As with Most Professionals, Internal Auditors Must Follow Guidelines Promoting

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Essay

As with most professionals, internal auditors must follow guidelines promoting ethical conduct. The IIA Code of Ethics is important for internal auditors because the reliability of their work depends on a reputation for a high level of personal integrity. The Code of Ethics consists of four main principles of ethical conduct and some associated rules that underpin the expected conduct of IIA members. List the four main principles of the Code of Ethics and explain each.

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Definitions:

Sunken Fontanel

A condition where the soft spot on a baby’s skull appears depressed or caved in, potentially indicating dehydration or illness.

Tonic-Clonic Seizure

A type of seizure that involves a sudden loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions, previously known as a grand mal seizure.

Postictal Confusion

A state of clouded consciousness and disorientation that occurs immediately following a seizure.

Reye Syndrome

An uncommon yet severe disorder characterized by inflammation in the brain and liver, typically linked to the consumption of aspirin by children who are recuperating from a viral illness.