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What is the chief audit executive primarily responsible for regarding deviations from the Standards?
What is the chief audit executive primarily responsible for regarding deviations from the Standards?
- Implementing changes without explanation
- Reviewing past audit functions
- Documenting and conveying the rationale for deviation (correct)
- Conducting audits on financial performance
How might the size of an internal audit function impact its conformance with global standards?
How might the size of an internal audit function impact its conformance with global standards?
- All organizations must conform regardless of size
- Size has no impact on standard adherence
- Larger teams have less need for quality assurance
- Smaller teams may struggle with resource limitations (correct)
What is a common challenge faced by public sector internal auditors?
What is a common challenge faced by public sector internal auditors?
- Working outside of political influences
- Adapting to different governance structures (correct)
- Less stringent governing bodies
- More funding availability than private sector
What additional support may be required for an internal audit function with only one member?
What additional support may be required for an internal audit function with only one member?
Why can terminology differences in the public sector affect internal audit functions?
Why can terminology differences in the public sector affect internal audit functions?
Which of the following is a requirement for maintaining an adequate quality assurance and improvement program?
Which of the following is a requirement for maintaining an adequate quality assurance and improvement program?
What is a significant factor that influences how internal auditors operate in the public sector?
What is a significant factor that influences how internal auditors operate in the public sector?
Which of the following is NOT related to the challenges faced by small internal audit functions?
Which of the following is NOT related to the challenges faced by small internal audit functions?
What are the primary functions of the 15 guiding principles in internal auditing?
What are the primary functions of the 15 guiding principles in internal auditing?
What do the Topical Requirements aim to support within internal auditing?
What do the Topical Requirements aim to support within internal auditing?
What role does Global Guidance play in relation to the Standards?
What role does Global Guidance play in relation to the Standards?
What are Global Practice Guides intended to provide for internal auditors?
What are Global Practice Guides intended to provide for internal auditors?
How do Topical Requirements relate to the evolving risk landscape?
How do Topical Requirements relate to the evolving risk landscape?
What is the purpose of the Global Technology Audit Guides (GTAG®)?
What is the purpose of the Global Technology Audit Guides (GTAG®)?
Internal auditors must conform with relevant requirements when engaging in what?
Internal auditors must conform with relevant requirements when engaging in what?
Which of the following is NOT a focus area of Global Practice Guides?
Which of the following is NOT a focus area of Global Practice Guides?
What is the primary responsibility of internal auditors concerning an organization’s ethical expectations?
What is the primary responsibility of internal auditors concerning an organization’s ethical expectations?
Which document typically outlines an organization’s ethical expectations?
Which document typically outlines an organization’s ethical expectations?
What action should internal auditors take if they identify inconsistent behavior with ethical expectations?
What action should internal auditors take if they identify inconsistent behavior with ethical expectations?
During an audit, what ethics-related element should internal auditors consider?
During an audit, what ethics-related element should internal auditors consider?
What should the chief audit executive do regarding ethical issues?
What should the chief audit executive do regarding ethical issues?
Which of the following is NOT a component of promoting an ethics-based culture in an organization?
Which of the following is NOT a component of promoting an ethics-based culture in an organization?
How can the internal audit plan involve ethics-related evaluations?
How can the internal audit plan involve ethics-related evaluations?
Which aspect is important for maintaining an organization’s ethical expectations?
Which aspect is important for maintaining an organization’s ethical expectations?
What does residual risk refer to?
What does residual risk refer to?
Which of the following best defines risk appetite?
Which of the following best defines risk appetite?
What is the purpose of a risk and control matrix?
What is the purpose of a risk and control matrix?
Which aspect of risk assessment is NOT typically considered?
Which aspect of risk assessment is NOT typically considered?
What does risk tolerance indicate?
What does risk tolerance indicate?
In the context of internal auditing, what does the term root cause signify?
In the context of internal auditing, what does the term root cause signify?
Who constitutes senior management within an organization?
Who constitutes senior management within an organization?
Which of the following defines 'significance' in a decision-making process?
Which of the following defines 'significance' in a decision-making process?
What is the primary responsibility of the chief audit executive regarding the internal audit function?
What is the primary responsibility of the chief audit executive regarding the internal audit function?
Which competency is least likely to be developed by internal auditors?
Which competency is least likely to be developed by internal auditors?
How can internal auditors develop their competencies?
How can internal auditors develop their competencies?
Which of the following is a responsibility of internal auditors regarding their professional development?
Which of the following is a responsibility of internal auditors regarding their professional development?
What role does the chief audit executive play in the professional development of internal auditors?
What role does the chief audit executive play in the professional development of internal auditors?
Which of the following areas is NOT suggested for competency development among internal auditors?
