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Paper 26 Qs
Mock Test Paper (MTP) · May 2023

CA Inter FM + SM

This page contains all 26 questions from the CA Inter Financial Management & Strategic Management Mock Test Paper (MTP) for the May 2023 attempt cycle, sourced from VSI Jaipur.

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Q.CS1(1) 01 marks easy Audit documentation and completion ⚡ Try this Q →
Case: Mrs SPRL & Associates are appointed as auditors of XYZ Ltd. for the Financial Year 2021-22. The audit team consists of Mr. S (engagement partner), Mr. P (senior member), and Mr. R (experienced auditor). Various audit procedures and Standards on Auditing are being discussed and applied.
_____ is the summary of significant matters identified during audit and why they are addressed
(a) Audit File
(b) Audit Programme
(c) Completion memoranda
(d) Checklists
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Answer: (c)

Completion memoranda is the document that consolidates a summary of significant matters identified during the audit and the conclusions reached or how they were addressed. It is prepared during the final stage of the audit (post-fieldwork) and serves as a comprehensive summary of the auditor's findings, critical judgments, and the resolution of key audit issues. The completion memoranda ensures that all significant audit matters have been properly documented and addressed before the audit opinion is finalized.

PLAN

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Time target 1 min 48 sec

1The skeleton

- Write the answer letter first, then the term — '(c) Completion Memoranda' on line 1, because examiners tick the option before reading your explanation.
- Drop one crisp definitional sentence — 'It consolidates significant matters identified during audit and how they were addressed' — this is the exact language SA 230 uses, and it earns the mark.
- Tag the stage — mention 'final stage / post-fieldwork' to show you know WHERE in the audit cycle this fits, which separates a 1-mark answer from a 0-mark guess.

2Examiner-rewarded phrases

“consolidates significant matters identified during the audit and the conclusions reached”“prepared during the final stage of the audit”“as per SA 230 – Audit Documentation”

3Common trap

Don't fall for this

Most students confuse 'Completion Memoranda' with 'Audit Memorandum' or 'Engagement Letter' — if you're blanking, remember: Completion = end of audit, summary of what you found AND how you resolved it. Don't write 'working papers' as your answer; working papers are the entire file, not the summary document.

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Q.CS1(2) 01 marks easy Audit risk and risk assessment ⚡ Try this Q →
Case: Mrs SPRL & Associates are appointed as auditors of XYZ Ltd. for the Financial Year 2021-22. The audit team consists of Mr. S (engagement partner), Mr. P (senior member), and Mr. R (experienced auditor). Various audit procedures and Standards on Auditing are being discussed and applied.
The susceptibility of an assertion to a misstatement that could be material before consideration of any related controls is called
(a) Control Risk
(b) Inherent Risk
(c) Audit Risk
(d) Significant Risk
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Answer: (b)

The definition provided in the question directly corresponds to Inherent Risk as per the Standards on Auditing. Inherent risk is the susceptibility of an assertion to a misstatement that could be material, either individually or in aggregate, before consideration of any related controls. It reflects the inherent nature of the transaction or balance and does not factor in the effectiveness of the entity's control environment. The key phrase "before consideration of any related controls" is the distinguishing characteristic that identifies inherent risk.

PLAN

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Time target 1 min 48 sec

1The skeleton

- Spot the trigger phrase first — 'before consideration of any related controls' is your instant giveaway; circle it mentally and you've already got the answer.
- Match the definition to Inherent Risk — that exact phrase is the textbook definition from SA 200/315, so write the option letter confidently without second-guessing.
- Don't waste time on MCQs — 1 mark = 90–100 seconds max; pick, move on.

2Examiner-rewarded phrases

“susceptibility of an assertion to a misstatement that could be material, either individually or in aggregate”“before consideration of any related controls”“as per SA 315 (Revised), inherent risk is defined as...”

3Common trap

Don't fall for this

Heads up — most students confuse Inherent Risk with Control Risk because both relate to misstatements; remember Control Risk is about controls FAILING to prevent/detect, while Inherent Risk is assessed as if NO controls exist at all — the phrase 'before consideration of any related controls' is the kill shot.

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Q.CS1(3) 01 marks easy Audit procedures classification ⚡ Try this Q →
Case: Mrs SPRL & Associates are appointed as auditors of XYZ Ltd. for the Financial Year 2021-22. The audit team consists of Mr. S (engagement partner), Mr. P (senior member), and Mr. R (experienced auditor). Various audit procedures and Standards on Auditing are being discussed and applied.
Statement 1: Audit procedures consist of Risk Assessment Procedures and other procedures. Statement 2: Audit procedures consist of test of details and analytical procedures.
(a) Only Statement 1 is correct
(b) Only Statement 2 is correct
(c) Both 1 & 2 are correct
(d) Both 1 & 2 are incorrect
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Answer: (a)

Statement 1 is correct. Per SA 300 (Planning an Audit of Financial Statements), audit procedures are classified into two broad categories: Risk Assessment Procedures and Further Audit Procedures (other procedures). Risk Assessment Procedures are performed to obtain an understanding of the entity and its environment, including its internal control, to assess the risk of material misstatement. Further Audit Procedures consist of Tests of Controls and Substantive Procedures, which are performed in response to assessed risks.

