REQUIRED: The activities for which the board id responsible.
DISCUSSION: Organizational independence is effectively achieved when the CAE reports functionally to the board. Example of functional reporting to the board involve board
1.Approving the internal audit charter
2.Approving the risk-based internal audit plan
3.Receiving communications from the CAE on the internal audit activity’s performance
4.Approving decisions regarding the appointment and removal of the CAE
5.Making appropriate inquiries of management and the CAE to determine whether there are inappropriate scope or resource limitations (Inter. Attr. Std. 1110)
Answer (A) is incorrect. Internal communication and information flows are administrative reporting items. Administrative reporting is the reporting relationship within the management structure. Furthermore, functional reporting also involves the board’s approval of annual compensation and salary adjustments for the CAE.
Answer (C) is incorrect. Internal communication and information flows are administrative reporting items. Moreover, functional reporting also involves the board’s approval of internal audit risk assessment and related audit plan.
Answer (D) is incorrect. Internal communication and information flows are administrative reporting items.