According to IIA guidance, which of the following are macro-level audit activities performed for an assurance engagement of the purchasing department? 1. Obtain and review all purchasing-related audit reports issued within the past year. 2. Meet with the quality assurance group to discuss its previous reports of any purchasing-related findings. 3. Review a memo written by the purchasing manager that outlines ongoing problems with the purchasing software. 4. Request a copy of the report from a purchasing audit conducted last year by an external service provider.
A) 1 and 2.
B) 1 and 3.
C) 2 and 4.
D) 3 and 4.

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Macro-level audit activities involve obtaining a broad understanding of the audit area. Reviewing past audit reports (1) and meeting with other departments to discuss relevant findings (2) are macro-level activities.

According to IIA Guidance, Which of the Following Are Macro-Level