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LEAD-AUDITOR · Question #369

An external auditor discusses previous audit findings with a friend who is an internal auditor at the auditee's organization before accepting a new audit engagement. Is this behavior appropriate?

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Auditor Competence and Ethics

Question

An external auditor discusses previous audit findings with a friend who is an internal auditor at the auditee's organization before accepting a new audit engagement. Is this behavior appropriate?

Options

  • AYes, as long as the friend provides accurate details.
  • BYes, auditors can review past reports before accepting assignments.
  • CNo, auditors must maintain impartiality when evaluating engagement offers.
  • DNo, this is permitted only after the engagement has begun.

How the community answered

(46 responses)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    11% (5)
  • C
    80% (37)
  • D
    4% (2)

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Topics

#auditor impartiality#audit ethics#confidentiality#engagement acceptance

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