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IIA-CIA-PART2 · Question #241

'Internal policy prohibits employees from entering into contacts with financial obligations without proper approval. A project manager signed a change to an important service agreement without…

The correct answer is C. The annual impact of the changed agreement on cash flows. Including the annual impact of the changed agreement on cash flows in the observation provides a clear quantification of the financial effect of the policy violation. This information is critical for understanding the significance of the issue and for decision-making regarding…

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Question

'Internal policy prohibits employees from entering into contacts with financial obligations without proper approval. A project manager signed a change to an important service agreement without obtaining the proper approval As a result the organization is receiving $5,000 per month less for its services.'' Which of the following should be added to the observation?

Options

  • AThe reason for not following the internal policy
  • BA description of what constitutes proper approval
  • CThe annual impact of the changed agreement on cash flows
  • DDetails regarding when the change to the agreement was signed

How the community answered

(30 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    7% (2)
  • C
    73% (22)
  • D
    17% (5)

Explanation

Including the annual impact of the changed agreement on cash flows in the observation provides a clear quantification of the financial effect of the policy violation. This information is critical for understanding the significance of the issue and for decision-making regarding corrective actions. It shows the long-term implications of the unauthorized contract change, which is essential for management and the board to assess the severity of the non-compliance and its impact on the organization's financial health.

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#audit observation components#effect/impact#financial impact#observation writing

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