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INDEPENDENT INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-08-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Management Control
- Auditing (Accounting)
- Government Accounting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- internal audit function
1, record 1, English, internal%20audit%20function
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The internal audit function plays a significant role in the evaluation of risk management and internal control. It can support the audit committee by providing an independent view and advice on the adequacy of the control environment of the organization. Part of the audit committee's role is to annually review its effectiveness. 2, record 1, English, - internal%20audit%20function
Record 1, Key term(s)
- internal-audit function
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de gestion
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
- Comptabilité publique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fonction d'audit interne
1, record 1, French, fonction%20d%27audit%20interne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fonction d'audit interne joue un rôle important dans l'évaluation de la gestion des risques et du contrôle interne. Elle peut soutenir le comité d'audit en fournissant une opinion et un point de vue indépendants sur le caractère adéquat de l'environnement de contrôle de l'organisation. Une partie du rôle du comité d'audit consiste à examiner son efficacité chaque année. 2, record 1, French, - fonction%20d%27audit%20interne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-08-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Management Control
- Auditing (Accounting)
- Government Accounting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- audit function
1, record 2, English, audit%20function
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The audit committee should ensure that there is a constructive relationship between the internal audit function and external audit. While each audit function provides independent assurance, the audit committee should, where appropriate, seek to ensure that the internal audit function and external auditor coordinate their audit effort and avoid duplication. 1, record 2, English, - audit%20function
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de gestion
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
- Comptabilité publique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fonction d'audit
1, record 2, French, fonction%20d%27audit
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le comité d'audit doit s'assurer que la relation entre la fonction d'audit interne et la fonction d'audit externe est constructive. Bien que chaque fonction d'audit fournisse une assurance indépendante, le comité d'audit devrait, s'il y a lieu, veiller à ce que la fonction d'audit interne et l'auditeur externe coordonnent leurs efforts afin d'éviter le dédoublement des tâches. 1, record 2, French, - fonction%20d%27audit
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de gestión
- Verificación (Contabilidad)
- Contabilidad pública
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- función de auditoría
1, record 2, Spanish, funci%C3%B3n%20de%20auditor%C3%ADa
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- función de fiscalización 1, record 2, Spanish, funci%C3%B3n%20de%20fiscalizaci%C3%B3n
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-07-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Management Control
- Auditing (Accounting)
- Government Contracts
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- independent internal audit function
1, record 3, English, independent%20internal%20audit%20function
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An effective and efficient independent internal audit function constitutes the third line of defense of the governance framework, providing the financial institution with independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the organization's operations. 2, record 3, English, - independent%20internal%20audit%20function
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de gestion
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
- Marchés publics
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fonction d'audit interne indépendante
1, record 3, French, fonction%20d%27audit%20interne%20ind%C3%A9pendante
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- fonction indépendante d'audit interne 2, record 3, French, fonction%20ind%C3%A9pendante%20d%27audit%20interne
correct, feminine noun
- fonction de vérification interne indépendante 3, record 3, French, fonction%20de%20v%C3%A9rification%20interne%20ind%C3%A9pendante
correct, feminine noun
- fonction indépendante de vérification interne 4, record 3, French, fonction%20ind%C3%A9pendante%20de%20v%C3%A9rification%20interne
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une fonction indépendante d'audit interne efficace et efficiente constitue la troisième ligne de défense du cadre de gouvernance dans la mesure où elle donne à l'institution financière une assurance quant au degré de maîtrise de ses opérations, lui apporte ses conseils pour renforcer leur efficacité et contribuer à créer de la valeur ajoutée. 2, record 3, French, - fonction%20d%27audit%20interne%20ind%C3%A9pendante
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fonction d'audit interne indépendante; fonction indépendante d'audit interne : Le Bureau de la traduction du gouvernement du Canada recommande l'usage du terme «audit» comme équivalent de l'anglais «audit» dans le domaine de la comptabilité (REC-13/2013-02). 5, record 3, French, - fonction%20d%27audit%20interne%20ind%C3%A9pendante
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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