IIA Exam IIA-CIA-Part1 Topic 7 Question 58 Discussion

Actual exam question for IIA's IIA-CIA-Part1 exam

Question #: 58
Topic #: 7

Which of the following statements demonstrates that internal auditors are in conformance with the standard of due professional care?

AInternal auditors have shown they have the freedom to carry out their responsibilities.

BInternal auditors have demonstrated the skills needed to carry out the audit engagement.

CInternal auditors have strictly followed a formal audit process in conducting their work.

DInternal auditors have demonstrated an unbiased mental attitude.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Merlyn at Aug 22, 2024, 10:43 AM

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Reuben

7 months ago

Ha! I bet some of these internal auditors wish they could just 'strictly follow a formal audit process' and not have to use their brains. Option C is too robotic for me.

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Delila

6 months ago

D) Internal auditors have demonstrated an unbiased mental attitude.

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Nickie

6 months ago

B) Internal auditors have demonstrated the skills needed to carry out the audit engagement.

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Marlon

6 months ago

A) Internal auditors have shown they have the freedom to carry out their responsibilities.

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Novella

7 months ago

I think C is the correct answer.

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Timothy

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. Option D about an unbiased mental attitude also sounds important for internal auditors to maintain objectivity.

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Vincent

5 months ago

Farrah: That's important too, but objectivity is essential for credibility.

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Patria

5 months ago

But what about the skills needed to carry out the audit engagement?

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Farrah

5 months ago

I agree, maintaining an unbiased mental attitude is key.

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Serina

5 months ago

I think option D is crucial for internal auditors.

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Edward

7 months ago

I'm leaning towards A.

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Kirk

7 months ago

I disagree, I believe it's D.

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Casie

7 months ago

I agree with Howard. Demonstrating the right skills and capabilities is crucial for internal auditors to fulfill their duties with due professional care.

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Joanna

6 months ago

User 2

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Brandon

7 months ago

User 1

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Howard

7 months ago

Option B seems like the best choice here. Internal auditors need to have the necessary skills and expertise to properly carry out their audit responsibilities.

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Leila

6 months ago

B) Internal auditors have demonstrated the skills needed to carry out the audit engagement.

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Arminda

6 months ago

A) Internal auditors have shown they have the freedom to carry out their responsibilities.

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Elvera

7 months ago

I think the answer is B.

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