An Internal Auditor and Engagement Client Are Deadlocked Over the Auditor's

Multiple Choice

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?

A) Conduct a joint brainstorming session with management.
B) Ask the chief audit executive to mediate.
C) Disclose the client's differing opinion in the final report.
D) Escalate the issue to senior management for a decision.