IIA-CIA-PART2 · Question #28
After the team member who specialized in fraud investigations left the internal audit team, the chief audit executive decided to outsource fraud investigations to a third party service provider on…
The correct answer is C. Familiarity. Outsourcing fraud investigations to a third-party service provider can result in a lack of familiarity with the organization's specific operations, culture, and history. This can be a disadvantage as external investigators may require more time to understand the context and…
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After the team member who specialized in fraud investigations left the internal audit team, the chief audit executive decided to outsource fraud investigations to a third party service provider on an as needed basis. Which of the following is most likely to be a disadvantage of this outsourcing decision?
Options
- ACost.
- BIndependence.
- CFamiliarity.
- DFlexibility.
How the community answered
(15 responses)- A7% (1)
- B13% (2)
- C80% (12)
Explanation
Outsourcing fraud investigations to a third-party service provider can result in a lack of familiarity with the organization's specific operations, culture, and history. This can be a disadvantage as external investigators may require more time to understand the context and nuances of the organization, potentially affecting the efficiency and effectiveness of the investigation.
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