An impairment to independence occurs when the CAE's supervisor is responsible for functions that the CAE may need to audit. This dual responsibility can create a conflict of interest and impact the objectivity of the internal audit activity. References:
IIA Standard 1110: Organizational Independence.
IIA Practice Guide: Independence and Objectivity.
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