Which of the following actions would best help the internal audit activity promote continuous improvement in control effectiveness within the organization?

In its five years of existence, an internal audit activity conducted a single internal assessment of its quality assurance and improvement program (QAIP). The results of that assessment showed that the internal audit activity did not conform with the Standards. Prior to this, an external assessment of the internal audit activity's QAIP was conducted, which reported that the internal audit activity was in conformance with the Standards. Considering the two assessments, what would be the internal audit activity's current state of conformance with the Standards?

It is important for the chief audit executive to consider the level of competence of the internal audit staff because their competence influences which of the following?

According to MA guidance, which of the following statements is true regarding an effective governance process?

As a result of a high-profile processing error, respective business unit managers are implementing new controls. The internal audit team was asked for their advice regarding the controls. The objective of this consulting engagement would be determined by which of the following?

During an audit engagement of a large retail store, internal auditors noted significant discrepancies between available inventory and sales and suspect an abuse of cash register refunds and voids.

Which of the following would be the most effective preventative control to reduce these losses?

A chief audit executive ensures that the internal audit activity provides annual training to management on internal controls. Where is the nature of these services defined?

An internal auditor is finalizing an audit report on the effectiveness of the organization's overall system of internal control. Several audit tests were performed, and the only issue identified was that the CEO frequently asks employees to make exceptions or bypass the organization's standard written policies and procedures. Which of the following conclusions is most appropriate for the auditor to report?

In addition to her internal audit activity responsibilities, the chief audit executive has been asked to oversee the organization's insurance function. Which of the following responses is most appropriate?