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• Communication and information exchange are important components of the work of an internal audit department.

• The confidentiality of information must be observed at all times.

• The correct tone and style of communication are as important as the right timing.

• Internal Audit has to conduct itself professionally and objectively in verbal and written communication.

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(2008). Cooperation. In: Kagermann, H., Kinney, W., Küting, K., Weber, CP. (eds) Internal Audit Handbook. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-70887-2_26

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