During an Audit Engagement in an Insurance Company, an Internal

During an audit engagement in an insurance company, an internal auditor discovered that senior management had purposely misclassified $200, 000 in assets on financial statements submitted to regulatory authorities in order to avoid significant statutory penalties. To remain in compliance with the IIA Code of Ethics, what would be the most appropriate action for the auditor to take?

A) Note the situation in the workpapers and inform the chief executive officer.
B) Send an informative memo to the external auditors.
C) Discuss the matter with audit management and ensure that the audit committee is informed.
D) Report the matter to regulatory authorities since senior management is implicated.