The internal audit activity (IAA) wants to measure its performance related to the quality of audit recommendations. Which of the following client survey questions would best help the IAA meet this objective?
A company used simple regression analysis to analyze maintenance costs against machine hours (MH) for a 26-week period when the plant was in full operation.The regression yielded the following estimated cost function:Maintenance Cost = $60 + $0.25/MHThe regression analysis also generated a coefficient of determination (R2), or goodness of fit, of 0.85. Which of the following statements regarding this regression analysis is appropriate?
A limitation of using ratio analysis in an audit engagement is that it:
The chief audit executive's responsibility regarding control processes includes:
Which of the following examples of audit evidence is the most persuasive?
A code of ethics within the internal auditing profession is necessary in order to: