IIA Exam IIA-CRMA Topic 6 Question 85 Discussion

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Question #: 85
Topic #: 6

Which of the following responsibilities would fall under the role of the chief audit executive, rather than internal audit staff or the audit manager?

AManage and support a quality assurance and improvement program.

BMaintain industry-specific knowledge appropriate to the audit engagements

CSet clear performance standards for internal auditors and the internal audit activity.

DApply problem-solving techniques for routine situations.

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Suggested Answer: C

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Hubert

4 months ago

I believe applying problem-solving techniques for routine situations is more of a responsibility for internal audit staff or the audit manager.

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Reuben

4 months ago

Hah, I bet the chief audit executive also has to juggle chainsaws and walk on hot coals. Just another day in the life, right?

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Lenna

4 months ago

I'm going with B. The chief audit executive should have deep industry knowledge to guide the audit team effectively.

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Blythe

3 months ago

C) Set clear performance standards for internal auditors and the internal audit activity.

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Jade

3 months ago

B) Maintain industry-specific knowledge appropriate to the audit engagements

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Isabelle

3 months ago

A) Manage and support a quality assurance and improvement program.

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Delbert

4 months ago

Maintaining industry-specific knowledge could also be a responsibility for the chief audit executive, as they need to ensure audits are relevant.

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Allene

4 months ago

Definitely C. The chief audit executive needs to provide clear direction and objectives for the internal audit function.

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Michel

4 months ago

Managing and supporting a quality assurance program is also important for the chief audit executive's role.

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Michel

4 months ago

I agree, setting clear performance standards is a key responsibility for the chief audit executive.

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Dona

4 months ago

I agree with Rene, setting clear performance standards for internal auditors seems like a responsibility for the chief audit executive.

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Rene

5 months ago

I think managing and supporting a quality assurance program would fall under the chief audit executive.

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Ressie

5 months ago

I think it's C. The chief audit executive is responsible for setting the standards and expectations for the internal audit team.

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Pamela

4 months ago

C) Set clear performance standards for internal auditors and the internal audit activity.

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Levi

4 months ago

B) Maintain industry-specific knowledge appropriate to the audit engagements

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Huey

4 months ago

A) Manage and support a quality assurance and improvement program.

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