Online Advanced-CAMS-Audit Questions Video

Steps to Assess the External Review Report:

Validate the scope, methodology, and findings of the external review to determine its adequacy and reliability.

Identify any gaps or areas that require additional scrutiny by internal audit.

Rationale for Review Instead of Reliance:

Relying solely on external reviews without validation risks overlooking key compliance deficiencies. Internal audit must establish an independent assessment to corroborate findings​​.

CAMS-Audit Recommendations:

CAMS-Audit stresses the importance of critical evaluation of third-party reports and ensuring internal audit findings align with organizational compliance priorities​​

Capabilities of CAAT:

CAAT provides comprehensive data access, allowing auditors to review all customer data over extended periods, unlike traditional methods that rely on sampling​​.

Irrelevant Options:

A:Limited samples are more typical of traditional methods.

B:Data incorporated in the warehouse should not be changeable as it would undermine audit integrity.

D:CAAT can be customized for specific audit needs.

Testing Operating Effectiveness:

Operating effectiveness testing evaluates whether controls and systems are functioning as intended on a daily basis, including the accuracy and reliability of automated validation processes.

Relevance to Data Validation:

The auditor’s role in this scenario ensures that the data flowing into the monitoring software is accurate and aligned with operational requirements, reflecting day-to-day effectiveness.

CAMS-Audit Emphasis:

The emphasis on ongoing operational validation is consistent with Advanced CAMS-Audit practices, which stress continuous monitoring of AML system effectiveness​​.

C:The purpose and intended nature of the business relationship are fundamental elements of customer due diligence (CDD) and should be reviewed in the risk assessment process to understand the rationale behind the customer's activities and their alignment with expected patterns​​.

D:Identifying and verifying the ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs) is a core principle of the KYC process to ensure transparency and mitigate risks related to hidden ownership or illicit activities​​.