Types of Audit Opinions

question 41

Essay

Types of Audit Opinions
For each of the following independent situations, determine the type of opinion that will most likely be issued by the firm auditing the financial statements of a U.S. company.
1.The client will not allow the auditor to view the minutes for the entire year under audit and beyond.
2.The auditor finds that the firm is not independent of the client on the last day of fieldwork.
3.The client declines to include a statement of cash flow in the financial statements.
4.The client fails to record an immaterial amount of insurance paid in advance as an asset.
5.The client does not record impairment of goodwill and will not depreciate property and equipment. Both are considered very material.
6.There is substantial doubt about the client's ability to continue as a going concern.

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Definitions:

Oral Interaction

Communication that involves speaking and listening, as opposed to written or non-verbal exchanges.

"I" Statement

"I" Statement is a communication technique used to express one's feelings or thoughts in a non-confrontational manner by focusing on personal perception.

Information Overload

The phenomenon of being overwhelmed by a large volume of information, making it difficult to make decisions or extract relevance.

Communication Barriers

Obstacles that hinder the flow of information between individuals or groups, potentially leading to misunderstandings or the failure to convey messages effectively.