The manager of the payroll department requested a review of the payroll process, but only wants the engagement to include processes related to approval of time worked. What type of activity is this?
The manager of the payroll department requested a review of the payroll process, but only wants the engagement to include processes related to approval of time worked. What type of activity is this?
An operational consulting engagement focuses on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of processes and operations within an organization. Since the manager of the payroll department is specifically requesting a review of the payroll process related to the approval of time worked, it indicates a desire to analyze and possibly improve that specific operation. This type of engagement is typically categorized as operational consulting.
C is correct Compliance assurance engagement focuses on assessing whether activities, transactions, or processes comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. In this case, the manager of the payroll department is requesting a review specifically related to the approval of time worked. This indicates a concern with compliance to internal policies or procedures regarding the approval process within the payroll function. The review is likely aimed at ensuring that the approval of time worked is conducted in accordance with established guidelines, which falls under compliance assurance.
I think also B should be correct
why it is not B? since the client share in deciding the scope? :/