9. During a preliminary survey of the accounts receivable function, an internal auditor discovered a potentially major control deficiency while preparing a flowchart. What immediate action should the internal auditor take regarding the weakness?
A. Perform sufficient testing to determine its cause and effect.
B. Report it to the level of management responsible for corrective action.
C. Schedule a separate engagement to evaluate that segment of the accounts receivable function.
D. Highlight the weakness to ensure that procedures to test it are included in the engagement work program.
D. Is incorrect. The evaluation of internal control is based on professional judgment. Information based on judgment is subjective.