Explain the Difference Between the Functions of an Internal Auditor

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Essay

Explain the difference between the functions of an internal auditor and an external auditor.

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Definitions:

CGT

Capital Gains Tax, which is a tax on the profit realized on the sale of a non-inventory asset.

Flotation Cost

The total costs incurred by a company in offering its securities to the public, including underwriting, legal, and registration fees.

Target Capital Structure

The mix of debt, equity, and other financing sources a company aims to use to finance its operations and growth.

WACC

Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) is the rate that a company is expected to pay on average to all its security holders to finance its assets.