What Is the Common Rationale in the Performance of Audit

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is the common rationale in the performance of audit procedures?

• A) to enable auditors to collect evidence at some time during the audit
• B) to justify the conclusions auditors have otherwise reached
• C) to defend auditors in the event of a lawsuit
• D) to satisfy the requirements of the Corporations Act

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