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IIA CIA-Part1-2025 Exam Prep
CIA Part 1 - Internal Audit Fundamentals (Page 6 )

Updated On: 21-Sep-2026
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What should an internal audit function do when performing an advisory engagement for an organization?

  1. Document an understanding with management of the area under review regarding objectives, scope, respective responsibilities, and other expectations for all engagements.
  2. Agree with management of the area under review regarding the nature and scope of the engagement.
  3. Assume managerial responsibility when performing the advisory engagement.
  4. Develop an annual advisory plan per the results of a risk assessment by internal audit function.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

For advisory engagements, internal audit should reach a clear agreement with management regarding the nature and scope of the engagement. This ensures mutual understanding of objectives and expectations while maintaining independence and avoiding the assumption of managerial responsibility.



The organization discusses the need to change its accounting software. In which of the following stages would an internal auditor’s advisory review most benefit the organization?

  1. Pre-release stage.
  2. Implementation stage.
  3. Post-release stage.
  4. Conceptual stage.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

An advisory review provides the greatest benefit during the conceptual stage, when objectives, requirements, risks, and control considerations are still being defined. Early involvement allows internal audit to identify potential risks and recommend appropriate controls before significant resources are committed, reducing the likelihood of costly redesign or control weaknesses later.



What must a chief audit executive do if significant changes to regulations may affect the nature of internal audit services?

  1. Discuss the changes with the external auditors.
  2. Discuss the changes with the CEO, who is responsible for escalating to the board.
  3. Discuss the changes with the board and senior management.
  4. No action is needed because the changes are unlikely to affect the work of internal auditors.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The chief audit executive is responsible for communicating significant regulatory changes that may affect the nature, scope, or resources of internal audit services to both senior management and the board. This ensures appropriate oversight, alignment of expectations, and any necessary adjustments to the internal audit plan or mandate.



Who is responsible for the design and implementation of the processes and structures for organizational governance?

  1. The board.
  2. The CEO.
  3. The chief financial officer
  4. Operational management.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The board is responsible for establishing and overseeing the organization’s governance framework, including the design and implementation of processes and structures that support effective governance, accountability, oversight, and strategic direction.



Which of the following is the primary reason that the quality assurance and improvement program should be detailed in the internal audit charter?

  1. To justify training costs in the internal audit function’s annual budget.
  2. To demonstrate the intent to fulfill responsibilities with proficiency and due professional care.
  3. To conform with mandatory IIA guidance regarding internal audit charters.
  4. To describe the significance of internal audit independence and the activities promoting it.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Including the quality assurance and improvement program in the internal audit charter demonstrates the commitment of the internal audit function to perform its work with proficiency and due professional care. It reflects adherence to professional standards and reinforces accountability for maintaining and continuously improving audit quality.



Which of the following statements related to organizationwide risk management and control is true?

  1. Organizationwide risk management is a function or department.
  2. Organizationwide risk management addresses more than internal control.
  3. Organizationwide risk management sets adequate controls to ensure all risks are avoided.
  4. Organizationwide risk management is the checklist used during the risk and control self-assessment exercise.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Organizationwide risk management encompasses the identification, assessment, response, and monitoring of risks across the enterprise. It extends beyond internal control by including strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks and integrating risk management into decision-making and governance processes.



An internal auditor is working on an audit engagement of the inventory management process. There have been difficulties getting explanations from stakeholders regarding discrepancies between physical and system inventory records. Recently, the engagement supervisor informed the internal auditor that there was a whistleblowing report alleging that inventory theft was occurring.
Which of the following skills and competencies would be most helpful for the internal auditor to fulfill the responsibilities of this audit engagement?

  1. The ability to investigate fraud, pursue litigation, and recover assets.
  2. The ability to understand the characteristics of fraud and the techniques used to commit fraud, and the various fraud schemes and scenarios.
  3. The ability to remain objective, calm, and rational during the audit engagement and the whistleblowing investigation.
  4. The ability to be agile and incorporate new risks when they are identified.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

When allegations of inventory theft arise, the most relevant competency is an understanding of fraud characteristics, common fraud schemes, and techniques used to commit and conceal fraud. This knowledge enables the internal auditor to recognize red flags, design appropriate audit procedures, and assess the risk of fraud effectively within the engagement scope.



Which of the following audit types will be most applicable if senior management believes that the ongoing enterprisewide resource planning system development project is not progressing well and actual costs exceed budgeted ones?

  1. Readiness assessment.
  2. Project management methodology assessment.
  3. Risk assessment
  4. A post-implementation review.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

When concerns relate to project delays and cost overruns during system development, the most applicable audit is an assessment of the project management methodology. This type of review evaluates whether appropriate project governance, planning, monitoring, budgeting, and control practices are in place and functioning effectively to manage scope, schedule, and costs.



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