If the Auditor's Expectations Regarding Effective Controls Are Not Confirmed

question 89

Multiple Choice

If the auditor's expectations regarding effective controls are not confirmed, ________.

• A)the auditor should proceed with testing of controls
• B)the auditor will need to evaluate the significance of the weaknesses noted and determine if the client has a compensating control in place that the auditor might rely on.
• C)the auditor will need to evaluate the significance of the weaknesses noted and simply document this
• D)the auditor should withdraw from the engagement

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