IIA IIA-CIA-Part2 Practice Test - Questions Answers, Page 49

During a previous audit engagement, an internal auditor recommended that management implement a whistleblowing process. During follow-up, the auditor discovered that the process has been outsourced. Which of the following is the most appropriate response for the internal auditor?

An internal auditor selects a sample of paid invoices and matches them to receiving reports. What is the most likely purpose for this procedure?

Which of the following engagements is likely to be most appropriate for an organization that is planning an acquisition?

While reviewing warehouse inventory records, an internal auditor noticed that the warehouse has a surprisingly high number of products in storage. Over the past three years, the auditor had visited this particular warehouse numerous times for previous engagements and remembered that the warehouse was rather small. The auditor then decided to compare the square footage of the warehouse to the recorded number of products in storage. The auditor's action is an example of which of the following?

While reviewing the organization's financial year-end processes, an internal auditor discovered an erroneous journal entry. If the error is not addressed, it will result in a material misstatement of the financial records. The internal auditor needs an additional four weeks to complete the audit engagement. How should the auditor communicate this finding?

The internal audit activity of an insurance company is reviewing six of the company's 11 branches. During the review of the fourth branch that was selected, the internal audit team discovered control breaches that could result in regulatory sanctions if not addressed. How should the internal audit team proceed?

An internal auditor at a bank informed the branch manager of a malfunctioning lock on one of the vaults. The risk associated with this issue was deemed significant by the chief audit executive (CAE), and immediate remediation was recommended. However, during a follow-up engagement, the branch manager told the CAE that the risk was actually not significant, hence no action was taken. What is the most appropriate next step for the CAE?

Which of the following statements is true regarding internal controls?

Which of the following is an example of a compliance assurance engagement?