CISA Information System Auditing Process Practice Question
An external auditor is conducting a compliance audit for a company subject to SOX. Which standard is most relevant for this engagement?
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GAAS
GAAS (Generally Accepted Auditing Standards) are relevant for external audits, including compliance audits.
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IIA Standards
Why it's wrong here
More relevant for internal audits.
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ISACA IT Audit Standards
Why it's wrong here
More relevant for IS audits.
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GAAS
Why this is correct
Correct for external audits.
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COBIT
Why it's wrong here
COBIT is a framework, not an auditing standard.
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