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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)- A4% (2)
- B11% (5)
- C80% (37)
- D4% (2)
Explanation
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Topics
#auditor impartiality#audit ethics#confidentiality#engagement acceptance
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