Which of the following services is not an example of a nonassurance service? OA The auditor examines the computer operations of a large corporation to evaluate whether the procedures are likely to prevent misstatements in accounting and operating data. O B. The auditor compiles the tax return of a multinational corporation in accordance with the tax code. OC. The auditor prepares the financial statements of a client's company from its financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. O D. The auditor examines employee time records and personnel records to advice management how to maximize the effective use of personnel.

Which of the following services is not an example of a nonassurance service? OA The auditor examines the computer operations of a large corporation to evaluate whether the procedures are likely to prevent misstatements in accounting and operating data. O B. The auditor compiles the tax return of a multinational corporation in accordance with the tax code. OC. The auditor prepares the financial statements of a client's company from its financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. O D. The auditor examines employee time records and personnel records to advice management how to maximize the effective use of personnel.

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

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

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