Which of the Following Actions by the Internal Audit Activity

question 286

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions by the internal audit activity provides strong evidence that it is organizationally independent?

• A) It reviews engagement results for evidence of undue influence before releasing the final report.
• B) It requires all internal audit staff to sign annual non-disclosure and potential conflict of interest statements.
• C) It maintains direct interactions with the audit committee or board.
• D) It releases an approved internal audit charter stating that the internal audit activity is independent.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones, regulating body temperature, and maintaining daily physiological cycles.

Ghrelin

A hormone produced in the stomach that stimulates appetite and signals the brain to increase food intake.

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that regulates body weight by signaling the brain to reduce appetite and increase energy expenditure.

Insulin

A hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.