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IIA-CIA-PART2 · Question #232

An internal auditor is preparing an internal control questionnaire for the procurement department as part of a preliminary survey. Which of the following would provide the best source of information…

The correct answer is A. A relevant procurement law or regulation. When preparing an internal control questionnaire for the procurement department, referencing relevant procurement laws or regulations ensures that the questions are aligned with the legal and regulatory requirements governing procurement activities. This approach helps to…

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Question

An internal auditor is preparing an internal control questionnaire for the procurement department as part of a preliminary survey. Which of the following would provide the best source of information for questions?

Options

  • AA relevant procurement law or regulation.
  • BA list of the company's vendors.
  • CA review of a sample of tenders during the audited period.
  • DA summary of the company's expenditures and their categories.

How the community answered

(37 responses)
  • A
    76% (28)
  • B
    14% (5)
  • C
    8% (3)
  • D
    3% (1)

Explanation

When preparing an internal control questionnaire for the procurement department, referencing relevant procurement laws or regulations ensures that the questions are aligned with the legal and regulatory requirements governing procurement activities. This approach helps to ensure that the questionnaire addresses all necessary compliance issues and identifies potential gaps in the organization's procurement processes that could lead to non-compliance.

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#internal control questionnaire#preliminary survey#procurement audit#laws and regulations

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