An organization is facing a financial downturn and needs to impose major budget reductions to...

Ask management to determine which internal audit engagements are lower risk and could be considered for removal from the annual audit plan.

Ask appropriate stakeholders for their opinion on the potential impacts of reducing the scope of the internal audit plan.

Ask the chief audit executive to determine whether budgetary limitations impede the ability of the internal audit activity to execute its responsibilities.

Ask The human resources department to determine how the annual compensation and salary of the audit staff could be adjusted to achieve savings.