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Larger
organizations and financial institutions typically have an internal
audit function. This function is normally performed by one or more individuals whose duties are to objectively examine financial controls and
systems, as well as quality control, customer satisfaction, and
productivity within their company or organization and recommend
improvements to areas examined. Internal auditors typically report to
executive management and/or the board of directors.
Organizations that report to the SEC
ordinarily are not permitted to have their internal audit function
performed by the same entity that performs its external audit. |