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IT Audit Function Independence
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IT Audit Function Independence

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What does independence entail in the context of the IT audit function?

  • Performing nonaudit roles in IT initiatives
  • Reporting to multiple levels within the enterprise
  • Self-governance and freedom from conditions that threaten objectivity (correct)
  • Managing threats to objectivity at the engagement level only
  • How can independence be supported in the audit function according to the text?

  • Reporting to a level that provides organizational independence (correct)
  • Withholding information about any impairment to independence
  • Performing nonaudit roles in IT initiatives
  • Failing to address independence and accountability in the charter or engagement letter
  • What is a key action to take if independence is impaired according to the text?

  • Ignore the impairment and continue with the audit
  • Move the audit function to report directly to a department head
  • Hide any signs of potential impairment
  • Disclose the details of the impairment to the appropriate parties (correct)
  • Why should the audit function not perform nonaudit roles in IT initiatives?

    <p>To prevent impairment of future independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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