Which of the following would be considered a violation of The HAfs mandatory guidance on...

According to the IIA's mandatory guidance on independence, allowing senior management to have influence over the CAE’s salary adjustments could potentially compromise the independence of the internal audit function. The board should independently approve the CAE's salary without seeking senior management's recommendation to maintain the internal audit function's independence.

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) - International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, specifically standards related to independence.