To be effective, an internal audit department must be independent of:
A) operating departments.
B) the accounting department.
C) both A and B.
D) either A or B, but not both.

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An internal audit department must be independent of both operating departments and the accounting department to ensure unbiased and objective evaluations of the organization's operations and financial practices.

To Be Effective, an Internal Audit Department Must Be Independent