Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the audit planning phase? a) To determine the timing of the audit work. b) To communicate the results of the audit. c) To document the scope, objective(s), preliminary risk assessment and plan for the audit. d) To document the plan for substantive audit requirements.

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the audit planning phase? a) To determine the timing of the audit work. b) To communicate the results of the audit. c) To document the scope, objective(s), preliminary risk assessment and plan for the audit. d) To document the plan for substantive audit requirements.

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337619455

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

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

Chapter6: Audit Evidence

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