TIAPS Module 1 Audit and Assurance workbook
• Ensure the internal audit function has free and unrestricted access to all functions, records, property, and personnel pertinent to carrying out any engagement, subject to accountability for confidentiality and safeguarding of records and information. 31 The authority conferred on the internal audit function through its mandate as confirmed in the charter and/or legislation carries with it reciprocal responsibilities for the head of the internal audit function. These include: • Submitting at least annually a risk-based internal audit plan. • Communicating with senior management and the governing body the impact of resource limitations on the plan. • Ensuring the internal audit activity has access to appropriate resources regarding competency and skill. • Managing the activity appropriately for it to fulfill its mandate. • Ensuring conformance with IIA Standards. • Communicating the results of the internal audit function’s work and following up on agreed-to corrective actions. • Coordinating with other assurance providers. • Reporting periodically on the results of quality assurance and improvement program. 32 31 IIA Position Paper: The Internal Audit Charter, The Institute of Internal Auditors, 2019 32 IIA Position Paper: The Internal Audit Charter, The Institute of Internal Auditors, 2019 34
B.2: Reflection When was the last time you reviewed the internal audit mandate? Is the internal audit function able to fulfil all the responsibilities in its mandate? What changes are needed either to strengthen the mandate or enable the function to satisfy its responsibilities? 35
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B.2: Reflection<br />
When was the last time you reviewed the internal audit m<strong>and</strong>ate?<br />
Is the internal audit function able to fulfil all the responsibilities in its m<strong>and</strong>ate?<br />
What changes are needed either to strengthen the m<strong>and</strong>ate or enable the function to<br />
satisfy its responsibilities?<br />
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