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IIA-CIA-Part2 Exam - Topic 9 Question 92 Discussion

Actual exam question for IIA's IIA-CIA-Part2 exam
Question #: 92
Topic #: 9
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During audit engagement planning, an internal auditor is determining the best approach for leveraging computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATs). Which of the following approaches maximizes the use of CAATs and why?

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by Audra at Oct 19, 2024, 07:44 AM

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Ruthann
5 months ago
I’m not sure about D being the best. What if the original process had errors?
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Allene
5 months ago
CAATs are essential for modern audits, especially with complex systems.
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Tawanna
5 months ago
Wait, isn’t tracing also important? I feel like it gets overlooked.
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Hector
6 months ago
Totally agree with D! It’s all about verifying those calculations.
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Sharee
6 months ago
I think D is the best choice. Reperformance really checks the system's accuracy.
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Marguerita
6 months ago
I think the IIA standards emphasized the importance of verifying calculations, so I lean towards D for that reason.
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Veda
6 months ago
I feel like testing data could be important, but I can't recall if it maximizes CAATs usage as effectively as reperformance does.
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Desiree
6 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think tracing might be useful too since it helps verify record counts.
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Lucy
7 months ago
I remember we discussed how reperformance directly tests the system's calculations, which seems crucial for ensuring accuracy.
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Rochell
7 months ago
The key is to focus on the question of which approach "maximizes the use of CAATs." Reperformance seems to fit that criteria best by directly testing the system's processing.
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Ahmed
7 months ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. Reperformance is definitely the way to go - it's the most comprehensive CAAT approach for validating the application's functionality.
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Haydee
7 months ago
Reperformance seems like the best approach here. By independently verifying the system's calculations, we can really test the integrity of the application and ensure it's processing transactions correctly.
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Vernell
7 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on the differences between the CAAT approaches. I'll need to review my notes to make sure I understand the pros and cons of each one.
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Socorro
7 months ago
This looks like a tricky question. I'll need to think carefully about the different CAAT approaches and which one would maximize their use.
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Aleisha
1 year ago
Yep, reperformance is the way to go. I mean, who wants to rely on a system that can't even do basic arithmetic properly? Gotta keep those spreadsheets in check!
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Kenny
1 year ago
Rene: Testing data is also essential to make sure the application processes transactions correctly.
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Vinnie
1 year ago
User 3: Tracing might be quick, but reperformance is more reliable in verifying accuracy.
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Rene
1 year ago
User 2: Definitely, it's important to double-check the system's calculations.
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Cherry
1 year ago
User 1: I agree, reperformance is crucial to ensure accuracy in calculations.
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Catrice
1 year ago
I agree with Gene. Reperformance is recommended by IIA Standard 1220 for verifying the integrity of system calculations.
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Gene
1 year ago
I think the best approach is reperformance because it directly tests the functionality and reliability of the system.
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Ceola
2 years ago
I agree, reperformance is the way to go. It's like double-checking the math homework - you want to make sure the numbers add up, right?
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Kenneth
1 year ago
D) Reperformance, because it enables the auditor to verify that the application performed the calculation correctly.
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Kristel
1 year ago
C) Testing data, because it would enable the auditor to ensure that the application processes the transaction as described by management.
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Julian
1 year ago
B) Inspection, because it would enable the auditor to verify how management enters the data into the application for processing.
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Eun
1 year ago
A) Tracing, because it would enable the auditor to verify quickly that the record counts were properly included in the compilation.
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Paola
2 years ago
Reperformance seems like the best approach here. It allows the auditor to directly verify the accuracy of the system's calculations, which is crucial for ensuring the integrity of the data.
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Buddy
1 year ago
D) Reperformance, because it enables the auditor to verify that the application performed the calculation correctly.
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Eugene
1 year ago
C) Testing data, because it would enable the auditor to ensure that the application processes the transaction as described by management.
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Gladys
1 year ago
B) Inspection, because it would enable the auditor to verify how management enters the data into the application for processing.
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Dante
1 year ago
A) Tracing, because it would enable the auditor to verify quickly that the record counts were properly included in the compilation.
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