One of an accounting firm’s basic objectives is to provide professional services that conform to professional standards. Reasonable assurance of achieving this objective can be obtained by followinga. Generally accepted auditing standards.b. Standards within a system of quality control.c. Generally accepted accounting principles.d. International auditing standards.

Which of the following attributes most clearly differentiates a CPA who audits management's financial statements as contrasted to management?   a. Integrity b. Competence. c. Independence. d. Keeping informed on current professional developments.

Fundamental Principles (Comprehensive). In each of the following, identify which ofthe elements of the fundamental principles is most applicable. In addition, discuss whataction(s) (if any) you believe auditors should take with respect to these issues.a. An entity has contacted you about performing its audit engagement. You have not previously served a client in the entity’s industry, which has many industry-specific accounting issues that are both technical and complex.b. An entity has entered into a number of lease agreements. Based on the requirements ofGAAP, you believe that these obligations meet the criteria for being classified as capitalleases; however, the entity has elected to treat these leases as operating leases, providingfull and complete disclosure of this treatment in the footnotes to the financial statements.c. Because of a disagreement with its current auditors, an entity has contacted you aboutconducting its current-year audit. However, because the previous auditors…

Which of the following is not a purpose of the Center for Audit Quality which is affiliated with the AICPA? a. to serve investors b. to serve the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) c. to serve the capital markets d. to serve public company auditors