Auditing And Assurance Services
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ISBN: 9780134897431
Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 20.1MCQ
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Which of the following statements is correct concerning an auditor's required communication
with those charged with governance?
1. If matters are communicated in writing, the report is appropriate for general use.
2. This communication is required to occur before the auditor's report on the financial
statements is issued.
3. If matters are communicated in writing, the report is required to be distributed to both those
charged with governance and management.
4. This communication should include disagreements with management about significant audit
adjustments, whether or not satisfactorily resolved.
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Prior to accepting a new audit engagement, a public accounting firm shoulda. Attempt to contact the predecessor auditors.b. Evaluate the integrity of management.c. Assess the firm’s resources to ensure that they are sufficient to permit the firm to accept the engagement.d. All of the above.
An External Auditor would have which of the following Obligations in the Financial Statement of the Organization?
Create the Financial Statement and Affix the signature
Monitor the Internal Control of the Organization and Add value through an Opinion
Evaluate Assertations based on the Evidence Gathered and Give an Opinion based on Such
Evaluate the reasonbleness of Assertions and Provide a Report without an Opinion
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