The chief audit executive (CAE) notes during review of the final report of an assurance engagement that management has decided to accept the risks of two significant exposures identified by the audit. Which of the following actions by the CAE would be least prudent in these circumstances?

With which of the following would the internal audit activity discuss findings, conclusions and recommendations prior to issuance of internal audit report?
Business unit management.
Chief audit executive.
Audit committee.
Chief executive officer.

Which of the following is an effective way for an internal auditor to improve communications with the client during a contentious audit?

When establishing a quality assurance and improvement program, the chief audit executive should ensure the program is designed to accomplish which of the following objectives?
1. Add value.
2. Improve operations.
3. Provide assurance that the internal audit activity conforms with the Standards.
4. Provide assurance that the internal audit activity conforms with the IIA Code of Ethics.

According to IIA guidance, which of the following are the most important objectives for helping to ensure the appropriate completion of an engagement?
1.Coordinate audit team members to ensure the efficient execution of all engagement procedures.
2.Confirm engagement workpapers properly support the observations, recommendations, and conclusions.
3.Provide structured learning opportunities for engagement auditors when possible.
4.Ensure engagement objectives are reviewed for satisfactory achievement and are documented properly.