Which of the Following Is True Regarding Auditors and Fraud

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding auditors and fraud?

• A)Auditors are required to detect all fraud during an audit.
• B)Auditors should actively investigate the possibility of fraud if suspicious circumstances exist.
• C)In the Kingston Cotton Mill case, it was said that the audit role was not primarily to detect fraud.
• D)b and c are true.

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Definitions:

Stockholder

An individual or entity that owns shares in a corporation, giving them certain rights such as voting on corporate matters and receiving dividends.

Bondholder

An individual or entity that holds the debt security issued by governments or corporations, entitling them to receive interest payments and the return of principal.

Ownership Interest

Refers to the portion of a property or company that is owned by a specific investor or owner.

Real Asset

A tangible object with value derived from the service it provides such as a house or a car. Distinguish from a financial asset, which is a piece of paper giving its owner a claim to future cash flows.