Which of the Following Is the Most Appropriate Step for the Chief

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most appropriate step for the chief audit executive to take in order to avoid defamation of character of the principal suspect in a fraud investigation?

• A) Restrict the use of potentially damaging words to privileged reports or discussions.
• B) Label all workpapers, reports, and correspondence of the internal audit activity as private.
• C) Restrict discussions of the fraud to members of management who express an interest in the investigation.
• D) Destroy all investigation workpapers and reports if the fraud cannot be proven.

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