Why Is the Auditor's Role in Performing Audits, Important to Our

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Multiple Choice

Why is the auditor's role in performing audits, important to our society?

• A) Auditors provide direct financial advice to potential investors.
• B) Auditors have the primary responsibility for the information contained in financial statements.
• C) Auditors issue reports on the accuracy of each financial transaction.
• D) An audit of financial statements helps investors and others to know that they can rely on the information presented in the financial statements.

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