The Primary Purpose of an Audit Is To

question 47

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of an audit is to:

• A) assure investors of the wealth of the entity.
• B) assure investors of the future profitability of the entity.
• C) express an opinion on the truth and fairness of the entity's financial statements.
• D) detect fraud by the entity's employees.

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Definitions:

Compounded Semi-annually

Refers to the process where interest is added to the principal balance of an investment or loan twice a year, resulting in the interest earning interest.

Perpetuity

A financial instrument that pays a fixed amount of money indefinitely, with no end date.

Annually Compounded

A method of calculating interest where the interest is added to the principal sum once a year, resulting in interest on interest.

Fair Market Value

The price at which an asset would trade in a competitive auction setting, reflecting the true value as agreed upon by a willing buyer and seller.