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IIA-CIA-PART2 · Question #411

While reviewing the workpapers and draft report from an audit engagement, the chief audit executive (CAE) found that an important compensating control had not been considered adequately by the audit…

The correct answer is C. 1, 3, and 4. The sections of the workpapers most likely to require changes after considering an important compensating control would include the effect of the control weakness, the conclusion on the control weakness, and the recommendation for the control weakness. The effect might be…

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Question

While reviewing the workpapers and draft report from an audit engagement, the chief audit executive (CAE) found that an important compensating control had not been considered adequately by the audit team when it reported a major control weakness. Therefore, the CAE returned the documentation to the auditor in charge for correction. Based on this information, which of the following sections of the workpapers most likely would require changes? 1. Effect of the control weakness. 2. Cause of the control weakness. 3. Conclusion on the control weakness. 4. Recommendation for the control weakness.

Options

  • A1, 2, and 3.
  • B1, 2, and 4.
  • C1, 3, and 4.
  • D2, 3, and 4.

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    7% (2)
  • B
    14% (4)
  • C
    59% (17)
  • D
    21% (6)

Explanation

The sections of the workpapers most likely to require changes after considering an important compensating control would include the effect of the control weakness, the conclusion on the control weakness, and the recommendation for the control weakness. The effect might be mitigated by the compensating control, leading to a different conclusion and potentially altering the recommendation.

Topics

#compensating controls#control weakness#workpaper documentation#audit findings

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