When Auditing Accounting Data, Auditors Focus on

question 10

Multiple Choice

When auditing accounting data, auditors focus on

• A) determining whether recorded information properly reflects the economic events that occurred during the accounting period.
• B) determining if fraud has occurred.
• C) determining if taxable income has been calculated correctly.
• D) analyzing the financial information to be sure that it complies with government requirements.

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