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Question 12
How can an audit organization ensure its auditors maintain objectivity during an audit?
- A By establishing a clear code of ethics and professional conduct
- B By ensuring that auditors are not involved in the design or implementation of the auditee's management system
- C By providing adequate training and resources for auditors
- D By regularly rotating auditors between different auditees and industries
Reveal correct answer
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Establishing a clear code of ethics and professional conduct is important in ensuring that auditors maintain objectivity during an audit. This code should outline the auditor's obligations to remain impartial, unbiased and independent throughout the audit process. It should also procedures for avoiding conflicts of interest and disclosing potential conflicts to the audit organization.Discussion
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