IIA-CIA-Part1 Exam Dumps - Internal Audit Fundamentals

Drafting operational procedures for an area and then auditing the same area is considered a threat to an internal auditor ' s objectivity because the auditor may be auditing their own work. This situation presents a self-review threat, where the auditor ' s independence can be compromised as they might be biased towards the procedures they themselves have created.

IIA Standard 1120 - Objectivity, which states that internal auditors should not audit their own work or provide assurance on activities for which they were previously responsible.

The best application of due professional care in planning the engagement is to consider the significance of the risks related to the complaints and develop appropriate assurance procedures in work programs. This approach ensures that potential risks are evaluated and addressed systematically.

Option A: Disregarding the complaints without evaluating their significance is not consistent with due professional care.

Option C: Using complaints as input for risk assessment does not violate confidentiality principles.

Option D: While discussing with management is important, it is more crucial to independently evaluate the risks and plan appropriate procedures.

IIA Standard 1220: Due Professional Care.

IIA Practice Guide: Assessing Organizational Governance.

According to the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), the internal audit activity can play several roles in risk management, but its involvement should be advisory and facilitative in nature. The most appropriate role from the given options for the internal audit activity in an organization ' s risk management process is championing the establishment of a risk management framework. This includes advocating for risk management throughout the organization and helping management establish and improve the risk management framework without taking on management responsibilities, such as setting risk appetite or maintaining sole responsibility for risk management.

IIA Position Paper: " The Role of Internal Auditing in Enterprise-wide Risk Management "

An internal auditor assigned to review an area for which they previously had operational responsibilities demonstrates an impairment to internal audit independence. This scenario presents a self-review threat, where the auditor might be biased, consciously or unconsciously, in their evaluation of controls and operations due to their previous involvement. References: IIA Standard 1130: Impairment to Independence or Objectivity.

The chief audit executive (CAE) is responsible for ensuring the professional development of the internal audit staff. This responsibility includes providing opportunities for ongoing training and development to maintain and enhance their competencies. References:

IIA Standard 1230: Continuing Professional Development.

IIA Practice Guide: Continuing Professional Development for Internal Auditors.

When communicating the results of the quality assurance and improvement program (QAIP) to senior management and the board, the chief audit executive (CAE) must include disclosures on the " Scope and frequency of both the internal and external assessments. " This information provides stakeholders with insight into the comprehensiveness and timing of the QAIP evaluations, ensuring transparency and accountability in the internal audit function’s efforts to maintain or improve quality and effectiveness.

IIA Standard 1312 - External Assessments

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According to IIA guidance on the quality assurance and improvement program:

Monitoring of the internal audit activity’s performance must indeed be ongoing to ensure continuous improvement.

All aspects of the internal audit activity should be evaluated, not just selected parts.

IIA Standard 1300 - Quality Assurance and Improvement Program