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Question 589 - IIA-CIA-Part1 discussion

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An internal auditor in a newly established internal audit activity identifies many control weaknesses and raises a number of high-priority recommendations in her first few audit engagements. The internal auditor is concerned that there seems to be a poor understanding by management of risk and control. Which of the following is the most likely reason for this?

A.

Poor performance by individual operational managers in the areas audited.

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A.

Poor performance by individual operational managers in the areas audited.

B.

Unrealistic expectations by the internal audit activity on the quality of risk management and control.

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B.

Unrealistic expectations by the internal audit activity on the quality of risk management and control.

C.

A lack of an effective organizational framework for risk management and control.

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C.

A lack of an effective organizational framework for risk management and control.

D.

A failure by the internal audit activity to identify and manage the organization's risks.

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D.

A failure by the internal audit activity to identify and manage the organization's risks.

Suggested answer: C

Explanation:

The identification of multiple control weaknesses and high-priority recommendations often indicates a systemic issue with the organizational framework for risk management. A strong organizational framework provides guidance on risk management and controls, aligning with IIA guidelines on the importance of an integrated approach to risk management.

asked 03/11/2024
Mohamed Ramez Hamad
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