A former line supervisor from the Financial Services Department has completed six months of a two-year development opportunity with the internal audit activity (IAA). She is assigned to a team that will audit the organization's payroll function, which is managed by the Human Resources Department. Which of the following statements is most relevant regarding her independence and objectivity with respect to the payroll audit?

Which of the following statements best explains why internal auditors map processes?
1. To obtain audit evidence to support auditor's observations.
2. To determine scope and objectives of the audit.
3. To facilitate the identification of ownership and responsibility for key risks.
4. To identify potential efficiency improvements.

While auditing an organization's credit approval process, an internal auditor learns that the organization has made a large loan to another auditor's relative. Which course of action should the auditor take?

Which of the following is most likely to be considered a control weakness?

While attending a conference, an internal auditor won an all-expense paid trip sponsored by a vendor of the internal auditor's organization.
Which of the following actions are most appropriate for the auditor to take?