What is the correct relationship of internal audit to senior management?

Reporting and Relationships Case Study: Internal Auditing Reporting Relationships: Serving Two Masters (see file enclosed)
Review the information contained with the governance report, and answer the following questions in a three page paper that addresses:
1. What is the correct relationship of internal audit to senior management?
2. How should conflict be managed? Is conflict inevitable?
3. What types of relationships would compromise independence?
4. What should the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors do to ensure auditor independence?