The Third Phase of the Audit Involves Performing Audit Tests

question 56

Multiple Choice

The third phase of the audit involves performing audit tests. The primary purpose of this step is to obtain evidence about:

• A) the integrity of management.
• B) the effectiveness of management.
• C) the effectiveness of the internal control structure.
• D) the effectiveness and the integrity of management.
• E) the effectiveness of the internal control structure and the fairness of the financial statements.

Understand and apply the methods for recording donated assets in the financial statements.

Recognize the components and calculation of stockholders' equity under both International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Identify and explain the comprehensive income and its components.

Discuss the implications of convertible securities and stock options on earnings per share.

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Definitions:

Marginal Costs

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Flood-Control

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Median-Voter Model

The theory that under majority rule the median (middle) voter will be in the dominant position to determine the outcome of an election.

Centrists

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