What Is the Auditor Trying to Accomplish by Varying the Timing

question 74

Multiple Choice

What is the auditor trying to accomplish by varying the timing of audit procedures from the prior year?

• A)Introduce unpredictability.
• B)Confuse the client.
• C)Gather information during different times of the year.
• D)Finish the audit sooner.

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