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Internal auditors must corroborate employee testimonials with tangible evidence to ensure the reliability and validity of the findings. Relying solely on testimonials without supporting evidence can lead to inaccurate conclusions. Standard 2310 – Identifying Information of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing emphasizes that sufficient, reliable, relevant, and useful information should be obtained to achieve the engagement’s objectives.References:

Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards), Standard 2310 – Identifying Information.

According to IIA guidance, if management refuses to accept audit recommendations and implement corrective actions, the chief audit executive (CAE) has a responsibility to ensure that the audit committee or the board is aware of the unresolved risks. The CAE should escalate the matter to senior management first. If senior management still does not take action, the CAE should then inform the board. This escalation process ensures that the board is fully informed about significant risks that management has decided to accept and can take appropriate action if necessary.References:

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) - Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, Standard 2600 - Communicating the Acceptance of Risks

In the preliminary audit communication, the condition is the most useful item for management to formulate action plans in response to audit recommendations. The condition describes the existing state or issue identified during the audit. It provides a clear and specific description of what is wrong or what needs improvement, which is essential for management to understand the problem and take appropriate corrective actions. While audit objectives, scope, and observation ratings are important, the condition directly points to the area that needs attention and improvement.

References:

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standard 2410 – Criteria for Communicating: "Communications must include the engagement’s objectives and scope as well as applicable conclusions, recommendations, and action plans."

IIA Practice Guide on "Communicating Audit Results"

When an internal auditor conducts a walk-through to evaluate the control design of a process, the techniques most likely to be used are inquiry and observation. These techniques allow the auditor to understand how the process is designed and how controls are implemented and followed in practice.

IIA Standard 2320 – Analysis and Evaluation:

This standard requires internal auditors to analyze and evaluate the information gathered during the engagement to ensure that it is sufficient, relevant, and reliable. During a walk-through, inquiry and observation are key techniques for gathering this information.

Inquiry:

Inquiry involves asking questions of personnel involved in the process to understand the control design, its purpose, and how it is intended to work. This helps the auditor gain insight into the process and identify any potential gaps or weaknesses in control design.

Observation:

Observation allows the auditor to see the process in action. By watching how the process is carried out, the auditor can verify whether the controls are being applied as designed and whether they are effective in practice.

IIA Practice Advisory 2320-1:

The advisory supports the use of inquiry and observation as primary techniques for understanding and evaluating the design and operation of controls during a walk-through.

Option A (Observation and inspection): While useful, inspection is more about examining documents or physical evidence rather than understanding process design.

Option C (Inspection and reperformance): Reperformance involves independently executing a control, which is more relevant for testing control effectiveness rather than evaluating design.

Option D (Inquiry and reperformance): Reperformance is not typically used in a walk-through focused on control design evaluation.

Detailed Explanation:Why Not Other Options?Conclusion: Option B is correct because inquiry and observation are the most appropriate techniques for conducting a walk-through to evaluate the design of a control, as they provide direct insight into how the process and controls are intended to work, in line with IIA standards.