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    PracticeCPA®CPA ISC Practice Exam 5Question 69
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Area III: SOC EngagementsSOC ReportsSubservice OrganizationsArea III

    CPA · Question 69 · Area III: SOC Engagements

    When using the 'Inclusive' method for a subservice organization, what is the service auditor's responsibility?

    Answer options:

    A.

    To rely solely on the subservice organization's SOC report.

    B.

    To test the controls at the subservice organization as if they were the service organization's own controls.

    C.

    To ignore the subservice organization.

    D.

    To issue a disclaimer of opinion.

    How to approach this question

    Inclusive = Include in scope.

    Full Answer

    B.To test the controls at the subservice organization as if they were the service organization's own controls.✓ Correct
    The Inclusive method treats the subservice organization's controls as part of the system being examined, requiring the auditor to test them directly.

    Common mistakes

    Thinking Inclusive means just attaching their report.
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