The 'Retention Period' for audit working papers is generally: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Retention Period' for audit working papers is generally:
A. No requirement
B. 7 years (or as per SQC 1)
C. 1 year
D. 10 years
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
As per ICAI's Standard on Quality Control, retention period is at least 7 years.

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A key challenge of Human Resource Accounting is:
A. It reduces taxable income
B. Lack of standardized models to objectively value human capital
C. Excessive software cost
D. It is banned by Ind AS

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Valuing human beings as assets involves subjective assumptions about tenure, capability, and future value, lacking a universally accepted model.

Question #2
The 'Peer Review' of audit firms is conducted by:
A. ICAI's Peer Review Board
B. SEBI
C. NFRA
D. MCA

Correct Answer: Option A


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ICAI has a Peer Review Board to ensure quality of audit services.

Question #3
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B. Title
C. Possession
D. Transfer of risks and rewards of ownership

Correct Answer: Option D


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Derecognition occurs when risks and rewards are substantially transferred.