Which statement most accurately describes how criteria are established for use by internal auditors in determining whether goals and objectives have been accomplished?

Which of the following statements is correct regarding corporate compensation systems and related bonuses?
I.A bonus system should be considered part of the control environment of an organization and should be considered in formulating a report on internal control.
II.Compensation systems are not part of an organization's control system and should not be reported as such.
III.An audit of an organization's compensation system should be performed independently of an audit of the control system over other functions that impact corporate bonuses.

In an environment where employees are frequently penalized for mistakes and the organizational culture is one of fear and blame which of the following is an internal auditor most likely to find?

Which of the following statements is correct regarding disclosure of conformance or nonconformance with the Standards?

Which of the following are acceptable resources for a chief audit executive to use when developing a staffing plan?
1. Co-sourcing arrangements.
2. Employees from other areas of the organization.
3. The organization's external auditors.
4. The organization's audit committee members.