Under What Circumstance Is It Appropriate for the Auditor to Rely

question 78

Multiple Choice

Under what circumstance is it appropriate for the auditor to rely on the work of an internal auditor?

• A)It is never acceptable for the external auditor to rely upon the work of the internal auditor.
• B)The external auditor may relay on certain of the work of the internal auditor after making a comprehensive assessment of the auditor and his/her work.
• C)The external auditor may rely on the work of the internal auditor if he/she is also a CPA.
• D)There is no restriction in relying upon the work of internal auditors.

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Definitions:

Endocrine Glands

Internal organs that produce hormones and release them into the bloodstream.

Natural Killer Cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the body's immune response by attacking tumors and virally infected cells.

White Blood Cell

Cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Immune System

The body's defense mechanism against pathogens, comprising various organs, cells, and proteins.