EBK AUDITING & ASSURANCE SERVICES: A SY
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ISBN: 9781260687668
Author: Jr
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL LEARNING SOLN.(CC)
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.19MCQ
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Introduction: Both the management and the external auditor have some level of responsibility for a financial statement as per Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
To select: The statement that best describes management’s and the external auditor’s levels of responsibility for a public company’s financial statements.
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Which of the following information would be included in the introductory paragraph of the auditors’ report on internal control over financial reporting if the report is presented separately from the auditors’ report on the entity’s financial statements?a. The fact that the auditors conducted an audit of the entity’s financial statements.b. The definition of a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting.c. Statements identifying the responsibility of the auditors and management for internal control over financial reporting.d. A reference to the auditors’ report and opinion on the entity’s financial statements.
Which of the following topics is not addressed in the auditors’ report for a public entity?a. Responsibilities of the auditor and management in the financial reporting process.b. Absolute assurance regarding the fairness of the entity’s financial statements in accordance with GAAP.c. A description of an audit engagement.d. A summary of the auditors’ opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal controlover financial reporting.
Which of the following is the most important responsibility of the external auditor?
a.
To ensure that financial statements comply with applicable financial reporting framework
b.
To ensure compliance with laws and regulations applicable to the entity
c.
To design, implement and maintain a system of internal control
d.
To express an opinion on a true and fair view of the financial statements
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EBK AUDITING & ASSURANCE SERVICES: A SY
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