Which of the Following Statements Regarding an Internal Auditor's Responsibility

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding an internal auditor's responsibility for detecting fraud is not correct?

• A) The auditor should have sufficient knowledge to detect red flags.
• B) The auditor may obtain assistance from outside experts in areas where the auditor is not sufficiently proficient.
• C) The auditor should identify control weaknesses which could allow fraud to occur.
• D) The auditor should detect fraud before recommending a fraud investigation should take place.

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