Question 131

An internal auditor and engagement client are deadlocked over the auditor's differing opinion with management on the adequacy of access controls for a major system. Which of the following strategies would be the most helpful in resolving this dispute?
  • Question 132

    An organization has a large number of vendors supplying goods to its various branches across the region. The code of conduct statements signed by the employees specify that the employees or their families will not sell goods to the organization. However, during the internal audit of a branch, the internal auditor suspected that some of the employees may be supplying goods to the organization contrary to the code of conduct. The chief audit executive has requested that a thorough review be completed to identify the potential employee vendors.
    Of the following tests, it would be least useful to compare [List A] with [List B].
    [List A]
    [List B]
  • Question 133

    The chief executive officer has requested that the chief audit executive (CAE) coordinate the establishment of an enterprise risk management (ERM) program for the organization. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action for the CAE?
  • Question 134

    The most effective way for internal auditors to enhance the reliability of computerized financial and operating information is by:
  • Question 135

    An auditor used a questionnaire during an interview to gather information about the nature
    of credit sales processing. The questionnaire did not cover some pertinent information offered by the person being interviewed, and the auditor did not document the potential problems for further investigation.
    The primary deficiency with the above process is that: