Describe a situation that would require an auditor to give an unmodified opinion without a standard report. Describe a situation that would cause an auditor to modify their opinion. Analyze possible actions an auditor might take if a client’s financial statements depart from GAAP. Do you think the demand for assurance services will increase or decrease in the future? Explain.

Describe a situation that would require an auditor to give an unmodified opinion without a standard report. Describe a situation that would cause an auditor to modify their opinion. Analyze possible actions an auditor might take if a client’s financial statements depart from GAAP. Do you think the demand for assurance services will increase or decrease in the future? Explain.

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach to Conducting a Quality Audit

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305080577

Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Publisher:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Chapter16: Advanced Topics Concerning Complex Auditing Judgments

Section: Chapter Questions

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