An Auditor Determines That There Is an Inherent Risk That

question 41

Multiple Choice

An auditor determines that there is an inherent risk that dividends may be recorded and paid before being declared. This determination is most likely tied to which of the following management assertions?

• A)Completeness.
• B)Presentation and disclosure.
• C)Valuation.
• D)Existence.

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Definitions:

Forward Exchange Rate

An agreed-upon exchange rate for currencies to be exchanged on a predetermined future date, used to hedge against currency market fluctuations.

Interest Rate Parity (IRP)

The condition stating that the interest rate differential between two countries is equal to the difference between the forward exchange rate and the spot exchange rate.

Net Present Value

The difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a period of time; used in capital budgeting to analyze the profitability of a projected investment or project.

Foreign Currency

Foreign Currency denotes any currency other than the home currency of a country, used in international trade and investment.