Internal Auditing: Overview and Importance
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What is the main purpose of internal auditing?

  • To provide an independent assessment of an organization's operations (correct)
  • To establish a direct relationship with the business
  • To generate revenue for the organization
  • To conduct financial, business, and personal assessments
  • What is the role of internal auditors in relation to the organization?

  • They focus on generating profits for the organization
  • They are separate from the business and have no bias (correct)
  • They work closely with the board to set objectives
  • They are directly involved in the day-to-day operations of the company
  • What is the purpose of governance in the context of internal auditing?

  • To generate revenue for the organization
  • To authorize, direct, and oversee management towards its objectives (correct)
  • To conduct financial assessments of the company
  • To focus on mitigating risks to acceptable levels
  • What is the primary goal of risk management in internal auditing?

    <p>To understand and deal with uncertainties that can affect the ability to achieve objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between consulting and advisory?

    <p>Consulting is consistently there to give advice, while advisory is on an as-needed basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of an organization according to the text?

    <p>Strategic planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of an audit involves creating a plan prior to the start of the audit and understanding potential risks?

    <p>Planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the characteristics of internal auditors according to the text?

    <p>Competence, credibility, connectivity, communication, courage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) provide guidance on?

    <p>Professional practices of internal auditing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three parties associated with assurance according to the text?

    <p>User, internal auditor, auditee</p> Signup and view all the answers

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