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The audit committee may serve several important purposes, some of which directly benefit the internal audit activity.

The most significant benefit provided by the audit committee to the internal audit activity is

A. Protecting the independence of the internal audit activity from undue management influence.

B. Reviewing annual engagement work schedules and monitoring engagement results.

C. Approving engagement work schedules, scheduling, staffing, and meeting with the internal auditors as needed.

D. Reviewing copies of the procedures manuals for selected organizational operations and meeting with organizational officials to discuss them.

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Date Posted: 2015/02/25
Bassma  Assad
by Bassma Assad , Head of HR (National Employment & HR Projects) , Ministry of Human resources and emirtization

i am not in the profission of internal audit

Ali Haider
by Ali Haider , HR/Compliance Officer , Casual sportswear Pvt Ltd Karachi

As iam in Company which Exports Denim in different countries so we do internal audit as per customer requirement the major advantage of IA is to Control process in organization and it also helps to derectly and indirectly benefit to the organization 

Abdullah Aljehemi
by Abdullah Aljehemi , رئيس قسم التقارير الطبية , مدينة الملك سعود الطبية

To be honest. I am not in the profission of internal audit

 

 

Ahmed Soliman
by Ahmed Soliman , مهندس مدني , رحلة العقارية

The audit committee’s oversight and support are essential to the success of the internal audit activity. By ensuring independence, reviewing performance, addressing audit findings, and allocating resources, the committee strengthens the internal audit function, ensuring it adds value to the organization and contributes to effective risk management and corporate governance.

MOHAMMAD QUMRUZZAMAN
by MOHAMMAD QUMRUZZAMAN , Product Manager , Singer Bangladesh Limited

The audit committee plays a crucial role in ensuring effective governance, risk management, and control processes within an organization. Its responsibilities can directly and indirectly benefit the internal audit activity (IAA).

Kaiser  Bashir
by Kaiser Bashir , Sr. Advisor HR Operations , Concentrix - India

The audit committee plays a crucial role in the governance of an organization, and its responsibilities can directly benefit the internal audit activity in several ways:

  1. Oversight and Support: The audit committee provides oversight to the internal audit activity, ensuring that it operates independently and effectively. This includes approving the internal audit plan, reviewing audit results, and ensuring that internal audit has sufficient resources and authority to carry out its duties.

  2. Improving Internal Audit’s Credibility: By actively supporting the internal audit function, the audit committee helps enhance its credibility within the organization. This endorsement can foster greater collaboration between internal auditors and other departments, improving the overall audit process.

  3. Addressing Issues Raised by Internal Audit: The audit committee serves as a key point of contact for the internal audit team when it identifies significant risks, weaknesses, or deficiencies within the organization. The committee can take necessary actions to address these issues at a higher level, ensuring that they are resolved effectively.

  4. Ensuring Independence: The audit committee can protect the internal audit function's independence by ensuring that internal auditors report directly to them rather than management. This minimizes potential conflicts of interest and ensures that internal audits are conducted objectively.

Mohammad nesar Alam
by Mohammad nesar Alam , Store Keeper , Azhar holding company

Oversight of Internal Controls The audit committee ensures that internal controls are in place and functioning effectively. By overseeing the internal audit function, they help ensure that audits are conducted properly, and any weaknesses in internal controls are identified and addressed.

Hosam Eldin Harish
by Hosam Eldin Harish , Power Transmission Coordination Center Manager, , TRANSCO-TAQA

Reviewing the organization's procedures and processing then select some operations for discussion with the concerned teams.

Aali Shan Ghaffar Ghaffar
by Aali Shan Ghaffar Ghaffar , Administrative Assistant , Aga khan Foundation Islamabad, Pakistan

The audit committee plays a crucial role in supporting and enhancing the effectiveness of the internal audit activity. Here are some of the important purposes it serves:

  1. Oversight and Governance: The audit committee provides oversight of the internal audit function, ensuring it operates independently and effectively within the organization’s governance framework.

  2. Strategic Alignment: By aligning internal audit activities with organizational goals, the committee helps ensure that audits focus on key risk areas and add value to the organization.

  3. Resource Allocation: The committee can advocate for adequate resources and support for the internal audit function, ensuring that it has the tools and personnel needed to perform its duties effectively.

  4. Communication Channel: The audit committee serves as a key communication link between internal auditors and the board of directors, facilitating transparency and ensuring that important findings and recommendations are addressed.

  5. Performance Evaluation: The committee assesses the performance of the internal audit function, providing feedback and guidance to enhance its effectiveness and overall contribution to the organization.

Vasanth Rathod
by Vasanth Rathod , Facility Management Executive , Jain Allied Science

Audit of companeis and for life there should be an inventories are the most crucial for the purpose to meet up

mohamed sabra
by mohamed sabra , مدير ادارة , ادارة المشروعات والاصول العقارية ببنك‎ - مصر

 I am not currently in the internal audit profession, but it is one of the important management functions in controlling and correcting any deviation for the benefit of the business and the life of the facility.

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