In Which of the Following Situations Would an Auditor Ordinarily

question 31

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations would an auditor ordinarily choose between expressing an "except for" qualified opinion or an adverse opinion?

• A)The auditor did not observe the entity's physical inventory and is unable to become satisfied as to its balance by other auditing procedures.
• B)The financial statements fail to disclose information that is required by generally accepted accounting principles.
• C)The auditor is asked to report only on the entity's balance sheet and not on the other basic financial statements.
• D)Events disclosed in the financial statements cause the auditor to have substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern.

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Definitions:

Business Day

A day on which commercial banks are open for business, typically excluding weekends and public holidays.

Deposited

The act of placing money or another form of value into an account or repository.

Endorsement

The act of signing one's name on the back of a check or other negotiable instrument, which allows it to be transferred or cashed.

Payees

Individuals or entities to whom money is payable, often seen in the context of checks or promissory notes.