June 2017
INTRODUCTION TO AUDITING
Duration 2 Hours 100 Marks
EXAMINATION PANEL AS APPOINTED BY THE DEPARTMENT
Use of a non-programmable pocket calculator 1s permissible.
Closed book examination
‘This examination question paper remains the property of the University of South Africa and may not be
removed from the examination venue
THIS EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF EIGHT (8) PAGES
‘This paper consists of five (5) questions and includes the following main topics
PART MAIN TOPIC MARKS
1. Multipte-choice questions 18
2 Identification of documents 16
3 Differences between the external auditor and internal auditors 9
4 Controls for the revenue and receipts cycle 30
Risks associated with the acquisitions and payments cycle 2
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NOTE
Although the primary purpose of the examination 1s to test a candidate's knowledge and
applicaton of the subject matter, the examiner will also consider the ability to organise and
present such knowledge in acceptable, wntten language
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May/June 2017
QUESTION 1 18 marks:
This section consists of 12 multiple-choice questions counting 17 marks each
REQUIRED
For each question, select only one alternative that you consider to be the most appropriate
Your answers will not be marked negatively Answer the questions in numerical sequence
and set out your answer as follows in your script
QUESTION 1
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2. Beetc)
1. You wish to start your own business to repair cellphones You are considering starting
up as a sole propnetor and you are also considering all the advantages and
disadvantages of being a sole propnetor
Select the statement that would be considered an advantage of being a sole propnetor
as a type of business
A Asole propnetor’s skills may be limited
B__ Asole propnetor may be held personally liable for all debts
C There are few legal requirements for setting up as a sole proprietor
D
To obtam business capital for a sole proprietorship you will have to obtain limited
business capital as an individual
2. One of the key concepts of corporate governance 1s sustainability Select the alternate
that may be regarded as promoting sustainability in a large business
A The business does not uplift the communtty through communtty projects
B_ The manufacturing process of the business pollutes nvers
The interests of management and shareholders of the business are important
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The legitimate interest and expectations of all stakeholders are taken into account
in decision making
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