Preview Questions External Auditor | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: Which of the following financial reporting standards should an external auditor focus on when auditing a financial institution in BFSI?

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International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Basel III guidelines for liquidity ratios

Local banking regulations for non-financial firms

Question 2: What is the key approach to evaluate the fair value of financial instruments during an audit in the BFSI sector?

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Analyze market data and use models to assess fair value

Ignore financial instruments that do not have an observable market

Use historical cost as the basis for fair value estimation

Rely on management's fair value estimations without testing

Question 3: 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 4: Which of the following is a key indicator that an external auditor should investigate further when assessing a BFSI company's liquidity?

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A significant increase in customer deposits

Large fluctuations in marketable securities

A sharp decrease in non-performing loans

A large increase in short-term borrowings

Question 5: How should an external auditor assess the risk of operational failure in a BFSI institution?

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By testing the company's financial transactions for errors

By evaluating the company's internal control systems and operational procedures

By analyzing the company's profitability trends

By reviewing the company's market research reports

Question 6: What is the importance of a working paper in audit documentation?

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To provide a template for documentation

To summarize legal compliance

To substantiate the audit findings

To act as a reference for future audits