Which Are the Types of Misstatements Relevant to the Auditor's

question 161

Multiple Choice

Which are the types of misstatements relevant to the auditor's consideration of fraud in a financial statement audit?

• A) misstatements arising from fraudulent financial reporting
• B) misstatements arising from misappropriations of assets
• C) Both A & B
• D) Neither A nor B

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