The Purpose of an Audit Strategy Is

question 43

Multiple Choice

The purpose of an audit strategy is:

• A)to provide a defense against litigation.
• B)to gain an understanding of the client.
• C)to comply with securities law.
• D)to set the scope, timing, and direction for auditing each relevant assertion.

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Definitions:

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