ASQ Exam CQA Topic 6 Question 95 Discussion

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Question #: 95
Topic #: 6

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The auditor has the most independence from the auditee in which of the following types of audits?

AFirst-party

BSupplier

CThird-party

DManagement

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Suggested Answer: C

by Thaddeus at Aug 24, 2024, 02:57 AM

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Hassie

3 months ago

I think management audits have the least independence as the auditor is hired by the auditee.

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Noah

3 months ago

I'm going with C) Third-party. Ain't no way the auditee is gonna influence that auditor, that's for sure!

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Stefanie

3 months ago

C) Third-party, no doubt. Unless the auditor is a secret agent in disguise, then all bets are off!

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Asha

3 months ago

C) Third-party

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Krystal

3 months ago

B) Supplier

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Rhea

3 months ago

A) First-party

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Ashley

3 months ago

I believe first-party audits also provide independence as the auditor is internal to the organization.

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Avery

4 months ago

I agree with Alesia, in third-party audits the auditor is not influenced by the auditee.

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Alesia

4 months ago

I think the auditor has the most independence in third-party audits.

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Cristy

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm gonna go with C) Third-party. Seems like the most impartial option to me.

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Ming

4 months ago

Definitely C) Third-party. Gotta keep those auditors at arm's length, am I right? No bias allowed!

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Desmond

3 months ago

Agreed, it's all about maintaining that independence and objectivity.

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Krystal

3 months ago

C) Third-party audits for sure. Can't have any conflicts of interest.

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Bulah

4 months ago

I think the answer is C) Third-party. That's when the auditor is completely independent and has no affiliation with the auditee.

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Lashandra

3 months ago

No, it's definitely C) Third-party. They are completely independent and have no affiliation with the auditee.

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Mitsue

3 months ago

I think it's D) Management. They are usually hired by the auditee and may not be completely independent.

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Michal

4 months ago

I agree, the answer is C) Third-party. They have the most independence from the auditee.

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