Accounting Multiple Choice Question – 14 September 2025

Audit risk can be split into three components: inherent risk, control risk, and detection risk.

For each of the following examples, select the type of risk illustrated.

• The organisation has a high turnover of staff in the accounts department..…..?

Select ONE answer:

1. Inherent
2. Control
3. Detection
4. No Risk

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

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This multiple-choice question is suitable for Accounting KS5 classes.

The answer is 2

1. Not correct
2. Correct => High staff turnover increases the risk that the internal controls in place will not be effective.
3. Not correct
4. Not correct

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