An internal auditor and engagement client are deadlocked over the auditor's differing opinion with management on the adequacy of access controls for a major system. Which of the following strategies would be the most helpful in resolving this dispute?
When an internal auditor and the engagement client cannot reach an agreement regarding a critical issue such as the adequacy of access controls for a major system, it is important to escalate the issue to senior management for a decision. This strategy ensures that higher-level authorities consider and resolve the dispute in alignment with organizational goals and risk tolerances. Senior management has the responsibility to make final judgments on risk acceptance and control adequacy, making it the most effective way to resolve a deadlock.
in C your are not resolving the issue, but A was unexpected
C is the correct answer
Should be C.
A is not the solution for deadlock
I understand that in the hierarchy of actions to be taken, the most useful action (in this case) is first to convince the client.
Why brainstorming? Should the issue not be documented in the report as such? Help me understand
It should be D. What kind of brainstorming if they are deadlocked?