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To provide for the greatest degree of independence in performing internal auditing functions

Chapter 07 - Internal Control

Chapter 07

Internal Control

True / False Questions

1. Internal control is concerned with the reliability of financial information.

True False

2. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act prohibits bribes to foreign corporate officials to obtain

business.

True False

3. Incompatible duties exist when an employee is in a position to perpetrate and conceal errors

or fraud.

True False

4. Internal auditors should preferably report to the chief accounting officer of the company.

True False

5. Well-designed internal control will prevent all fraud by top management.

True False

6. CPA firms may use written narratives to describe internal control in their audit working

papers.

True False

7. The auditors' communication of internal control significant deficiencies should be

addressed only to senior management of the company.

True False

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How can internal auditors best achieve independence?

Practically, independence is achieved by assuring that the internal audit activity has no management responsibility for any of the organization's non-audit functions subject to internal audit assessments, and by separating management of the internal audit activity from the functional oversight of the organization's ...

What is the independence of an internal auditor?

Independence of the internal auditor means independence from parties whose interests might be harmed by the results of an audit. Specific internal management issues are inadequate risk management, inadequate internal controls, and poor governance.

How do you ensure the independence and effectiveness of the audit committee?

5 Key Factors to Enhance Audit Committee Effectiveness.
Audit committee transparency. ... .
Effective communication. ... .
Committee composition – including appropriate skills, competencies and expertise. ... .
How it gets its work done – efficient and effective ways of working. ... .
Strength of the finance function..

Why is it important for the internal audit to be independent?

By being independent, an auditor is more qualified to approach the audit process objectively and perform the task with integrity. An independent audit offers company shareholders an expert, unbiased opinion.