In Cases of a Publicly Traded Company Audit in the United

question 29

Multiple Choice

In cases of a publicly traded company audit in the United States,when International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) conflict with the PCAOB,standards,which of the following is correct?

• A)The ISA is applicable.
• B)The PCAOB standard is applicable.
• C)The substance of the conflict should be analyzed,and the ISA or PCAOB treatment that seems more appropriate is applicable.
• D)Both sets of standards have equal applicability.

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