Conclude and explain, with reference to the IPPF (code of ethics or standards) whether it is permissible or not permissible. Provide reason for your conclusion; 1.Mpho Xhosa, an internal auditor of Packing Supplies (Pty) Ltd has recently completed an internal audit engagement to evaluate the marketing department. Based on the experience gained on the marketing engagement, Mpho spends several hours one Sunday working as volunteer consultant to a local hospital that intends conducting an evaluation of its marketing function to attract sponsorship.

Conclude and explain, with reference to the IPPF (code of ethics or standards) whether it is permissible or not permissible. Provide reason for your conclusion; 1.Mpho Xhosa, an internal auditor of Packing Supplies (Pty) Ltd has recently completed an internal audit engagement to evaluate the marketing department. Based on the experience gained on the marketing engagement, Mpho spends several hours one Sunday working as volunteer consultant to a local hospital that intends conducting an evaluation of its marketing function to attract sponsorship.

Contemporary Auditing

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337650380

Author:KNAPP

Publisher:KNAPP

Chapter3: Internal Control Issues

Section3.3: Avon Products, Inc.

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