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MCQ 6 SA 240 CHAPTER 2 Zenova Mobility Limited, a listed electric vehicle manufacturer, has witnessed a significant decline in customer demand due to rapid technological changes and increased competition. The company has reported exceptional profits despite recurring negative operating cash flows. Its Managing Director has personally guaranteed substantial bank borrowings, while the CFO’s annual bonus and stock options are directly linked to EBITDA growth and market capitalization. During the planning stage of the audit, the engagement team further notes the following: The company entered into multiple complex related-party transactions with overseas entities during the last two weeks of the financial year, many of which lack clear commercial justification. Several accounting estimates relating to warranty obligations and battery replacement provisions involve highly subjective assumptions. The internal audit function has witnessed heavy attrition, automated controls over interim financial reporting have not been monitored for several months, and access logs of the ERP system are not reviewed. The Managing Director repeatedly insists that the audit report be signed before completion of all audit procedures due to an upcoming rights issue, disputes every proposed audit adjustment, restricts direct interaction between the auditor and the Audit Committee, and pressures the audit partner to retain a particular audit manager on the engagement. The engagement partner concludes that the fraud risks identified primarily relate to Opportunities for fraudulent financial reporting, since the transactions and weak controls provide management with the ability to manipulate the financial statements. Which of the following is MOST APPROPRIATE? A. The engagement partner’s conclusion is appropriate because the presence of complex related-party transactions, subjective accounting estimates and weak internal controls outweigh the significance of all other fraud risk factors. B. The engagement partner’s conclusion is inappropriate because the facts indicate significant fraud risk factors relating to Incentives/Pressures, Opportunities and Attitudes/Rationalisations for fraudulent financial reporting simultaneously, and the risk assessment should not be restricted to only one category. C. The engagement partner’s conclusion is inappropriate because the dominant fraud risk relates to misappropriation of assets, considering ineffective ERP access controls and inadequate monitoring of automated controls. D. The engagement partner’s conclusion is appropriate because whenever opportunities exist, incentives and attitudes become irrelevant for purposes of identifying fraud risk factors under SA 240.

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During the audit of Orion Pharma Ltd., management repeatedly disputes proposed audit adjustments, insists that the audit be completed within an unrealistic timeline, restricts access to the head of regulatory affairs, and pressures the audit partner to retain a particular senior manager on the engagement team. Management also frequently commits to analysts that it will achieve aggressive profit forecasts. Which classification is MOST appropriate? A. These are attitudes/rationalisations indicating risk factors relating to fraudulent financial reporting. B. These are opportunities because auditor restrictions directly create opportunity to conceal fraud. C. These are incentives/pressures because analyst commitments and time pressure both arise from market expectations. D. These are misappropriation risk factors because restricting auditor access usually indicates concealment of stolen assets.

CashPro Logistics Ltd. handles large cash collections. The company recently announced future layoffs. Bonus payouts were cut sharply. The cashier responsible for collections has no mandatory vacation, performs reconciliations himself, and physical safeguards over cash are weak. Which combination is MOST accurate? A. Layoffs and reduced bonuses are opportunities; weak cash safeguards are attitudes/rationalisations. B. Layoffs and reduced bonuses are incentives/pressures; absence of segregation, weak safeguards and lack of mandatory vacation are opportunities for misappropriation of assets. C. All factors are incentives/pressures because they relate to employees’ motivation.

MCQ 3 Chapter 2 SA 240 Meridian Retail Ltd. operates through 180 stores. The internal audit department was downsized during the year. Automated controls over interim financial reporting were not reviewed. There is high turnover in accounting and IT teams. The audit committee receives quarterly presentations but does not challenge management estimates. No direct evidence of fraud has been found. Which conclusion is MOST appropriate? A. There is no fraud risk factor because fraud requires evidence of intentional misstatement. B. The facts indicate opportunities for fraudulent financial reporting arising from ineffective monitoring and deficient internal control components. C. The facts indicate incentives/pressures because employee turnover creates pressure on staff to manipulate results. D. The facts indicate misappropriation of assets only, because weak controls usually relate to theft of inventory or cash.

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Reason The facts match opportunities for fraudulent financial reporting: significant related party transactions outside ordinary course, ability to dominate suppliers/customers, and complex transactions close to period end raising substance-over-form issues. Why others are wrong A is wrong because dominance may create opportunity; attitude requires conduct such as aggressive accounting justification, disputes with auditor, unethical values, etc. C is possible in some cases but not the best answer here; no target pressure is directly given. D is too broad. Related party transactions may support fraudulent financial reporting risk, not automatically misappropriation. Note: CA Final Audit Fast Track Batch Starting 5th July onwards! Offline and Online Live + Recorded Back Up. Whatsapp 9313119022

AS 240 MCQ 2 of Chapter 2 Kaveri Infra Ltd. has significant related party transactions with entities not audited by the same firm. Several large contracts are entered near year-end and involve complex “substance over form” issues. The promoters dominate supplier negotiations and are able to dictate terms to vendors. However, management has not shown hostility towards the auditor and has provided all requested documents. Which fraud risk category is MOST directly indicated? A. Attitudes/rationalisations, because management dominance itself shows intention to manipulate financial statements. B. Opportunities, because related party transactions, complex year-end transactions and ability to dominate suppliers create conditions enabling fraudulent financial reporting. C. Incentives/pressures, because year-end transactions generally indicate pressure to meet targets. D. Misappropriation of assets, because related party transactions usually indicate diversion of assets.