Statement 2 is incorrect as a complete classification. Tests of Details and Analytical Procedures are subcategories of Substantive Procedures only, not the entire spectrum of audit procedures. Audit procedures also encompass Risk Assessment Procedures and Tests of Controls, which are not captured by Statement 2. Therefore, Statement 2presents only a partial view of audit procedure classification.

PLAN

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Time target 1 min 48 sec

1The skeleton

- Write the answer letter first — put '(a)' on line 1 so the examiner's eye lands on it immediately; in MCQs your conclusion IS the answer.
- Validate Statement 1 with SA 300 — don't just say 'correct', name the two-tier split: Risk Assessment Procedures → Further Audit Procedures; that one line shows you know the hierarchy.
- Destroy Statement 2 by pinpointing its level — say Tests of Details and Analytical Procedures are subcategories of Substantive Procedures (which itself is only one branch of Further Audit Procedures); this precision is what earns the mark, not just calling it 'incomplete'.

2Examiner-rewarded phrases

“Risk Assessment Procedures and Further Audit Procedures”“Substantive Procedures comprise Tests of Details and Analytical Procedures”“as per SA 300 (Planning an Audit of Financial Statements)”

3Common trap

Don't fall for this

Most students tick Statement 2 as 'also correct' because they recognise Tests of Details and Analytical Procedures as real audit terms — they forget these sit two levels deep (under Substantive Procedures, under Further Audit Procedures), so Statement 2 is a partial truth that misrepresents the full classification. That mix-up flips your answer from (a) to (c) and costs you the entire mark.

