In Auditing a Client's Retained Earnings Account, an Auditor Should

question 275

Multiple Choice

In auditing a client's retained earnings account, an auditor should determine whether there are any restrictions on retained earnings that result from loans, agreements, or state law. This procedure is designed to corroborate management's financial statement assertions with respect to:

• A) Transactions and events.
• B) Account balances.
• C) Presentation and disclosure.
• D) Audit risk and materiality.

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