IIA-CIA-PART2 practice question 8 of 35

The audit committee has asked the chief audit executive (CAE) to conduct an ad hoc forensic investigation of the purchasing department within a month…

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The audit committee has asked the chief audit executive (CAE) to conduct an ad hoc forensic investigation of the purchasing department within a month due to the significance and urgency of a recently discovered risk The internal audit activity currently has no available staff with relevant experience or qualifications Which of the following is the CAE's best option for fulfilling the internal audit activity's responsibilities in this case?
Answer options
A: Outsource the investigation to independent professional consultants Correct answer
B: Select certain internal auditors and remove them from their current assignments so that they can begin a forensic investigation course
C: Recruit additional internal auditors possessing relevant qualification and experience
D: Decline the engagement at this time
Correct Answer:
A. Outsource the investigation to independent professional consultants
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