Question 60
During a payment-platform modernization at a payment clearing organization, the IS auditor learns that a maker-checker approval is disabled and management relies only on month-end reconciliations. The affected operation supports merchant settlement and reconciliation. Finance and settlement integrity depend on this operation. Which observed evidence is MOST persuasive for a controlled audit follow-up?
Explanation
Correct Answer
Correct. A risk-to-control map and observed test demonstrate the intended preventive gate, timely detection and accountable correction operate together. This is stronger than a manager's verbal assurance because it can be checked against the observed issue that a maker-checker approval is disabled and management relies only on month-end reconciliations. The reviewer must verify the remediation period and scope.
Incorrect Answers
Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. Acceptance here depends on observing evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion, not only that test.
Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. It does not establish the requested evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion outcome.
Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. That result could pass without demonstrating evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion.