alleryStart learning →To whom do internal auditors of US listed companies report functionally?
ABoard or audit committee
BThe sales department
CThe external auditor
DCompany shareholders
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Board or audit committee
Reporting functionally to the board or its audit committee, not management, protects their independence.
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