The board has asked the internal audit activity (IAA) to be involved in the organization's...

According to IIA guidance, the internal audit activity (IAA) can evaluate risk management processes without the need for safeguards. This activity aligns with the internal auditors' role in providing assurance on the effectiveness of the risk management process. Coaching management (Option A) and developing risk management strategies (Option B) involve direct participation in management functions, which could impair objectivity and require safeguards. Facilitating the identification and evaluation of risks (Option C) might also involve a degree of management participation that could compromise independence without proper safeguards. References: IIA Standard 2120 – Risk Management, IIA Practice Guide – Assessing the Adequacy of Risk Management Processes