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Certified Internal Auditor Exam Questions 416–420 (page: 85)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

A warehouse manager for a supply company stated that products are shipped on a timely basis. During a preliminary walk through, an internal auditor observes some instances of delayed shipping. What can the auditor logically conclude from this contradictory information?

  1. The warehouse manager does not understand the operations.
  2. The auditor's observations were not representative of the population.
  3. Internal controls over customer orders are weak.
  4. Additional information is needed before a conclusion can be drawn.

Answer(s): D



During an audit of a manufacturing facility, an internal auditor noted violations of regulations related to the disposal of hazardous chemicals. The most appropriate action for the auditor to take would be to

  1. Issue a written report to the committee that oversees regulatory compliance issues.
  2. Omit the finding in the written audit report, but orally request that facility management change procedures to appropriately dispose of the chemicals.
  3. Anonymously report the finding via the organization's compliance hot line.
  4. Consult with legal counsel regarding an appropriate course of action before reporting the finding.

Answer(s): D



An anonymous party contacted an organization's fraud hotline and reported that the chief executive officer (CEO) and chief financial officer (CFO) were manipulating financial reserve accounts in order to achieve publicly disclosed earnings targets. All reports to the fraud hotline go directly to the entity's chief audit executive (CAE). Based on a preliminary evaluation of the report, the CAE concluded that the allegations were credible. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action for the CAE to take?

  1. Contact the audit committee chairperson and request that an investigation be initiated by an outside party.
  2. Discuss the allegations with the entity's chief legal officer to determine if criminal charges should be filed against the CEO and CFO.
  3. Discuss the situation with the CEO and CFO because they are within the CAE's normal chain of command.
  4. Notify outside regulatory authorities that oversee financial reporting matters.

Answer(s): A



When reviewing a report prepared by an internal auditor who has a personal friend employed in the area being audited, a chief audit executive's primary focus would be to ensure that the report

  1. Is fair, impartial, and unbiased.
  2. Is easily understood and findings are presented in a logical manner.
  3. Is clearly worded and avoids unnecessary detail, redundancy, and wordiness.
  4. Is free from errors and misstatements.

Answer(s): A



In order to reduce the costs of processing and paying for small purchases, an organization issued credit cards for use by selected employees to purchase small amounts of expendable goods and services. An internal auditor tested controls over the use of the credit cards and documented the findings in the audit observation. Which of the following statements represents the cause of the audit observation?

  1. Four of the 30 tested transactions appeared to represent a single purchase of a personal computer, which in total exceeded $1, 950.
  2. Company policy limits card use to $500 per transaction.
  3. An interview with the card provider's customer representative indicated that an automated control feature designed to identify and report on split purchase transactions had not been activated for the organization's credit card system.
  4. The personal computer purchased via the split purchase was not placed into the organization's capital equipment management system because it had not been acquired through the regular capital asset purchasing system. As a result, it was not subject to depreciation nor was it insured against theft.

Answer(s): C



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