Selected IIA-CIA-Part1 CIA Questions Answers

A primary responsibility of senior management with respect to ethical violations is to promote an ethical culture in the organization. Senior management's role includes setting the tone at the top, demonstrating ethical behavior, and ensuring that ethical standards are communicated and enforced throughout the organization.References: IIA guidance and corporate governance frameworks which emphasize the role of senior management in fostering and maintaining an ethical organizational climate.

Purchasing professional liability insurance as a way to protect against lawsuits from customers claiming poor or erroneous advice represents a risk transfer strategy. By obtaining insurance, the investment advisory firm transfers the financial risk associated with potential legal actions to the insurance provider. This approach does not eliminate the risk but shifts the burden of financial loss.References: Risk management techniques in the financial advisory sector

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According to the IIA's guidance on independence and objectivity, an internal auditor who has been transferred from another department should not audit any function or process of their former department until a reasonable period has passed, typically around one year. Participating in such projects or audits could impair their objectivity because of familiarity or bias related to their former role and relationships within the department. In this case, providing an opinion on a project related to their former department could impair objectivity due to potential conflicts of interest.References: The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) - Standards for Objectivity

The requirements for proficiency, according to the IIA guidance, include sufficient consideration of current activities, trends, and emerging issues (1), providing relevant advice and recommendations to management and the board (2), and possessing the necessary knowledge, skills, and other competencies for their responsibilities during engagements (4). These elements ensure that internal auditors are well-prepared and effective in their roles.References: IIA's International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing