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IIA-ACCA Exam - Topic 1 Question 91 Discussion

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?
A) Conduct a joint brainstorming session with management.
B) Ask the chief audit executive to mediate.
C) Disclose the client's differing opinion in the final report.
D) Escalate the issue to senior management for a decision.

IIA-ACCA Exam - Topic 1 Question 91 Discussion

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Question #: 91
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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?

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Sabrina
7 months ago
Joint brainstorming sounds good, but will they actually listen?
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Felicitas
8 months ago
Wait, why would we escalate to senior management? That could complicate things.
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Renea
8 months ago
Disclosing differing opinions in the report seems risky to me.
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Quiana
8 months ago
Definitely agree, mediation can clear up misunderstandings.
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Brittani
8 months ago
I think asking the chief audit executive to mediate is a solid move.
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Milly
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
D) Escalate the issue to senior management for a decision.
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Antione
1 year ago
B) Ask the chief audit executive to mediate.
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Novella
1 year ago
A) Conduct a joint brainstorming session with management.
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Rolf
1 year 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
1 year ago
I agree. Their unbiased perspective could really help in this situation.
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Jolanda
1 year ago
That sounds like a good idea. They can help us reach a resolution.
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Wade
1 year ago
Let's ask the chief audit executive to mediate.
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Lorrie
1 year 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
1 year ago
Let's go ahead and escalate the issue then.
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Elke
1 year ago
I agree, they can help us resolve this deadlock.
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Dorothea
1 year ago
I think we should escalate this to senior management for a decision.
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Narcisa
1 year 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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Adolph
1 year ago
D) Escalate the issue to senior management for a decision.
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Graham
1 year ago
A joint brainstorming session could help us find a middle ground.
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Alba
1 year ago
B) Ask the chief audit executive to mediate.
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Floyd
1 year ago
A) Conduct a joint brainstorming session with management.
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Latanya
1 year ago
But wouldn't it be better to first conduct a joint brainstorming session with management to try and find a solution together?
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Lorrine
1 year ago
I agree, that seems like the best way to resolve the dispute.
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Lazaro
1 year ago
I think we should escalate the issue to senior management for a decision.
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