During an assurance engagement, an internal auditor noted that the time staff spent accessing customer information in large Excel spreadsheets could be reduced significantly through the use of macros. The auditor would like to train staff on how to use the macros. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action for the internal auditor to take?

Considering the five-attribute approach to documenting deficiencies in an area under review which of the following answers the question. "What should be in place?''

An internal auditor is asked to review a recently completed renovation to a retail outlet. Which of the following would provide the most reliable evidence that the completed work conformed to the plan?

An internal audit team was conducting an assurance engagement to review segregation of duties in the purchasing function. The internal auditors reviewed a sample of purchase orders from the past two year and discovered that 2 percent were signed by employees who were operating in a designated acting capacity due to employee absence. According to IIA guidance, which of the following attributes of information would most likely assist the auditor in deciding whether to report this finding?

Which of the following factors should a chief audit executive consider when determining the audit universe?
1. Components of the organization's strategic plan.
2. Inputs from senior management and the board.
3. Views of competitors and business associates.
4. Results of exit interviews with departing employees.