An Accountant Has Been Asked to Issue a Review Report

question 1038

Multiple Choice

An accountant has been asked to issue a review report on the balance sheet of a nonissuer but not to report on the other basic financial statements. The accountant may not do so:

• A) Because compliance with this request would result in a violation of the ethical standards of the profession.
• B) Because compliance with this request would result in an incomplete review.
• C) If the review of the balance sheet discloses material departures from GAAP.
• D) If the scope of the inquiry and analytical procedures has been restricted.

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Definitions:

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