Which of the Following Procedures Is Usually Performed by the Accountant

question 607

Multiple Choice

Which of the following procedures is usually performed by the accountant in a review engagement of a nonissuer?

• A) Sending a letter of inquiry to the entity's lawyer.
• B) Comparing the financial statements with statements for comparable prior periods.
• C) Confirming a significant percentage of receivables by direct communication with debtors.
• D) Communicating significant deficiencies discovered during the study of the internal control structure.

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