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An organization's finance manager plans to implement a state-of-the-art management system to better manage the organization's receivables. The finance manager consulted the chief audit executive (CAE) and asked for her assistance in determining whether the organization is able to accommodate this system. How would the CAE proceed to determine the objectives of this engagement

A.
Ask the CEO to determine the scope and objectives of the engagement
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Ask the CEO to determine the scope and objectives of the engagement
B.
Request that the board disclose its concerns over governance for inclusion in the engagement
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Request that the board disclose its concerns over governance for inclusion in the engagement
C.
Discuss the concerns with the finance manager and work together to agree on the engagement objectives
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C.
Discuss the concerns with the finance manager and work together to agree on the engagement objectives
D.
Review previous audit reports from the area and develop engagement objectives to address the area's key risks and controls
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D.
Review previous audit reports from the area and develop engagement objectives to address the area's key risks and controls
Suggested answer: C

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The CAE should discuss the concerns with the finance manager and work together to agree on the engagement objectives. This collaborative approach ensures that the engagement objectives are aligned with the finance manager's needs and expectations, and it allows the CAE to provide relevant and tailored assistance regarding the new management system for managing receivables.

IIA Standards: 2010 - Planning

IIA Practice Guide: Consulting Services

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