The chief audit executive can illustrate the value of the internal audit activity by reporting which of the following to the board?

According to the Standards, which of the following best describes the responsibility of the chief audit executive (CAE) for approving the final engagement report?
* The CAE is responsible for obtaining management approval before issuing the final report.
* The CAE has overall responsibility for the report but can delegate the review and approval of the report.
* The CAE is responsible for obtaining senior management's approval before releasing the final report.
* The CAE is responsible for approving to whom and how the final report will be disseminated.

The chief audit executive (CAE) of a large retail operation believes that senior management has accepted a level of risk that exceeds the organization's current risk tolerance with respect to a major expansion. The CAE plans to meet with senior management to discuss these concerns. According to IIA guidance, which of the following would be an appropriate course of action in preparation for this meeting?
* Understand management's basis for the decision.
* Advise the board of the concern and upcoming meeting.
* Ascertain which members of management have accepted the risk.
* Determine if management has the authority to accept the risk.

Management requested the chief audit executive (CAE) to include an audit of the organization's health and safety program in next year's annual audit plan. However, the internal audit department has no expertise in this area. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action by the CAE?

Which of the following is not a reason for an internal auditor to prepare an audit plan before the detailed audit work begins?