The chief audit executive (CAE) for a manufacturing company included in this year s audit plan a review of the company's laboratory, using an experienced external service provider. The audit plan was approved by the audit committee without any changes At the time of engaging the external service provider, the CAE also secured the approval from the CEO. Who is responsible for ensuring that the conclusions reached for this exercise are adequately supported7

Which of the following is an advantage to using the questionnaire approach when conducting risk and control self assessments?

During the quarterly review of the internal audit activity's performance, the chief audit executive (CAE) notes that actual engagement hours consistently exceed the budget. Which of the following strategies would most likely help the CAE address this problem?
The budget should consider time spent on similar engagements.
The budget should consider the proficiency of the assigned auditors.
The budget estimate should provide for unexpected delays.
The budget should be specific as to time for each work assignment.

During the development of a purchasing system, an auditor reviewed the payment authorization program.
Which of the following actions should the auditor recommend for a situation in which the quantity invoiced is greater than the quantity received?

The chief audit executive (CAE) manages a large internal audit activity (IAA) reporting functionally to the audit committee and administratively to the chief risk officer. During the CAE's recent unplanned medical leave, several internal audit reports were completed and waiting for CAE approval, however, no formal delegation of authority was in place to anticipate this situation. In order to preserve the independence of the IAA, which of the following would be the most appropriate individual to review and approve these reports during the CAE's absence?