IIA Exam IIA-ACCA Topic 1 Question 91 Discussion

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Question #: 91
Topic #: 1

An internal auditor and engagement client are deadlocked over the auditor's differing opinion with management on the adequacy of access controls for a major system. Which of the following strategies would be the most helpful in resolving this dispute?

AConduct a joint brainstorming session with management.

BAsk the chief audit executive to mediate.

CDisclose the client's differing opinion in the final report.

DEscalate the issue to senior management for a decision.

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Shawna

2 months ago

Option A all the way! A little bit of teamwork and creative thinking is all these guys need. Although, I hear the chief audit executive has a mean game of Pictionary, so option B might be worth a shot too.

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Vallie

2 months ago

Disclosing the client's differing opinion in the final report? That's like throwing gasoline on a fire. Talk about creating more problems than you solve!

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Deja

25 days ago

D) Escalate the issue to senior management for a decision.

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Antione

30 days ago

B) Ask the chief audit executive to mediate.

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Novella

1 months ago

A) Conduct a joint brainstorming session with management.

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Rolf

2 months ago

Asking the chief audit executive to mediate is a smart move. They'll be able to bring an unbiased perspective to the table and help find a solution.

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Sharen

19 days ago

I agree. Their unbiased perspective could really help in this situation.

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Jolanda

20 days ago

That sounds like a good idea. They can help us reach a resolution.

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Wade

21 days ago

Let's ask the chief audit executive to mediate.

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Lorrie

2 months ago

I'd go with option D and escalate this to senior management. They'll be able to make the final call and put this issue to rest.

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Wei

2 months ago

Let's go ahead and escalate the issue then.

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Elke

2 months ago

I agree, they can help us resolve this deadlock.

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Dorothea

2 months ago

I think we should escalate this to senior management for a decision.

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Narcisa

3 months ago

A joint brainstorming session seems like a great way to get everyone on the same page. A little open communication can go a long way in resolving these types of disputes.

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