Audit Committees Are Perceived to Strengthen the Independence of Auditors

question 13

Multiple Choice

Audit committees are perceived to strengthen the independence of auditors. Which of the following is normally an objective of an audit committee?

• A) ensuring that the entity operates in the best interests of the shareholders.
• B) assisting the board of directors to discharge its responsibility to exercise due care, diligence and skill.
• C) giving advice on the selection of the board of directors
• D) all are objectives of an audit committee

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