When the Proper Disclosure in the Financial Statements of Material

question 43

Multiple Choice

When the proper disclosure in the financial statements of material contingencies is through footnotes, the footnote should describe the nature of the contingency to the extent it is known and:

• A) the auditor's opinion as to the expected outcome.
• B) the steps client has taken to ensure that it doesn't recur.
• C) the opinion of legal advisers or management as to the expected outcome.
• D) the opinion of an outside independent party, such as an appraiser, as to the expected outcome.

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