Which of the following statements is the most appropriate example of the internal audit activity exercising due professional care during an audit of the payroll department?
A.
Internal auditors ensure that the work program is appropriately designed in order to identify all of the risks surrounding the payroll process.
B.
Internal auditors determine whether the policies, procedures, and practices of the payroll department are operating in accordance with relevant laws.
C.
Internal auditors verify whether the board of directors has implemented effective internal controls over the processes used by the payroll department.
D.
Internal auditors ask the organization’s risk manager to determine whether the degree of work planned is sufficient to determine whether payroll payments were complete and accurate.
Due professional care, as defined by the IIA Standards, requires internal auditors to consider the extent of work needed to achieve engagement objectives, including compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Ensuring that the payroll department operates in accordance with relevant laws demonstrates the auditor's responsibility to assess both compliance and effectiveness — a core aspect of due professional care.
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