What is the primary purpose of a 'Walkthrough' in an IT audit?

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To test the operating effectiveness of controls over a period of time.

To confirm the auditor's understanding of the process and design of controls.

To detect fraud.

To gather statistical evidence for an opinion.

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Identify the stage of the audit: Understanding/Design vs. Testing Effectiveness.

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B.To confirm the auditor's understanding of the process and design of controls.✓ Correct

To confirm the auditor's understanding of the process and design of controls.

Walkthroughs are performed during the planning/risk assessment phase to verify that the process documentation matches reality and that controls are designed correctly.

Common mistakes

Thinking a walkthrough tests effectiveness (it's usually just one transaction).

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