Which of the Following Is an Audit Procedure That Auditors

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an audit procedure that auditors most likely would perform concerning litigation, claims, and assessments?

• A)Request the client's attorney to evaluate whether the client's pending litigation claims, and assessments indicate a going concern problem.
• B)Examine the legal documents in the client's attorney's possession concerning litigation, claims, and assessments to which the attorney has devoted substantive attention.
• C)Discuss with management its policies and procedures adopted for evaluating and accounting for litigation, claims, and assessments.
• D)Confirm directly with the client's attorney that all litigation, claims, and assessments have been recorded or disclosed in the financial statements.

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Definitions:

PDCA Cycle

A four-step management method used in business for the control and continuous improvement of processes and products; it stands for Plan-Do-Check-Act.

Profitability

The state of yielding financial gain or profit from business activities.

Organizational Effectiveness

The degree to which an organization achieves its goals and objectives through the efficient use of resources.

Span of Control

The number of subordinates a manager or supervisor can effectively manage and control.