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The Regulation of Accounting and Auditing

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What is the primary objective of accounting regulation?

  1. To ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial statements.

  2. To protect investors and creditors from fraud.

  3. To promote economic growth.

  4. To reduce the cost of capital.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Accounting regulation aims to ensure that financial statements are accurate and reliable so that investors and creditors can make informed decisions.

Which organization is responsible for setting accounting standards in the United States?

  1. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).

  2. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

  3. The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).

  4. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The FASB is an independent, private-sector organization that sets accounting standards for public companies in the United States.

What is the role of the SEC in the regulation of accounting and auditing?

  1. To enforce accounting standards.

  2. To register and inspect accounting firms.

  3. To investigate financial fraud.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The SEC is responsible for enforcing accounting standards, registering and inspecting accounting firms, and investigating financial fraud.

What is the purpose of the PCAOB?

  1. To oversee the audits of public companies.

  2. To set accounting standards.

  3. To enforce accounting standards.

  4. To investigate financial fraud.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The PCAOB is responsible for overseeing the audits of public companies to ensure that they are conducted in accordance with professional standards.

What is the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002?

  1. A law that reformed the regulation of accounting and auditing in the United States.

  2. A law that created the PCAOB.

  3. A law that increased the penalties for financial fraud.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 reformed the regulation of accounting and auditing in the United States, created the PCAOB, and increased the penalties for financial fraud.

What is the role of the AICPA in the regulation of accounting and auditing?

  1. To set accounting standards.

  2. To enforce accounting standards.

  3. To register and inspect accounting firms.

  4. To investigate financial fraud.

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

The AICPA is a professional organization that represents CPAs. It does not have a role in the regulation of accounting and auditing.

What is the difference between an audit and a review?

  1. An audit is more comprehensive than a review.

  2. A review is more comprehensive than an audit.

  3. An audit is more expensive than a review.

  4. A review is more expensive than an audit.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An audit is a more comprehensive examination of a company's financial statements than a review. An audit involves testing the accuracy of the financial statements, while a review only involves limited procedures.

What is the purpose of an internal audit?

  1. To provide assurance to management about the accuracy and reliability of the financial statements.

  2. To detect fraud and errors.

  3. To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the company's internal controls.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An internal audit is an independent review of a company's financial statements, internal controls, and operations. The purpose of an internal audit is to provide assurance to management about the accuracy and reliability of the financial statements, to detect fraud and errors, and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the company's internal controls.

What is the role of the audit committee in the regulation of accounting and auditing?

  1. To oversee the financial reporting process.

  2. To hire and fire the external auditor.

  3. To review the internal audit function.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The audit committee is responsible for overseeing the financial reporting process, hiring and firing the external auditor, and reviewing the internal audit function.

What is the difference between a public company and a private company?

  1. A public company is required to file financial statements with the SEC.

  2. A private company is not required to file financial statements with the SEC.

  3. A public company is required to have an audit.

  4. A private company is not required to have an audit.

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

A public company is a company that has sold its shares to the public. A public company is required to file financial statements with the SEC, have an audit, and have an audit committee.

What is the role of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) in the regulation of accounting and auditing?

  1. To set international accounting standards.

  2. To enforce accounting standards.

  3. To register and inspect accounting firms.

  4. To investigate financial fraud.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IASB is an independent, private-sector organization that sets international accounting standards.

What is the difference between IFRS and US GAAP?

  1. IFRS is a set of accounting standards that is used in the United States.

  2. US GAAP is a set of accounting standards that is used in the United States.

  3. IFRS is a set of accounting standards that is used in the European Union.

  4. US GAAP is a set of accounting standards that is used in the European Union.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

IFRS is a set of accounting standards that is used in the European Union. US GAAP is a set of accounting standards that is used in the United States.

What is the role of the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) in the regulation of accounting and auditing?

  1. To set international auditing standards.

  2. To enforce accounting standards.

  3. To register and inspect accounting firms.

  4. To investigate financial fraud.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IAASB is an independent, private-sector organization that sets international auditing standards.

What is the difference between an audit opinion and a disclaimer of opinion?

  1. An audit opinion is a statement by the auditor that the financial statements are accurate and reliable.

  2. A disclaimer of opinion is a statement by the auditor that the financial statements are not accurate and reliable.

  3. An audit opinion is a statement by the auditor that the financial statements are fairly presented.

  4. A disclaimer of opinion is a statement by the auditor that the financial statements are not fairly presented.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An audit opinion is a statement by the auditor that the financial statements are accurate and reliable. A disclaimer of opinion is a statement by the auditor that the financial statements are not accurate and reliable.

What is the role of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) in the regulation of accounting and auditing?

  1. To oversee the audits of public companies.

  2. To set accounting standards.

  3. To enforce accounting standards.

  4. To investigate financial fraud.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The PCAOB is an independent, private-sector organization that oversees the audits of public companies.

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