1. The Consulting Engagement
Chapter 15
The Consulting Engagement

2. Chapter 15 Learning Objectives
Articulate the difference between assurance and consulting engagements.
Understand that engagements may be blended to include both assurance and consulting components.
Discuss the various types of consulting services provided by internal auditors.
Understand how internal audit functions select which requested consulting engagements to perform.
Understand the process for conducting an advisory consulting engagement.
Describe the benefits to an organization when the internal audit function provides consulting services.
Show how the internal audit function can provide insight to stakeholders through the performance of consulting engagements.
Understand the importance of determining customer expectations for consulting activities.
Discuss the Standards as they pertain to consulting engagements.
Understand the need for the internal audit function to set boundaries for consulting activities.
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3. Exhibit 15-1
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4. Exhibit 15-2
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5. Exhibit 15-3
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6. Exhibit 15-4
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7. Exhibit 15-5
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8. Exhibit 15-6
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9. Exhibit 15-7
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10. Exhibit 15-8
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