LMN Pharmaceuticals $($Pty$)$ Ltd is a prominent South African pharmaceutical company that has been

experiencing significant growth. Recently, the company's internal audit team discovered some

irregularities in the financial records. including unexplained discrepancies in imventory levels and

suspicious transactions with certain suppliers.

The management is deeply concemed about the possibility of fraud or misconduct within the

company. They want to conduct a thorough irwestigation to determine the nature and extent of the

irregularities, identify the responsible parties, and take appropriate legal action if necessary.

The board of directors is considering contracting an auditor with specialized skills to conduct the

investigation. They are debating about which type of auditor to hire.

Based on the scenario described, which type of auditor should LMN Pharmaceuticals $($Pty$)$ Ltd contract

to address the specific concerns mentioned? select the best option.

A$.$ Forensic Auditor

B$.$ IT Auditor

C$.$ Government auditor

D$.$ External Auditor