2 marksControl Systems and Technology in Accounting

CAPE Accounting Unit 1 · 2007 · Paper 2 · Question 1(c)(iv)

Contrast the roles of internal and external auditors based on specific criteria.

Briefly contrast the role of internal auditors and external auditors with reference to whether they are usually responsible for the prevention and detection of fraud.

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1(c)(iii)Briefly contrast the role of internal auditors and external auditors with reference to what or whom they are usually required to be independent of.[2 marks]
1(c)(v)Briefly contrast the role of internal auditors and external auditors with reference to the standards which generally guide their work.[2 marks]

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