A multinational organization has asked the internal audit activity to assist in setting up the organization's risk management system. The chief audit executive (CAE) agrees to take on the engagement as a consultant. Which of the following tasks is appropriate for the CAE to undertake?
Correct Answer:
D
Reviewing prior audit reports and supporting workpapers before an engagement starts enables an internal auditor to do which of the following?
* 1. To understand better the activity and processes that will be audited.
* 2. To identify the audit procedures that will be used during the engagement.
* 3. To ensure that matters of greatest vulnerability will be addressed.
* 4. To use the information obtained as evidence in the current engagement.
Correct Answer:
B
Which of the following statements is true regarding assurance services provided to clients outside of the organization?
Correct Answer:
C
According to the COSO internal control framework, which of the following best describes the use of continuous auditing programs by the internal audit activity?
Correct Answer:
D
According to IIA guidance, which of the following must internal auditors consider to conform with the requirements for due professional care during a consulting engagement?
* 1. The cost of the engagement, as it pertains to audit time and expenses in relation to the potential benefits.
* 2. The needs and expectation of clients, including the nature, timing, and communication of engagement results.
* 3. The application of technology-based audit and other data analysis techniques, where appropriate.
* 4. The relative complexity and extent of work needed to achieve the engagement's objectives.
Correct Answer:
B