An internal auditor for a financial institution has just completed an audit of loan processing. Of the 81 loans approved by the loan committee, the auditor found seven loans which exceeded the approved amount. Which of the following actions would be inappropriate on the part of the auditor?

During an engagement the internal auditors reported that the organization was paying suppliers without receiving the merchandise. Management responded that it would immediately establish the use of receiving reports. As part of the follow-up activity, which of the following procedures would be the most appropriate in determining that management action was implemented?

An audit of management's quality program includes testing the accuracy of the cost-of-quality reports provided to management. Which of the following internal control objectives is the focus of this testing?

During an audit, an employee, who does not want to be identified, offers to provide information that would be damaging to the organization and may concern illegal activities. Which of the following actions by the auditor would not be consistent with the IIA Code of Ethics and Standards?

An internal auditor has been assigned to perform a quality audit on a manufacturing plant. Which course of action should the auditor perform first?