IIA-ACCA Exam - Topic 1 Question 91 Discussion

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Question #: 91
Topic #: 1

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?

AConduct a joint brainstorming session with management.

BAsk the chief audit executive to mediate.

CDisclose the client's differing opinion in the final report.

DEscalate the issue to senior management for a decision.

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Sabrina

4 months ago

Joint brainstorming sounds good, but will they actually listen?

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Felicitas

5 months ago

Wait, why would we escalate to senior management? That could complicate things.

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Renea

5 months ago

Disclosing differing opinions in the report seems risky to me.

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Quiana

5 months ago

Definitely agree, mediation can clear up misunderstandings.

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Brittani

5 months ago

I think asking the chief audit executive to mediate is a solid move.

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Milly

6 months ago

Disclosing the differing opinion in the final report seems risky, but it might be necessary to maintain transparency. I’m torn on whether that’s the right move.

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Emmanuel

6 months ago

I feel like escalating to senior management might just complicate things further. I recall a practice question where that didn’t end well.

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Gail

6 months ago

I think conducting a joint brainstorming session could help both sides understand each other better, but I’m not confident if that would actually resolve the deadlock.

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Leigha

6 months ago

I remember we discussed mediation techniques in class, so option B seems like it could be effective, but I'm not entirely sure if it’s the best first step.

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Omega

6 months ago

Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. Disclosing the differing opinion in the final report seems like the most transparent approach to me.

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Salome

6 months ago

Ooh, this is a tough one. I like the idea of getting the chief audit executive involved to mediate - they might be able to bring a fresh perspective.

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Reynalda

6 months ago

Ah, this is a classic conflict between the auditor and client. I'd probably go with escalating to senior management - they need to make the final call on this.

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Justine

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I think I'd lean towards trying a joint brainstorming session first to see if we can find a collaborative solution.

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Eladia

6 months ago

This seems like a tricky situation. I'd want to carefully consider the pros and cons of each approach before deciding.

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Shawna

11 months ago

Option A all the way! A little bit of teamwork and creative thinking is all these guys need. Although, I hear the chief audit executive has a mean game of Pictionary, so option B might be worth a shot too.

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Vallie

11 months ago

Disclosing the client's differing opinion in the final report? That's like throwing gasoline on a fire. Talk about creating more problems than you solve!

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Deja

10 months ago

D) Escalate the issue to senior management for a decision.

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Antione

10 months ago

B) Ask the chief audit executive to mediate.

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Novella

10 months ago

A) Conduct a joint brainstorming session with management.

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Rolf

11 months ago

Asking the chief audit executive to mediate is a smart move. They'll be able to bring an unbiased perspective to the table and help find a solution.

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Sharen

9 months ago

I agree. Their unbiased perspective could really help in this situation.

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Jolanda

9 months ago

That sounds like a good idea. They can help us reach a resolution.

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Wade

9 months ago

Let's ask the chief audit executive to mediate.

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Lorrie

11 months ago

I'd go with option D and escalate this to senior management. They'll be able to make the final call and put this issue to rest.

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Wei

11 months ago

Let's go ahead and escalate the issue then.

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Elke

11 months ago

I agree, they can help us resolve this deadlock.

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Dorothea

11 months ago

I think we should escalate this to senior management for a decision.

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Narcisa

12 months ago

A joint brainstorming session seems like a great way to get everyone on the same page. A little open communication can go a long way in resolving these types of disputes.

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