The Auditor prepares a disclaimer of opinion: a. When he cannot find any misstatement in the report. b. When the financial statements are not following GAAP. c. When he finds some discrepancy in the treatment of some items. d. When he is not able to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidences about an issue.

The Auditor prepares a disclaimer of opinion: a. When he cannot find any misstatement in the report. b. When the financial statements are not following GAAP. c. When he finds some discrepancy in the treatment of some items. d. When he is not able to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidences about an issue.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Author:Libby

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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