Which of the following is the best way to detect fraud?

An internal auditor who is carrying out an engagement to review controls related to corporate tax reporting must possess which of the following competencies?
1. Proficiency in analyzing key IT risks and controls.
2. The ability to recognize significant deviations from good business practices.
3. Knowledge of key indicators of fraud in tax reporting.
4. The ability to recognize the existence of problems related to tax accounting.

Which of the following items should the chief audit executive disclose to senior management regarding the results of the internal audit activity's quality assessments?

According to IIA guidance, which of the following is an area in which the internal auditor should be proficient?

The chief audit executive of a medium-sized financial institution is evaluating the staffing model of the internal audit activity (IAA). According to IIA guidance, which of the following are the most appropriate strategies to maximize the value of the current IAA resources?
* The annual audit plan should include audits that are consistent with the skills of the IAA.
* Audits of high-risk areas of the organization should be conducted by internal audit staff.
* External resources may be hired to provide subject-matter expertise but should be supervised.
* Auditors should develop their skills by being assigned to complex audits for learning opportunities.