How Are Tests of Controls Affected When the Auditor Decides

question 128

Multiple Choice

How are tests of controls affected when the auditor decides to assess control risk at the maximum level?

• A) increased in number
• B) reduced in number
• C) not performed
• D) unchanged from prior planned settings

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