In order to be able ultimately to place reliance on the work of the internal auditor, what should the external auditor do?

      

In order to be able ultimately to place reliance on the work of the internal auditor, what should the external auditor do?

  

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Judy
a. Consider whether the work has been properly staffed, planned, supervised, reviewed and recorded.
b. Compare the results with other evidence such as debtors circularization
c. Satisfy himself that any unusual or “put upon enquiry” items have been fully resolved
d. Examined the reports made and the management’s response to the reports
e. Ensure the work is to be done in time.

Judiesiz answered the question on August 16, 2018 at 19:52


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