Many Auditors Perform Extensive Analytical Procedures on All Audits Because

question 81

Multiple Choice

Many auditors perform extensive analytical procedures on all audits because:

• A) they pinpoint errors in accounts.
• B) they are relatively inexpensive.
• C) it is required by the auditing standards.
• D) all of the above

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