When Making Decisions About Evidence for a Given Audit, the Auditor's

question 81

Multiple Choice

When making decisions about evidence for a given audit, the auditor's goal is to obtain a sufficient amount of timely, reliable evidence that is relevant to the information being verified, and to do so:

• A) at the lowest possible cost.
• B) no matter what the cost involved in obtaining such evidence.
• C) only if the cost is reasonable.
• D) at any cost because the costs are billed to the client.

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Definitions:

Rewarded Acts

Rewarded acts refer to behaviors that receive positive reinforcement, which can encourage the repetition of these behaviors due to the rewards received.

Cultural Emphasis

The prioritization of certain beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors within a culture, highlighting the characteristics that are considered most important or central to the group's identity.

Parenting Practices

The behaviors and strategies that parents use to raise their children, including disciplinary tactics, communication styles, and nurturing actions.

Group Harmony

The state of agreement, accord, or unity within a group of individuals, often seen as a goal in many collective cultures.