9. Which of the following give the internal auditor the authority to investigate fraud?
A. The Standards.
B. Common law.
C. Management.
D. The IIA's Code of Ethics.
Answer (C) is correct
REQUIRED: The source of an internal auditor’s authority to investigate fraud.
DISCUSSION: Any fraud investigation undertaken by internal auditors must be authorized by management.
Answer (A) is incorrect. The internal auditor has authority only to recommend an investigation.
Answer (B) is incorrect. An internal auditor has on authority under common law.
Answer (D) is incorrect. The IIA's Code of Ethics does not mention fraud investigation.