IIA Exam IIA-CIA-Part1 Topic 4 Question 51 Discussion

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Question #: 51
Topic #: 4

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Which of the following is true regarding the auditing of soft controls?

ASoft controls should not be audited due to subjectivity issues.

BThere are no effective tools to use for audits of soft controls.

CTraditional testing is less suitable for soft controls assessment.

DManagement input is the best source for assessment of soft controls.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Howard at May 23, 2024, 05:44 PM

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Dorthy

6 months ago

Soft controls? More like 'soft target' for auditors! Option A is the only way to avoid a total headache.

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Coral

6 months ago

Auditing soft controls? Sounds like a job for a mind reader! Option B all the way, my friend.

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Leatha

5 months ago

I see your point, but I still think option B is the most effective choice.

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Reena

5 months ago

I think management input is the best source for assessment of soft controls.

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Melissia

5 months ago

I disagree, traditional testing is actually less suitable for soft controls assessment.

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Natalie

5 months ago

I see your point, but I still think option B is the most practical. Soft controls can be tricky to audit.

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Lawrence

5 months ago

I think management input can be biased, so I wouldn't rely solely on that. Option C seems like the most logical choice.

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Heidy

5 months ago

I disagree, traditional testing may not be the best but it's still useful. I would go with option C.

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Tyisha

6 months ago

This is a tough one, but I reckon option C is the most reasonable. Gotta think outside the box for those soft controls, you know?

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Iola

6 months ago

Yeah, management input can provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of soft controls.

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Cornell

6 months ago

I agree, traditional testing may not capture the nuances of soft controls.

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Bong

6 months ago

Yeah, management input can provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of soft controls.

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Ryann

6 months ago

I agree, traditional testing may not capture the nuances of soft controls.

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Erick

7 months ago

Nah, I don't buy it. Soft controls are way too subjective to audit properly. Option A is the only sensible choice here.

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Kerry

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about that. Don't we need some input from management to really assess the soft controls? Option D might be the way to go.

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Domingo

6 months ago

Traditional testing may not be as effective for soft controls.

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Troy

6 months ago

I agree, management input is crucial for assessing soft controls.

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Aimee

7 months ago

I think option C is the way to go here. Traditional testing just doesn't cut it when it comes to soft controls.

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Clarinda

5 months ago

Management input can offer a unique perspective on soft controls.

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Arlette

5 months ago

Soft controls play a crucial role in overall audit assessments.

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Serita

5 months ago

Traditional testing may not capture the nuances of soft controls effectively.

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Hailey

5 months ago

I think relying on management input is a good approach for auditing soft controls.

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Benedict

6 months ago

Definitely, management input would be more reliable for assessing soft controls.

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Kirk

6 months ago

I agree, traditional testing is not the best for soft controls assessment.

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Sherly

6 months ago

Soft controls are important to audit, despite their subjective nature.

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Novella

6 months ago

Management input can provide valuable insight into soft controls.

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Buddy

7 months ago

I agree, traditional testing is not the best for soft controls.

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