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IIA-CIA-PART2 · Question #221

An internal auditor is planning a consuming engagement and the objective is to identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of the organization's procurement process. The auditor is preparing to…

The correct answer is D. Perform a comprehensive review of the organization s existing policies and standard operating. To identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of the organization's procurement process, the internal auditor needs to understand the current state of the process and gather detailed insights from those directly involved. Reviewing the procurement process map with…

Planning the Engagement

Question

An internal auditor is planning a consuming engagement and the objective is to identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of the organization's procurement process. The auditor is preparing to conduct a preliminary survey of the are

Options

  • AWhich of the following approaches would be most useful to obtain relevant information to support
  • BComplete a transaction walkthrough fiat focuses on the design and operation of financial reporting
  • CConduct interviews with senior management to obtain their input and insights regarding
  • DPerform a comprehensive review of the organization s existing policies and standard operating
  • EReview the procurement process map w*h employees who carry out key activities to obtain their

How the community answered

(40 responses)
  • A
    15% (6)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    8% (3)
  • D
    73% (29)
  • E
    3% (1)

Explanation

To identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of the organization's procurement process, the internal auditor needs to understand the current state of the process and gather detailed insights from those directly involved. Reviewing the procurement process map with employees who carry out key activities allows the auditor to understand the practical aspects of the process, identify any inefficiencies or bottlenecks, and obtain valuable suggestions for improvements from those who are most familiar with the daily operations. This approach ensures that the information gathered is relevant, practical, and actionable.

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#preliminary survey#engagement planning#procurement audit#information gathering

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