Which of the Following Forms of Evidence Would Be Least

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following forms of evidence would be least persuasive in forming the auditor's opinion?

• A) the auditor's count of marketable securities
• B) correspondence with a stockbroker regarding the quantity of client's investments held in street name by the broker
• C) minutes of the board of director's meeting authorizing the purchase of stock as an investment
• D) responses to auditor's questions by the president and controller regarding the investments account

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Definitions:

Phenomena

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Psychometrist

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Four Ds

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Abnormality

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