IIA Exam IIA-CRMA Topic 6 Question 84 Discussion

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Question #: 84
Topic #: 6

As a matter of policy, the chief audit executive routinely rotates internal audit staff assignments and periodically interviews the staff to discuss the potential for conflicts of interest. These actions help fulfill which of the following internal audit mandates?

AOrganizational independence.

BProfessional objectivity.

CDue professional care.

DIndividual proficiency.

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Suggested Answer: B

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Lorean

2 months ago

I see your point, Elenore. Both A) and B) seem like valid options for fulfilling internal audit mandates.

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Elenore

2 months ago

I believe it could also be B) Professional objectivity, as discussing conflicts of interest ensures objectivity.

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Page

2 months ago

I agree with Francesco, rotating staff assignments helps maintain independence.

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Francesco

2 months ago

I think the answer is A) Organizational independence.

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Deeann

2 months ago

I see your point, Noelia. Both A) and B) seem like valid options for fulfilling internal audit mandates.

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Noelia

3 months ago

I believe it could also be B) Professional objectivity, as it ensures unbiased audits.

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Lavelle

3 months ago

Come on, it's gotta be D! Rotating assignments and discussing conflicts of interest are all about making sure the internal audit staff are individually proficient, right?

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Delbert

2 months ago

D) Individual proficiency.

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Buck

2 months ago

C) Due professional care.

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Anisha

2 months ago

B) Professional objectivity.

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Latonia

2 months ago

A) Organizational independence.

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Alisha

3 months ago

Haha, I bet the chief audit executive just likes to keep everyone on their toes! But in all seriousness, I think the answer is A - these actions help ensure the organizational independence of the internal audit function.

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Mari

3 months ago

I agree with Laurel, rotating staff assignments helps maintain independence.

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Emogene

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm not so sure. Maybe it's C - these actions demonstrate the due professional care that internal auditors should exercise.

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Annelle

2 months ago

I agree with you, but I still think it's B - professional objectivity is also a key mandate for internal auditors.

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Chandra

2 months ago

I think it's A - organizational independence is crucial for internal auditors to maintain.

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Maynard

3 months ago

I think the answer is B. Rotating staff assignments and interviewing them about conflicts of interest helps maintain professional objectivity, which is essential for internal auditors.

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Ricki

2 months ago

Yes, it's important for internal audit staff to remain unbiased and objective in order to provide accurate and reliable assessments of the organization's operations.

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Cory

2 months ago

I agree, professional objectivity is crucial for internal auditors to maintain credibility and impartiality in their work.

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Jerilyn

3 months ago

I think the answer is B. Rotating staff assignments and interviewing them about conflicts of interest helps maintain professional objectivity, which is essential for internal auditors.

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Laurel

3 months ago

I think the answer is A) Organizational independence.

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