Exam CISA topic 1 question 572 discussion

I believe he cannot audit as he has previously supervised or been involved in managing the project manager (the project), there is a risk that his findings could be biased, whether consciously or unconsciously. The auditor might be inclined to downplay issues or avoid highlighting problems to avoid any negative reflections on their past decisions.

The outsourcing the audit to independent and qualified resources is the BEST course of action to ensure an impartial and thorough assessment of the payroll application implementation. It upholds the principles of independence, objectivity, and professional skepticism, which are essential in auditing processes.

D is the best answer. If I go with C, extra expense will be there.

I chose B

I guess C

The best course of action in this scenario is D. Manage the audit since there is no one else with the appropriate experience. The reason behind this is that the audit manager has the necessary experience in IT project management, which is crucial for understanding and assessing the implementation of the payroll application upgrade. This experience will enable the audit manager to effectively evaluate the project management processes, identify risks, and assess the project's progress and status.

answer is C

should be C