b. This excerpt from the Interpretation of Standard 1320 addresses the frequency reporting on the QAIP:
To demonstrate conformance with the Definition of Internal Auditing has Code Ethics, and the Standards, the results of external and periodic internal assessments are communicated upon completion of such assessments and the results of ongoing monitoring are communicated at least annually.
5. Importance of Conforming with the Standards
a. Compliance with the Standards requires an effective QAIP
Attribute Standard 1321
Use of "Conforms with the international Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing"
The chief audit executive may state that the internal audit activity conforms with the international Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing only if results of the quality and improvement program support this statement.
6. Importance of Reporting Nonconformance
a. The internal audit activity is a crucial part of a complex organization’s governance processes. Senior management and the board must be informed when an assessment discovers significant nonconformance
Attribute Standard 1322
Disclosure of Nonconformance
When nonconformance with the Definition of Internal Auditing, the Code of Ethics, or the Standards impact the overall scope or operation of the internal audit activity, the chief audit executive must disclose the nonconformance and the impact to senior management and the board.
b. Nonconformance of this type refers to the overall internal audit activity and not to specific engagements.
Stop and review! You have completed the outline for this subunit. Study mu questions 23 through 25 on page 38.