The Internal Auditor Is Asked to Conduct an Investigation Involving

question 348

Multiple Choice

The internal auditor is asked to conduct an investigation involving a suspected fraud. According to the Standards, which of the following statements regarding the investigation process is false?

• A) The auditor should use anonymous surveys of coworkers to assess the character and behavior of the suspect.
• B) The auditor must give consideration to the risk of unidentified co-conspirators whether indications exist or not.
• C) The auditor should not limit the collection of information by prejudging its relevance to the investigation.
• D) The auditor must consider the risk that audit procedures may inadvertently violate the rights of the suspect.

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