Which of the following behaviors could represent a significant ethical risk if exhibited by an organization's board?
1. Intervening during an audit involving ethical wrongdoing.
2. Discussing periodic reports of ethical breaches.
3. Authorizing an investigation of an unsafe product.
4. Negotiating a settlement of an employee claim for personal damages.

Which of the following would most likely cause an internal auditor to consider adding fraud work steps to the audit program?

At the conclusion of an audit of an organization's treasury department, a report was issued to the treasurer, chief financial officer, president, and board. Because of the sensitivity of some findings, a follow-up review was performed. The auditor should provide the report of follow-up findings to the:
I. Treasurer.
II. Chief financial officer.
III. President.
IV. Board.

In reviewing the appropriateness of the minimum quantity level of inventory established by a department, an auditor would be least likely to consider:

Which of The following best justifies an internal auditor's decision to issue a preliminary audit report?