How can the audit team assess the operating effectiveness of controls?
The audit team must assess whether the controls that management has designed and implemented are actually effective. The auditor should also determine whether the person(s) implementing the internal controls are qualified to do the job.
The visual below lists out the ways to assess the operating effectiveness of internal controls:
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How can the audit team assess the design of internal controls?
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What is an integrated audit?
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How can the audit team assess the design of internal controls?
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What is an integrated audit?
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