Calderon, Janysse Clarence A. Module 4 - Activity Sheet: Differentiate Independence From Objectivity
Calderon, Janysse Clarence A. Module 4 - Activity Sheet: Differentiate Independence From Objectivity
Calderon, Janysse Clarence A. Module 4 - Activity Sheet: Differentiate Independence From Objectivity
An auditor must be independent not just in mind but also in appearance. To be able to
be independent, an auditor must take the responsibility to express an opinion in an unbiased
manner. While objectivity, is a kind of mindset that every auditor should have. Auditors should
not let other people and/or other things affect their judgment that may lead to biased opinion.
The two essential components of the IIA’s Code of Ethics are: (1) Principles that are
relevant to the profession and practice of internal auditing, means that an auditor must always
have integrity. And (2) Rules of Conduct that describe behavior norms expected of internal
auditors.