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Exam IIA-CIA-Part1 topic 3 question 13 discussion

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Question #: 13
Topic #: 3
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A company's chief audit executive determines that the internal audit staff does not have the requisite skills to conduct an audit of the financial derivatives area.
Which of the following actions would be the least acceptable?

  • A. Notify the audit committee of the problem and consult with them regarding outsourcing the audit engagement to a qualified external auditing firm.
  • B. Determine the requisite knowledge needed and obtain the proper training for auditors if such training is available within the appropriate time framework outlined by the audit committee.
  • C. Notify the audit committee of the problem and assign the most competent auditors to perform the audit engagement.
  • D. Employ the skills of a financial derivatives expert to consult on the project, and supplement the consulting with a local seminar on financial derivatives.
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

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LauraDixie
2 months, 3 weeks ago
They are asking for the LEAST acceptable. The IIA should not continue with the engagement without having all the skills or knowledge. All of the other options are acceptable
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LauraDixie
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Even if they assign the MOST COMPETENT auditor, this does not mean that that auditor has all the skills and knowledge required
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TheMK90
6 months, 1 week ago
Why not D?
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Money89
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Why is the answer C?
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