This Question Presents Independent Factual Situations an Auditor Might Encounter

question 642

Multiple Choice

This question presents independent factual situations an auditor might encounter in conducting an audit. List B represents the report modifications (if any) that would be necessary. Select as the best answer for each item, the action the auditor normally would take. The report modifications in List B may be selected once, more than once, or not at all. Assume: - The auditor is independent. - The auditor previously expressed an unqualified opinion on the prior year's financial statements. - Only single-year (not comparative) statements are presented for the current year. - The conditions for an unqualified opinion exist unless contradicted in the factual situations. - The conditions stated in the factual situations are material. - No report modifications are to be made except in response to the factual situation. Item to Be Answered An entity discloses in the notes to the financial statements certain lease obligations. The auditor believes that the failure to capitalize these leases is a departure from generally accepted accounting principles. List B Report Modifications

• A) Describe the circumstances in an explanatory paragraph preceding the opinion paragraph without modifying the three standard paragraphs.
• B) Describe the circumstances in an explanatory paragraph following the opinion paragraph without modifying the three standard paragraphs.
• C) Describe the circumstances in an explanatory paragraph preceding the opinion paragraph and modify the opinion paragraph.
• D) Describe the circumstances in an explanatory paragraph following the opinion paragraph and modify the opinion paragraph.
• E) Describe the circumstances in an explanatory paragraph preceding the opinion paragraph and modify the scope and opinion paragraphs.
• F) Describe the circumstances in an explanatory paragraph following the opinion paragraph and modify the scope and opinion paragraphs.
• G) Describe the circumstances within the scope paragraph without adding an explanatory paragraph.
• H) Describe the circumstances within the opinion paragraph without adding an explanatory paragraph.
• I) Describe the circumstances within the scope and opinion paragraphs without adding an explanatory paragraph.
• J) Issue the standard auditor's report without modification.

Analyze the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in protecting employee rights.

Understand the concept of at-will employment and its exceptions.

Grasp the importance of employer compliance with federal discrimination laws to avoid legal challenges.

Recognize the importance of proper documentation and policies for preventing discrimination and harassment claims.

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Definitions:

Foraminiferans

Marine protozoans characterized by their porous shells, or tests, through which pseudopodia extend for feeding and locomotion.

Rhizarians

A group of mostly unicellular eukaryotes, characterized by their production of pseudopods, which are extensions used for movement and feeding.

Freshwater Algae

Simple, often microscopic, plant-like organisms that live in fresh water and are capable of photosynthesis.

Green Algae

A large group of algae, primarily aquatic, that contain chlorophyll and conduct photosynthesis.