IS Audit Concern: QA Function Reporting to Project Management

A. effectiveness of the QA function because it should interact between project management and user management.

The QA function's primary responsibility is to guarantee that software development aligns with desired quality standards and user requirements. Effective interaction with both project management and user management is crucial for the QA function to achieve its objectives. When the QA function reports solely to project management, it risks conflicts of interest and a compromised sense of independence. Therefore, the IS auditor's primary concern in this scenario is the effectiveness of the QA function.