During an Engagement, an Internal Auditor Decided to Use Variance

Multiple Choice

During an engagement, an internal auditor decided to use variance analysis as an auditing techniques. Which of the following steps should the auditor pursue if he discovers unexpected deviations of actual results from budget?

A) Report the deviations immediately to the audit committee.
B) Gather additional information to determine the cause of the deviations.
C) Conclude that the budget was unreasonably set and accept the deviations.
D) Perform alternative forms of analytical procedures which provide no deviations.