During an audit, an employee with whom you have developed a good working relationship informs you that she has some information about top management that would be damaging to the organization and may concern illegal activities. The employee does not want her name associated with the release of the information. Which of the following actions would be considered inconsistent with the IIA Code of Ethics and Standards?
a) suggest the person consider talking to legal counsel
b) inform the individual that you will attempt to keep the source of the information confidential and will look into the matter further
c) assure the employee that you can maintain her anonymity and listen to the information
d) inform the employee of other methods of communicating this type of information
e) suggest that she talk with the organizations compliance officer
Ans: c) assure the employee that you can maintain her anonymity and listen to the information
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