TIAPS Module 1 Audit and Assurance workbook
B.1.2 Independence, Objectivity, and Competency IIA Internal Audit Competency Framework Due Professional Care: General Awareness: Describe due professional care. Applied Knowledge: Demonstrate due professional care. Expert: Evaluate and conclude on the application of due professional care. 25 Competency is a principle of the Code of Ethics and a prerequisite for maintaining objectivity. The IIA Competency Framework is discussed in more detail in section C.1.6. 25 Internal Audit Competency Framework, The IIA, 2022. 30
B.1: Reflection Is it possible to be objective but not independent? Or independent but not objective? Sometimes internal auditors are asked: you are employed by the organization, you are familiar with its activities and individuals, so how can you be truly independent and objective? How would you respond to such a challenge? 31
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B.1.2 Independence, Objectivity, <strong>and</strong> Competency<br />
IIA Internal <strong>Audit</strong> Competency Framework<br />
Due Professional Care:<br />
General Awareness: Describe due professional care.<br />
Applied Knowledge: Demonstrate due professional care.<br />
Expert: Evaluate <strong>and</strong> conclude on the application of due professional care. 25<br />
Competency is a principle of the Code of Ethics <strong>and</strong> a prerequisite for maintaining<br />
objectivity.<br />
The IIA Competency Framework is discussed in more detail in section C.1.6.<br />
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Internal <strong>Audit</strong> Competency Framework, The IIA, 2022.<br />
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