Operational audits generally have been conducted by internal auditors and governmental audit agencies but may be performed by certified public accountants. Aprimary purpose of an operational audit is to provide(1) a means of assurance that internal accounting controls are functioning as planned.(2) a measure of management performance in meeting organizational goals.(3) the results of internal examinations of financial and accounting matters to acompany’s top-level management.(4) aid to the independent auditor, who is conducting the audit of the financialstatements

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