During an audit of the accounts receivable (AR) process, an internal auditor noted that reconciliations are still not performed regularly by the AR staff, a recommendation that was made following a previous audit. Monitoring by the financial reporting function has failed to detect the shortcoming. Both the financial reporting function and AR report to the controller, who is responsible for implementing action plans. Which of the following supports the internal auditor's decision to combine both observations into one reported finding?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of selecting a commercial software package rather than developing an application internally?
A multinational organization has multiple divisions that sell their products internally to other divisions. When selling internally, which of the following transfer prices would lead to the best decisions for the organization?
Which of the following types of data analytics would be used by a hospital to determine which patients are likely to require readmittance for additional treatment?
Which of the following application controls checks the integrity of data entered into a business application?
Which of the following factors is most likely to lead to a lack of cohesiveness in a project team?
The chief audit executive (CAE) of a small internal audit activity (IAA) performs all high-risk engagements on the annual audit plan to make use of his knowledge and experience and to maximize the efficient use of audit resources. Which of the following statements is most relevant regarding this practice?
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?
An internal auditor is conducting a financial audit. Which of the following audit procedures is most appropriate when existing internal controls are weak?
Which of the following characteristics is most important specifically for a global manager to possess in order to be successful?