The Application of Human Bias Toward Client Preferences Can Impede

question 8

Multiple Choice

The application of human bias toward client preferences can impede professional skepticism.Which of the following is an example of human bias at work in the audit?

• A)Evaluating audit evidence consistent with client preferences
• B)No overt emphasis on selling additional services to the client
• C)No overt emphasis on keeping audit costs low
• D)Gathering complex evidence that is the most reliable and relevant

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