Day: April 2, 2026

Which ONE of the following best describes the term ‘operational audit’?

Select ONE answer:

1. Any audit performed by the internal auditor
2. An audit of the operational processes of the organisation
3. An audit performed by the operations director
4. A statutory audit

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

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This multiple-choice question is suitable for Accounting KS5 classes.

The answer is 2

1. Not correct
2. Correct – An operational audit is just one type of work carried out by the internal auditor. Another audit work activity might include, for example, investigation into a suspected fraud. Therefore, the term does not apply to all internal audit work.
3. Not correct
4. Not correct

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