Questions for understanding risk management
The holding of a position on a Board or in a control committee in an organisation is a considerable responsibility and may also lead to personal liability.
While The IIA has provided standards and guidelines for the practice of internal audit through the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), internal auditors and chief audit executives (CAEs) continue to experience difficulties when attempting to balance the requirements of the IPPF with management expectations. The true challenge for any internal auditor is to appropriately apply the Standards while exerting adequate independence and objectivity in the face of management pressure.