Which of the following BEST (select one) describes the purpose of the audit work program? a) To communicate the results of the audit. b) To document the plan, scope and objectives of the audit. c) To document that sufficient and reliable evidence was obtained to support the audit objectives. d) To verify and substantiate the results of the preliminary field work.

Which of the following BEST (select one) describes the purpose of the audit work program? a) To communicate the results of the audit. b) To document the plan, scope and objectives of the audit. c) To document that sufficient and reliable evidence was obtained to support the audit objectives. d) To verify and substantiate the results of the preliminary field work.

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

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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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