When planning an audit, it is acceptable for an IS auditor to rely on a third-party provider’s external audit report on service level management when the:
A.
scope and methodology meet audit requirements
B.
service provider is independently certified and accredited
C.
report was released within the last 12 months
D.
report confirms that service levels were not violated
When planning an audit, it is acceptable for an IS auditor to rely on a third-party provider’s external audit report on service level management when the scope and methodology meet audit requirements
When planning an audit, it is acceptable for an IS auditor to rely on a third-party provider's external audit report on service level management when the:
A. scope and methodology meet audit requirements
Explanation:
A. The most critical factor when relying on a third-party audit report is ensuring that the scope and methodology of that report align with the audit requirements of the IS auditor. If the scope and methodology of the third-party audit report match the auditor's needs, it can provide valuable information and assurance regarding service level management. The other options (B, C, and D) may be important but are not as fundamental as ensuring alignment between the third-party report's scope and methodology and the audit requirements.
So, the correct answer is A.
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