The Value of Asking the Right Question | Editor’s Perspective

In audit and assurance, the quality of the questions asked can be just as important as the conclusions reached.
Is it enough to confirm that an internal control exists? Or should we also ask whether it operates effectively, how exceptions are identified and whether weaknesses are addressed?

The same applies to financial reporting. Beyond the numbers, understanding underlying assumptions, risks and management judgements is essential to meaningful assurance.
In the latest edition of BDO Insights | Jordan, Iraq & Syria – October 2026, Rawya Sami, Editor and Publication Lead of BDO Insights, explores this perspective in her article, “The Value of Asking the Right Question.”

The article highlights an important principle: asking better questions encourages critical thinking, strengthens oversight and supports more informed business decisions.

Because meaningful insight is not about asking more questions. It is about asking the ones that truly matter.
Read the Editor’s Perspective in our latest edition of BDO Insights.
https://www.bdo.com.jo/en-gb/news/2026/bdo-launches-second-edition-of-bdo-insights-trust,-assurance-and-financial-integrity