Line Management of a Manufacturing Operation Requests an Operational Audit

question 124

Multiple Choice

Line management of a manufacturing operation requests an operational audit. They are seeking recommendations for policies and procedures to enhance control over the operation. What should the internal audit activity do?

• A) Review the effectiveness of current policies and procedures but avoid making control recommendations due to impaired objectivity.
• B) Perform the engagement and make appropriate recommendations for policies and procedures.
• C) Turn down the engagement because recommending controls would impair future objectivity regarding this client.
• D) Turn down the engagement because an operational audit should not review policies and procedures.