Why Don't Auditors Prepare Financial Statements, as Well as Audit

question 44

Multiple Choice

Why don't auditors prepare financial statements, as well as audit them?

• A) It would take away a job from the controller of the company
• B) It would not eliminate errors in the financial statements
• C) It would be a conflict of interest and violate ethical standards
• D) It would not streamline the process and be effective

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