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Q.CS1(4) 01 marks easy Risk assessment procedures ⚡ Try this Q →
Case: Mrs SPRL & Associates are appointed as auditors of XYZ Ltd. for the Financial Year 2021-22. The audit team consists of Mr. S (engagement partner), Mr. P (senior member), and Mr. R (experienced auditor). Various audit procedures and Standards on Auditing are being discussed and applied.
_____ refers to the audit procedures performed to obtain an understanding of the entity and its environment, including the entity's internal control, to identify and assess the risks of material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error at the financial statement and assertion level.
(a) Risk Assessment Procedures
(b) Risk Assessment Procedures
(c) Audit Procedures
(d) Substantive Analytical Procedures
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Q.CS1(5) 01 marks easy Substantive procedures and control tests ⚡ Try this Q →
Case: Mrs SPRL & Associates are appointed as auditors of XYZ Ltd. for the Financial Year 2021-22. The audit team consists of Mr. S (engagement partner), Mr. P (senior member), and Mr. R (experienced auditor). Various audit procedures and Standards on Auditing are being discussed and applied.
Statement 1: Substantive Procedures alone can provide sufficient and appropriate audit evidence at the assertion level. Statement 2: Test of Control is audit procedure designed to evaluate the operating effectiveness of the assertion level.
(a) Only Statement 1 is correct
(b) Only Statement 2 is correct
(c) Both 1 & 2 are correct
(d) Both 1 & 2 are incorrect
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Q.1 05 marks medium Written Representations in Audit ⚡ Try this Q →
Statement 2: Written Representations do not include financial statements, the assertions within, or supporting books and records
(A) Only Statement 2 is correct
(B) Only Statement 2 is correct
(C) Both Statement 1 & 2 are correct
(D) None of Statement 1 & 2 is correct
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Q.1 07 marks hard Audit Concepts and Procedures ⚡ Try this Q →
Examine with reasons (in short) whether the following statements are correct or incorrect. (Attempt any 7 out of 8)
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Q.2 05 marks medium Litigation and Claims Identification ⚡ Try this Q →
The auditor can perform the following procedures to identify litigation and claims of Venue Ltd -
(A) Review legal agreements
(B) Review legal expense account
(C) Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged by governance and correspondence between entity and external legal counsel
(D) (i) (ii) are correct
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Q.3 05 marks medium Confirmation Procedures ⚡ Try this Q →
Negative confirmation requests require the third party to respond in the following cases -
(A) If there is agreement
(B) If there is disagreement
(C) In both cases of agreement as well as disagreement
(D) None of the above
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Q.3 03 marks medium Internal Control Evaluation ⚡ Try this Q →
When audits determine deficiencies and report on internal controls, he determines the significant financial statement assumptions that are affected by ineffective controls in order to evaluate the effect on control risk assessments and strategy for the audit of the financial statements. Explain.
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Q.3c 03 marks medium IT systems and audit impact ⚡ Try this Q →
Describe new norms of IT systems. If not mitigated, could have an impact on audit.
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Q.3d 02 marks easy Corporate governance ⚡ Try this Q →
The trust and corporate governance issues in 2008 resulted in [text continues but not fully legible in image]
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Q.4 05 marks medium Confirmation Exceptions ⚡ Try this Q →
Statement 2: A response that indicates difference between information requested to be confirmed and contingent liability records and information provided by the confirming party is a case of Exception.
(A) Only Statement 1 is correct
(B) Only Statement 2 is correct
(C) Both Statement 1 & 2 are correct
(D) None of Statement 1 & 2 is correct
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Q.4 03 marks medium Auditor's Report Requirements ⚡ Try this Q →
The auditor shall make a report to the members of the company on the accounts examined by him. Explain with reference to the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
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Q.4a 04 marks medium CARO 2020 ⚡ Try this Q →
Discuss the reporting requirements as per CARO 2020; regarding: (i) internal and stipulated statutory dues and (ii) internal audit system of the company
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Q.4b 04 marks medium Companies Act 2013 disclosures ⚡ Try this Q →
What are the applicants required to be made by the company as per Schedule II (Part I) to Companies Act, 2013?
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Q.5 05 marks medium Related Party Transactions ⚡ Try this Q →
Which statement best describes related party transactions are common: (i) Many related party transactions are the normal course of business. (ii) Related party transactions may not be conducted under normal market terms and conditions. (iii) In some circumstances, related party transactions may give rise to higher risks of material misstatement.
(A) only (i) is correct
(B) (i) & (ii) are correct
(C) (i), (ii) & (iii) are correct
(D) (i) and (ii) are correct
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Q.6 05 marks medium Audit Strategy and Planning ⚡ Try this Q →
The overall audit strategy and the audit plan remain the ___ responsibility
(A) auditor's
(B) management's
(C) audit committee's
(D) both management and those charged with governance
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Q.6a 04 marks medium RBI non-performing guidelines ⚡ Try this Q →
When are following considered as non performing as per the RBI guidelines? (i) Inventories (ii) Travel advances & stock
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Q.6b 04 marks medium Bank security creation modes ⚡ Try this Q →
Explain policy and set all the modes of creation of security with respect to advance created by a bank.
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Q.7 05 marks medium Auditor's Responsibilities Post-Report ⚡ Try this Q →
The auditor has no obligation to perform any audit procedures regarding the financial statements after finalizing the auditor's report; however, even after the date of the auditor's report, the auditor may become aware of facts that existed at the date of the auditor report. If the auditor has become aware of such facts, the auditor has a duty with regards to
(A) Discuss the matter with management and, where appropriate, those charged with governance
(B) Disclose this to NFRA
(C) Inquire how management intends to address the matter in the financial statements
(D) None of the above
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Q.7 01 marks easy Audit Documentation ⚡ Try this Q →
[term] refers to the record of audit procedures performed, relevant audit evidence obtained, and conclusions the auditor reached.
(A) Audit Techniques
(B) Audit Evidence
(C) Audit Documentation
(D) Audit Procedures note
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Q.8 05 marks medium Auditor Responsibilities and Standards ⚡ Try this Q →
Which of the following is incorrect:
(A) An auditor conducting an audit in accordance with SAs is responsible for obtaining absolute assurance that the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement
(B) An auditor conducting an audit in accordance with SAs is responsible for obtaining absolute assurance that the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement
(C) Auditors should maintain an attitude of professional skepticism at the assertion level
(D) None of the above
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Q.8 01 marks easy Fraud Reporting Requirements ⚡ Try this Q →
In case of Frauds involving amount less than INR 1 crore, the auditor should report to the -
(A) Central Government
(B) Reserve Bank of India
(C) Bank's Board/Audit Committee
(D) Comptroller & Audit General
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Q.9 01 marks easy Non-Performing Assets (NPA) ⚡ Try this Q →
Case: Mrs Reema has availed a Personal Loan for INR 5 lakhs and a Vehicle Loan for INR 2 lakhs. She is repaying INR 5 lakhs of the Active Loan but has not made any additional payment to the Personal Loan.
Mrs Reema has availed a Personal Loan for the Purpose of INR 5 lakhs and a Vehicle Loan to purchase a vehicle worth INR 2 lakhs. She is repaying INR 5 lakhs of the Active Loan but has not made any additional payment to the Personal Loan. In such case, which of the following deduction should be categorized as NPA?
(A) Active Loan
(B) Personal Loan
(C) Higher of the two
(D) Both the Active Loan & the Personal Loan
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Q.10 01 marks easy Accounting Records ⚡ Try this Q →
After all necessary expenditure has been incurred and the accounts are closed, the Appropriation Entry is passed in the -
(A) CRA
(B) President
(C) Public Accounts Committee
(D) Padangiri
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