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Question 124 - IIA-CIA-Part2 discussion

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The chief audit executive (CAE) for a manufacturing company included in this year s audit plan a review of the company's laboratory, using an experienced external service provider. The audit plan was approved by the audit committee without any changes At the time of engaging the external service provider, the CAE also secured the approval from the CEO. Who is responsible for ensuring that the conclusions reached for this exercise are adequately supported7

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Audit committee
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Audit committee
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CEO
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CEO
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CAE.
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CAE.
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External service provider
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External service provider
Suggested answer: C

Explanation:

The chief audit executive (CAE) is responsible for ensuring that the conclusions reached by the external service provider are adequately supported. While the audit committee approves the audit plan and the CEO may approve the engagement of external service providers, it is the CAE's responsibility to oversee the entire audit process, including the quality and substantiation of the conclusions and recommendations made by the external auditors.

Reference:

The IIA's International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards), specifically Standard 1312 - External Assessments.

The IIA's Practice Guide on Outsourcing and Cosourcing of Internal Audit Activities.

asked 18/09/2024
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