IIA Exam IIA-CRMA Topic 1 Question 80 Discussion

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Question #: 80
Topic #: 1

Which of the following would be the most important consideration by the internal audit activity when selecting employees to perform an internal quality assessment?

ATheir understanding of auditing standards.

BPrevious experience working with the internal audit activity.

CTheir reporting line within the organization.

DThe nature of their regular duties and responsibilities.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Jaclyn at Jun 23, 2024, 10:46 AM

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Tracey

2 months ago

I bet the correct answer is 'All of the above'. Internal auditors are superheroes, they can do it all!

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Melissa

2 months ago

Option C? Really? Who cares about their reporting line, as long as they can do the job properly!

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Gussie

24 days ago

I agree, as long as they can do the job properly, their reporting line shouldn't matter.

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Diego

25 days ago

D) The nature of their regular duties and responsibilities.

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Benton

1 months ago

B) Previous experience working with the internal audit activity.

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Beatriz

2 months ago

A) Their understanding of auditing standards.

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Eun

2 months ago

I'm torn between A and D, but I think A wins. You can't assess the quality of audits without solid auditing knowledge.

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Isreal

22 days ago

C) Their reporting line within the organization.

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Selma

23 days ago

B) Previous experience working with the internal audit activity.

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Chaya

2 months ago

A) Their understanding of auditing standards.

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Ronald

3 months ago

B seems like the best option to me. Previous experience with the internal audit team is invaluable for this kind of review.

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Anastacia

1 months ago

Yes, that's true. It's important to have a balance of both experience and knowledge of standards.

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Ernest

1 months ago

But don't you think understanding auditing standards is also crucial for a quality assessment?

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Louisa

2 months ago

I agree, previous experience can provide valuable insights into the internal audit activity.

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Romana

3 months ago

I'd go with D. The nature of their regular duties will determine how well they can objectively assess the internal audit activity.

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Elza

2 months ago

D) The nature of their regular duties and responsibilities.

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Shawna

2 months ago

C) Their reporting line within the organization.

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Paz

3 months ago

B) Previous experience working with the internal audit activity.

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Lavina

3 months ago

A) Their understanding of auditing standards.

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Jodi

3 months ago

Definitely option A. Understanding the auditing standards is crucial for this task. The rest are just nice-to-haves.

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Art

2 months ago

B) Previous experience working with the internal audit activity.

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Ozell

3 months ago

Yes, I agree. That's the most important consideration.

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Jennifer

3 months ago

A) Their understanding of auditing standards.

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Genevieve

3 months ago

I believe previous experience working with the internal audit activity would also be important. It can provide valuable insights and help improve the assessment process.

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Stevie

3 months ago

I agree with Sherman. It's crucial for the employees to have a good grasp of auditing standards to perform an internal quality assessment effectively.

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Sherman

4 months ago

I think the most important consideration would be their understanding of auditing standards.

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