Discuss IMANET CMA Exam Topic 1 Question 13

Post-investment audits?

AComplete a stage in the capital budgeting process.

BSieve as a control mechanism.

CAllow the outcome of a project to be evaluated as soon as possible

DDeter managers from proposing profitable investments

Suggested Answer: B

Post-investment audits should be conducted to serve as a control mechanism and to deter managers from proposing unprofitable investments. Actual-to-expected cash flow comparisons should be made, and unfavorable variances should be explained. Individuals who supplied unrealistic estimates should have to explain Differences.

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12 comments · newest first

Laila 11 months ago

I thought they were more about future planning than just evaluation.

Mirta 12 months ago

They definitely complete the budgeting process, no doubt!

Ronnie 12 months ago

Wait, do they really deter managers? That sounds off.

Sylvia 12 months ago

Totally agree, it's crucial for accountability!

Stefany 1 year ago

They help assess if the investment met its goals.

Corinne 1 year ago

I definitely remember that post-investment audits help in decision-making, but I'm not convinced that they deter managers from proposing investments. That seems off.

Corrie 1 year ago

I feel like option C makes sense because it talks about evaluating outcomes quickly, but I can't recall if that's the main purpose of these audits.

Merlyn 1 year ago

I think post-investment audits are meant to evaluate the success of a project, but I'm not sure which option fits best.

Laquita 1 year ago

I remember practicing a question about control mechanisms in capital budgeting. I think option B might be the right choice.

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IMANET CMA Exam - Topic 1 Question 13 Discussion