Final answer:
Internal auditing provides independent appraisals of a company's financial statements, internal control, and operations to ensure accuracy and compliance. Therefore, the correct option is B.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct answer is (b) provides independent appraisals of the company's financial statements, its internal control, and its operations. Internal auditing is a company function that evaluates and assesses the effectiveness of a company's internal control structure.
It helps ensure that the company's financial statements are accurate and reliable, and that the company's operations are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.