A recently appointed chief audit executive (CAE) learns that the audit plan for the upcoming year prepared by the CAE's predecessor has only been reviewed by the audit committee. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action for the CAE to take next in order to gain management support for the audit plan?
- Send a copy of the entire audit plan to management of the areas to be audited, with specific assigned dates when the engagements will be conducted.
- Meet with management of each area to be audited and explain the purpose and scope of the audit engagement in their area.
- Plan for formal entry meetings and engagement letters at the beginning of each engagement and ensure that management understands all work to be undertaken.
- Proceed with the audit plan because it is already approved.
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