Which of the following is the most important concept to be included in a consulting engagement agreement?
An organization is considering the outsourcing of its business processes related to payroll and information technology functions. Which of the following is the most significant area of concern for management regarding this proposed agreement?
During an assurance engagement, an internal auditor discovered that a sales manager approved numerous sales contracts for values exceeding his authorization limit. The auditor reported the finding to the audit supervisor, noting that the sales manager had additional new contracts under negotiation. According to IIA guidance, which of the following would be the most appropriate next step?
For which of the following fraud engagement activities would it be most appropriate to involve a forensic auditor?
According to IIA guidance, which of the following statements best justifies a chief audit executive's request for external consultants to complement internal audit activity (IAA) resources?
The external auditor has identified a number of production process control deficiencies involving several departments. As a result, senior management has asked the internal audit activity to complete internal control training for all related staff. According to IIA guidance, which of the following would be the most appropriate course of action for the chief audit executive to follow?
Which of the followings statements describes a best practice regarding assurance engagement communication activities?
Which of the following is an effective approach for internal auditors to take to improve collaboration with audit clients during an engagement?
1. Obtain control concerns from the client before the audit begins so the internal auditor can tailor the scope accordingly.
2. Discuss the engagement plan with the client so the client can understand the reasoning behind the approach.
3. Review test criteria and procedures where the client expresses concerns about the type of tests to be conducted.
4. Provide all observations at the end of the audit to ensure the client is in agreement with the facts before publishing the report.
Which of the following is the primary purpose of financial statement audit engagements?
Which of the following is an appropriate responsibility for the internal audit activity with regard to the organization's risk management program?