What Is the Purpose of an Engagement Letter

question 68

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of an engagement letter?

• A) to notify the audit staff of an upcoming engagement so that personnel scheduling can be facilitated
• B) to reduce the audit firm's responsibility to external users of the audited financial statements
• C) to record the terms of the engagement in writing in order to minimise misunderstandings
• D) to satisfy the Trade Practices Act, which requires that contracts for professional services must be in writing to be enforceable

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