Asked by Joann Quigee on Jun 16, 2024

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Which of these is a criticism of internal auditing?

A) Excessive government regulation
B) Not based on accepted accounting practices
C) Identical to external auditing
D) Top management snooping and meddling
E) Too vague

Internal Auditing

The ongoing evaluation of a company's operations and performance by a dedicated internal department to ensure compliance and efficiency.

External Auditing

The examination of financial records by an independent third party, to ensure the accuracy and compliance with established standards and regulations.

Top Management

The highest level of managers within an organization, responsible for setting strategies, making major decisions, and guiding the overall direction of the company.

  • Acquire knowledge on the function of internal and external auditing in controlling organizational operations.
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Carly CourtJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
This choice is a criticism of internal auditing as it highlights potential issues with top management interfering with or monitoring internal audit activities. The other options are either incorrect (A, B, E) or do not necessarily represent criticisms of internal auditing (C).