IIA Exam IIA-CIA-Part2 Topic 7 Question 81 Discussion

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Question #: 81
Topic #: 7

Upon concluding the engagement fieldwork an internal auditor discusses the audit findings with operational management There is a greater likelihood that the auditor will obtain a responsive action plan from management when both parties agree on which of the following attributes of the audit finding?

ACriteria

BCondition

CCause

DEffect

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Suggested Answer: D

by Mirta at Jul 05, 2024, 01:52 AM

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Marylin

6 months ago

I'm going with C) Cause. Identifying the root issue is like finding Waldo - once you spot it, the solution becomes much clearer.

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Oneida

6 months ago

Haha, this reminds me of that time the auditor and management argued for hours about whose coffee mug was left in the break room. Focus on the cause, folks!

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Keneth

5 months ago

Management: Agreed, once we identify the root cause, we can develop a solid action plan.

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Jacquelyne

5 months ago

D) Effect

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Barrett

5 months ago

Auditor: Yes, understanding the cause is crucial for addressing it effectively.

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Colene

5 months ago

C) Cause

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Nieves

5 months ago

B) Condition

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Floyd

5 months ago

Management: Let's focus on the cause of the issue.

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Annelle

6 months ago

A) Criteria

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Chaya

6 months ago

This is a tricky one, but I'd say A) Criteria. Without a shared understanding of the standards, how can we ensure the right fixes are implemented?

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Fernanda

5 months ago

Management will likely be more responsive if we can all agree on the criteria for the audit findings.

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Hollis

5 months ago

I agree, without a clear criteria, it's hard to know what needs to be fixed.

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Gladys

5 months ago

A) Criteria is definitely important for aligning on the standards.

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Alaine

5 months ago

Criteria is key for setting the foundation for the action plan.

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Wade

6 months ago

Definitely, without clear criteria, it's hard to determine the necessary actions.

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Shalon

6 months ago

I agree, A) Criteria is essential for aligning on what needs to be addressed.

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Bambi

6 months ago

Yes, understanding the condition will help us identify the cause and come up with an effective action plan.

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Georgene

6 months ago

I believe the condition is also important to consider in order to address the audit findings.

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Natalie

6 months ago

B) Condition is the way to go. If we can't agree on the current state, how can we improve it?

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Milly

6 months ago

B) Condition

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Gerald

6 months ago

A) Criteria

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Merrilee

7 months ago

I agree, if we don't agree on the criteria, it will be hard to come up with a plan.

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Nu

7 months ago

D) Effect is the key. Once you understand the impact of the finding, you can better prioritize the corrective actions.

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Lavina

7 months ago

I think the correct answer is C) Cause. If the auditor and management agree on the root cause of the issue, they can develop a more effective action plan to address it.

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