When Auditing Financial Statements and Finding Indications of a Possible

question 2

Multiple Choice

When auditing financial statements and finding indications of a possible misappropriation of assets, independent auditors should:

• A)investigate fully to determine the total amount of the misappropriation.
• B)determine which accounts are affected and the amount by which they are overstated or understated.
• C)determine the methods by which the misappropriation was carried out.
• D)identify a person(s)who are likely responsible for the misappropriation and obtain evidence about some other fraud indications in their work.
• E)all of the these choices are correct.

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