Which of the following areas is NOT suggested for competency development among internal auditors?
Which training opportunity is recommended for internal auditors to enhance their skills?
Which training opportunity is recommended for internal auditors to enhance their skills?
What is an essential consideration for internal auditors in their role?
What is an essential consideration for internal auditors in their role?
What is a potential consequence of conflicts of interest in internal auditing?
What is a potential consequence of conflicts of interest in internal auditing?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a conflict of interest?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a conflict of interest?
What should internal auditors do if they identify a situation that may impair objectivity?
What should internal auditors do if they identify a situation that may impair objectivity?
Which policy may the chief audit executive establish regarding gifts and favors?
Which policy may the chief audit executive establish regarding gifts and favors?
How can relationships involving financial ties be perceived in internal auditing?
How can relationships involving financial ties be perceived in internal auditing?
Which of the following actions should internal auditors take regarding potential conflicts?
Which of the following actions should internal auditors take regarding potential conflicts?
What is the primary concern regarding accepting gifts or rewards in internal auditing?
What is the primary concern regarding accepting gifts or rewards in internal auditing?
Which type of policy may organizations implement to guard against conflicts of interest?
Which type of policy may organizations implement to guard against conflicts of interest?
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Guiding Principles
Guiding Principles
15 key principles that enable effective internal auditing.
Mandatory Requirements
Mandatory Requirements
Standards that internal auditors must conform to during engagements.
Topical Requirements
Topical Requirements
Specifications to enhance quality in auditing specific subjects.
Evidence of Conformance
Evidence of Conformance
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Global Guidance
Global Guidance
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Global Practice Guides
Global Practice Guides
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Global Technology Audit Guides (GTAG®)
Global Technology Audit Guides (GTAG®)
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Internal Audit Purpose
Internal Audit Purpose
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Chief Audit Executive
Chief Audit Executive
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Global Internal Audit Standards
Global Internal Audit Standards
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Small Internal Audit Functions
Small Internal Audit Functions
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Quality Assurance Program
Quality Assurance Program
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Public Sector Audits
Public Sector Audits
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Organizational Structures
Organizational Structures
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Funding Structures
Funding Structures
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Terminology Differences
Terminology Differences
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Ethical Expectations
Ethical Expectations
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Internal Auditors' Role
Internal Auditors' Role
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Reporting Concerns
Reporting Concerns
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Ethics-Based Culture
Ethics-Based Culture
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Ethics-Related Risks
Ethics-Related Risks
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Chief Audit Executive's Role
Chief Audit Executive's Role
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Policies and Procedures
Policies and Procedures
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Assessment of Ethics Controls
Assessment of Ethics Controls
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Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest
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Appearance of Impropriety
Appearance of Impropriety
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Nepotism
Nepotism
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Objectivity in Auditing
Objectivity in Auditing
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Acceptance of Gifts Policy
Acceptance of Gifts Policy
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Impairment of Objectivity
Impairment of Objectivity
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Financial Ties
Financial Ties
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Restrictive Policies
Restrictive Policies
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Residual risk
Residual risk
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Risk appetite
Risk appetite
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Risk assessment
Risk assessment
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Risk management
Risk management
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Risk and control matrix
Risk and control matrix
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Root cause
Root cause
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Significance
Significance
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Senior management
Senior management
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Chief Audit Executive Responsibilities
Chief Audit Executive Responsibilities
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Internal Audit Competencies
Internal Audit Competencies
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Economic Risks
Economic Risks
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Professional Credentials
Professional Credentials
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Stakeholder Feedback
Stakeholder Feedback
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Training Opportunities
Training Opportunities
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Pervasive Risks
Pervasive Risks
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Chief Audit Executive Support
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Study Notes
Global Internal Audit Standards
- The Global Internal Audit Standardsâ„¢ are protected by copyright law and operated by The Institute of Internal Auditors, Inc. (The IIA).
- Copyright ©2024 The IIA. All rights reserved.
- No part of the materials may be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any physical, electronic medium without specific permission from the IIA.
- Distribution for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited.
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Acknowledgements
- The IIA is grateful to stakeholders who provided guidance in developing the Global Internal Audit Standardsâ„¢.
- The IIA recognizes members of the International Internal Audit Standards Board, technical advisors, and the Professional Certifications Board.
- The IIA thanks the International Professional Practices Framework Oversight Council for their role in ensuring standards serve the public interest, and staff and technical advisors.
Contents
- The document contains 15 principles and standards organized into 5 domains, covering: Purpose of Internal Auditing, Ethics and Professionalism, Governing the Internal Audit Function, Managing the Internal Audit Function, and Performing Internal Audit Services.
- The document also has an accompanying glossary.
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