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Isaca CISA Exam - Topic 8 Question 97 Discussion

Actual exam question for Isaca's CISA exam
Question #: 97
Topic #: 8
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Which of the following is an IS auditor's BEST recommendation after identifying that HR staff create new employees in the payroll system as well as process payroll due to limited staffing?

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Suggested Answer: C

by Filiberto at Mar 06, 2025, 08:11 AM

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Blythe
3 months ago
User awareness training? Not sure that solves the core issue.
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Lavonna
3 months ago
Wait, why would you rotate responsibilities? That sounds risky!
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Erick
3 months ago
Independent reviews can catch errors, definitely a good move.
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Martin
4 months ago
Documenting roles is important, but not enough.
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Ivory
4 months ago
I think rotating payroll responsibilities is key.
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Jeanice
4 months ago
User awareness training sounds good, but I wonder if it really tackles the core issue of having too few people handling payroll.
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Eve
4 months ago
I think documenting roles and responsibilities is important, but it might not address the immediate risk of having the same staff doing both tasks.
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Bong
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like implementing independent reviews might be a strong option to ensure accuracy in payroll processing.
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Darrin
5 months ago
I remember studying about segregation of duties, and I think rotating payroll responsibilities could help mitigate risks.
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Jeffrey
5 months ago
Documenting the roles and responsibilities of the payroll staff seems like a solid first step. That would help clarify the issues and guide the next steps.
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Victor
5 months ago
Rotating payroll responsibilities within HR could work, but I'm not sure if that's the most effective solution in this case.
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Rossana
5 months ago
I think the independent periodic review of payroll transactions is the way to go. That would help catch any potential issues.
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Monte
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. Implementing a user awareness training program seems like a good idea, but I'm not convinced that's the best recommendation.
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Yasuko
5 months ago
This is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the best way to address the segregation of duties issue here.
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Jutta
11 months ago
Option A? Really? Documenting roles and responsibilities? That's like giving a zombie a map - it's not going to help much. I'd go with C or D, definitely.
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Gerald
10 months ago
Yeah, I agree. D could also help prevent fraud by spreading out the responsibilities.
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Irving
10 months ago
C sounds like a good idea. It's important to have checks and balances in place.
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Casandra
10 months ago
D) Rotate payroll responsibilities within HR.
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Frederica
10 months ago
C) Implement independent periodic review of payroll transactions.
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Cornell
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm torn between options C and D. Maybe we can implement both - independent review and rotating responsibilities. Can't be too careful with payroll, am I right?
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Albert
10 months ago
Definitely. Implementing both options could help prevent errors and fraud in the payroll system.
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Catarina
11 months ago
I agree. It's better to have multiple layers of control when it comes to payroll.
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Rashida
11 months ago
That sounds like a good idea. It's important to have checks and balances in place.
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Danica
11 months ago
I see the value in rotating payroll responsibilities within HR to prevent fraud and errors, but I still think documenting roles is key.
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Cordelia
11 months ago
I believe implementing independent periodic review of payroll transactions is crucial to ensure accuracy and prevent fraud.
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Annamaria
11 months ago
I agree with Barney, it's important to have clear roles and responsibilities to avoid errors.
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Angella
12 months ago
Ah, the age-old dilemma of payroll responsibilities. I'd go with option B - a payroll system user awareness training program can help ensure everyone knows their roles and responsibilities.
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Chaya
11 months ago
B) Implement a payroll system user awareness training program.
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Mabel
11 months ago
B) Implement a payroll system user awareness training program.
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Junita
11 months ago
C) Implement independent periodic review of payroll transactions.
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Catrice
11 months ago
A) Document roles and responsibilities of payroll staff.
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Fannie
12 months ago
Option D seems like a good idea to me. Rotating payroll responsibilities within HR can help reduce the risk of fraud or errors.
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Barney
12 months ago
I think the best recommendation is to document roles and responsibilities of payroll staff.
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Felix
12 months ago
I think option C is the best recommendation. Having an independent review of payroll transactions can help identify any discrepancies or unauthorized changes.
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Bettina
11 months ago
I think documenting roles and responsibilities is important too, to avoid confusion.
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Mila
12 months ago
I agree, having an independent review can help catch any mistakes.
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