Preview Questions External Auditor | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: Which of the following regulations governs the conduct of external audits within the European BFSI sector?

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Basel II

EU Audit Directive

IFRS

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Question 2: What documentation is necessary for an external auditor to confirm the valuation of complex financial instruments in a BFSI institution's financial statements?

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A summary of the institution's trading activities

A comparison of current and prior valuations of financial instruments

Detailed reports on the methods used to value financial instruments

A report on market trends for financial instruments

Question 3: How should an external auditor assess the adequacy of a bank's provisioning for non-performing loans (NPLs)?

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By evaluating the bank's methodology for calculating provisions and assessing whether they align with international standards

Relying solely on management's estimates without performing independent analysis

Focusing on the amount of NPLs without considering provisioning adequacy

Simply reviewing the bank's past provision history without adjustment

Question 4: What is the primary goal of investigative analysis in BFSI audits?

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Detecting fraud

Improving customer satisfaction

Enhancing profitability

Assessing operational efficiency

Question 5: What is the most effective method for assessing the risk of material misstatement during a financial audit in BFSI?

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Performing a detailed analysis of the balance sheet

Relying solely on management representations

Reviewing the internal controls of the institution

Using data analytics to detect anomalies

Question 6: How should an external auditor test the effectiveness of the risk management framework in a BFSI institution?

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Reviewing the institution's risk assessment procedures and controls

Relying solely on regulatory reports

Analyzing the company's market risk exposure

Testing only the credit risk management controls