DAFF Corp., a company in the energy sector, is undergoing an environmental audit to

ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability standards. The

internal audit team is responsible for gathering and documenting audit evidence.

a$)$ Discuss the importance of effective communication in the process of gathering

audit evidence during an environmental audit at DAFF Corp. $(10)$

b$)$ Describe the types of audit evidence that are typically collected in an

environmental audit and the methods used to gather this evidence. $(10)$