S1: Internal audit is a part of internal control. S2: Internal audit is conducted by external auditors. Which statement(s) is/are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

S1: Internal audit is a part of internal control. S2: Internal audit is conducted by external auditors. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S1 only
B. Both S1 and S2
C. S2 only
D. Neither S1 nor S2
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Internal audit is a continuous appraisal system and a vital component of the internal control framework. It is conducted by the management's own staff or appointed internal auditors, not by external statutory auditors. S1 is correct, S2 is incorrect.

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