Which of the following statements is true regarding outsourced business processes?

Which of the following statements is true regarding outsourced business processes?
A . Outsourced business processes should not be considered in the internal audit universe because the controls are owned by the external service provider.
B . Generally, independence is improved when the internal audit activity reviews outsourced business processes.
C . The key controls of outsourced business processes typically are more difficult to audit because they are designed and managed externally.
D . The system of internal controls may be better and more efficient when the business
process is outsourced compared to internally sourced.

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Answer: D