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ACCA CIA Challenge Exam Questions 166–170 (page: 35)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

According to IIA guidance, which of the following roles would be appropriate for an internal auditor regarding fraud risk?
1. Identification.
2. Mitigation.
3. Remediation.
4. Reduction.

  1. 1 only. |
  2. 1 and 4 only.
  3. 1, 3, and 4 only.
  4. 1,2, 3, and 4.

Answer(s): B



Upon joining the internal audit activity, each new auditor receives a copy of the audit handbook.
Which of the following handbook policies has the greatest risk of compromising audit objectivity?

  1. Internal auditors should obtain 80 hours of continuing professional education every two years, 20 of which should be audit-related, and the remainder may be operations-related.
  2. Internal auditors should rotate to other areas of the organization for nonaudit assignments to gain an understanding of the organization's operations.
  3. Internal auditors should have direct and unrestricted access to personnel and information throughout the organization and the governing board.
  4. Internal auditors should undergo annual performance appraisals conducted by the chief audit executive, who reports administratively to the chief financial officer.

Answer(s): B



The management at a national consumer goods organization implements a fair work and pay practice as well as a policy to treat employees equitably and consistently.
Which common characteristics of fraud will the practice and policy most likely reduce?

  1. Pressure or incentive.
  2. Opportunity.
  3. Rationalization.
  4. Commitment.

Answer(s): A



An internal audit activity includes in its audit reports the assertion that its work is performed in conformance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing {Standards). A recent external quality assessment concluded that the internal audit activity had substantial deficiencies that impact its overall operations. According to IIA guidance, which of the following is the most appropriate action for issuing future audit reports?

  1. Refrain from indicating that the internal audit activity operates in conformance with the Standards until the chief audit executive confirms that the internal audit activity has addressed all areas of nonconformance and the audit committee has been notified.
  2. Refrain from indicating that the internal audit activity operates in conformance with the Standards until another external assessment confirms that the significant areas of nonconformance have been addressed.
  3. Indicate that the internal audit activity operates in partial conformance with the Standards, as the internal audit activity has a quality assurance and improvement program in place to address deficiencies and has met the requirement for conducting an external assessment.
  4. Update and reissue previous audit reports, removing the assertion that the internal audit activity operates in conformance with the Standards, and distribute them to all parties who received the original reports.

Answer(s): B



The chief audit executive (CAE) has assigned an internal auditor to an upcoming engagement.
Which of the following requirements would most likely indicate that the internal auditor was assigned to an assurance engagement?

  1. The assigned internal auditor must determine the objectives, scope, and techniques of the engagement.
  2. The CAE must personally obtain the needed skills, knowledge, or other competencies if the internal auditor does not have them.
  3. The assigned internal auditor must not assume management responsibilities while performing the engagement.
  4. The assigned internal auditor must maintain objectivity while performing the engagement.

Answer(s): A



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