Which of the Following Is the Most Appropriate Step for the Chief

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most appropriate step for the chief audit executive to take in order to avoid defamation of character of the principal suspect in a fraud investigation?

A) Restrict the use of potentially damaging words to privileged reports or discussions.
B) Label all workpapers, reports, and correspondence of the internal audit activity as private.
C) Restrict discussions of the fraud to members of management who express an interest in the investigation.
D) Destroy all investigation workpapers and reports if the fraud cannot be proven.