A company has outgrown its current computer system and the capabilities of its computer personnel.Management has asked the internal audit department to use its expertise to design and install a new computer system and help in hiring a new computer centre director.The internal audit department should:
A)reject the assignment, because making decisions concerning the design and installation of the system would impair the internal audit department's independence.
B)accept the assignment, because this would be very efficient and economical for the company.
C)accept the assignment but not participate in the hiring of the director, because this would cause a loss of independence.
D)reject the assignment, because it would interfere with the completion of other internal audit work.

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Designing and installing a new computer system and participating in hiring decisions for a computer centre director would impair the internal audit department's independence by involving them in management and operational decisions.

A Company Has Outgrown Its Current Computer System and the Capabilities