CISA Information System Auditing Process Practice Question
During which phase of the audit process does the auditor perform procedures such as inquiry, observation, and inspection?
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Fieldwork
Fieldwork is the phase where audit procedures are executed to gather evidence.
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Follow-up
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Follow-up verifies remediation of findings.
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Fieldwork
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Fieldwork includes executing audit procedures like inquiry, observation, and inspection.
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Reporting
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Reporting involves drafting and issuing the audit report.
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Planning
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Planning involves risk assessment and developing the audit programme.
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