Which the following activities should be performed by the internal audit activity to facilitate an effective relationship with the audit committee?
1. Periodically report about the accounting standards followed by the organization.
2. Provide assurance to the audit committee that its charter, activities, and processes are appropriate.
3. Ensure that the role and activities of the internal audit activity are clearly understood and responsive to the needs of the audit committee.
4. Maintain open and effective communications with the audit committee.
What is the primary benefit to the internal audit activity for undertaking an internal quality assessment?
When auditing the award of a major contract, which of the following should an internal auditor suspect as a red flag for a bidding fraud scheme?
1. Subsequent change orders increase requirements for low-bid items.
2. Material contract requirements are different on the actual contract than on the request for bids.
3. A high percentage of employees are charged to indirect accounts.
4. Losing bidders are hired as subcontractors.
Which of the following is not an appropriate activity for internal auditors to perform?
Reviewing prior audit reports and supporting workpapers before an engagement starts enables an internal auditor to do which of the following?
1. To understand better the activity and processes that will be audited.
2. To identify the audit procedures that will be used during the engagement.
3. To ensure that matters of greatest vulnerability will be addressed.
4. To use the information obtained as evidence in the current engagement.
