Hickory Company, Whose Financial Statements Are Unaudited, Has Engaged an Auditor

question 15

Multiple Choice

Hickory Company, whose financial statements are unaudited, has engaged an auditor to make a special review and report on Hickory's internal accounting control. In general, to which of the following will this report be LEAST useful?

• A) A regulatory agency having jurisdiction over Hickory
• B) Present and prospective customers
• C) Hickory's management
• D) The independent auditor of Hickory's parent company

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