Which of the following would be considered in determining whether an internal audit department is independent?
A)The organizational level of the chief audit officer and the objectivity of the audit staff.
B)A requirement for the auditors to report to the audit committee and the composition of the audit committee.
C)The organizational status of the audit committee and the individual independence of internal auditors in the department.
D)The nature of the audit charter and the objectivity of the audit staff.Question also found in textbook

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The independence of an internal audit department is determined by the organizational level of the chief audit officer, which ensures they have sufficient authority, and the objectivity of the audit staff, which ensures unbiased audit processes.

Which of the Following Would Be Considered in Determining Whether