If the Client Has Set Unreasonable Objectives or If the Performance

question 50

Multiple Choice

If the client has set unreasonable objectives or if the performance measurement system encourages aggressive accounting,the auditor will

• A)increase inherent risk of financial statement misstatements.
• B)lower inherent risk of financial statement misstatements.
• C)increase control risk of financial statement misstatements.
• D)lower control risk of financial statement misstatements.

Understand the impact of different financial metrics on a corporation's operating cycle.

Apply knowledge of cost of goods sold, inventory levels, and sales data to assess a company’s inventory management effectiveness.

Apply financial analysis to assess corporate liquidity, solvency, and operational efficiency.

Assess company's profitability through net profit margin and times interest earned ratio.

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