The primary role of a control self-assessment (CSA) facilitator is to focus the team on internal controls. A CSA facilitator is a person who guides the CSA process and helps the participants to identify, assess, and improve their internal controls. The facilitator does not conduct interviews, report on weaknesses, or provide solutions, as these are the responsibilities of the participants themselves1.
The other options are incorrect because they are not the primary role of a CSA facilitator. Option A, conduct interviews to gain background information, is a preliminary step that may be done by the facilitator or the participants before the CSA session, but it is not the main purpose of the facilitator. Option C, report on the internal control weaknesses, is an outcome of the CSA process that should be done by the participants who own and operate the controls. Option D, provide solutions for control weaknesses, is also an outcome of the CSA process that should be done by the participants who are in charge of implementing the improvements.
[References:, ISACA, CISA Review Manual, 27th Edition, 2019, page 2822, ISACA, CISA Review Questions, Answers and Explanations Database - 12 Month Subscription, QID 1066693, PwC, Control Self Assessments4, Workiva, 4factors of an effective control self-assessment (CSA) program5, , , , , , , ]
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