Internal Auditor Independence Would Not Be Impaired If the Auditor

question 21

Multiple Choice

Internal auditor independence would not be impaired if the auditor:

• A) made management decisions relating to financial activities.
• B) assumes operating responsibilities.
• C) reports directly to the controller.
• D) reports directly to the treasurer.
• E) makes recommendations based on audit findings.

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Definitions:

Cardiac Muscle Cells

Specialized muscle cells found in the heart that contract to pump blood throughout the body, characterized by their striated appearance and intercalated discs.

Gap Junctions

Specialized intercellular connections that allow for direct communication between the cytoplasm of two cells, enabling the transfer of ions and molecules.

Cytoplasm

The material or protoplasm within a living cell, excluding the nucleus, filled with organelles and is the site of most cellular activities.

Right Atrium

The upper right chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the body through the vena cavae.