Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectivene4ss of risk management, control and governance processes.

International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) The Institute of- Internal Auditor.

The quality assurance and improvement program must include both internal and external assessments.

The Institute of Internal Auditors Practice Advisory 1310- Requirements of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program.

When nonconformance with the Definition of Internal Auditing, the Code of Ethics, or the Standards impacts the overall scope or operation of the internal audit activity, the chief audit executive must disclose the nonconformance and the impact to senior management and the board.

The Institute of Internal Auditors Practice Advisory 1322- Disclosure of Nonconformance.