According to IIA guidance, which of the following best describes the chief audit executive s...

According to IIA standards, the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) is responsible for confirming to the board, at least annually, the organizational independence of the internal audit activity. This is crucial for maintaining the effectiveness of the audit function and ensuring that it operates without undue influence from management, thereby allowing the board to trust in the impartiality and efficacy of the audit reports.

IIA Standard 1110.A1: " Organizational Independence "