Internal Audit V/S External Audit
There are multiple differences between the internal audit and external audit functions, which are as follows: · Internal auditors are company employees, while external auditors work for an outside audit firm. · Internal auditors are hired by the company, while external auditors are appointed by a shareholder vote. · Internal auditors do not have to be CAs, while a CA must direct the activities of the external auditors. · Internal auditors are responsible to management, while external auditors are responsible to the shareholders. · Internal auditors can issue their findings in any type of report format, while external auditors must use specific formats for their audit opinions and management letters. · ...