Smith, CPA, Has Requested Permission to Communicate with the Predecessor

question 6

Multiple Choice

Smith, CPA, has requested permission to communicate with the predecessor auditor in order to review certain workpapers for high risk accounts for a new audit client. The new audit client's refusal to allow this communication to occur would impact Smith's decision concerning

• A) the auditor's ability to design audit tests.
• B) possible scope exception due to lack of access.
• C) the desirability of accepting the prospective engagement.
• D) violation of the GAAP rules concerning consistency and comparability of financial information.

Understand and apply the concept of contribution margin in budgeting and its correlation with production levels.

Calculate and analyze direct materials and labor variances, including price, quantity, and efficiency variances.

Determine the responsibility for variances in direct material costs.

Apply flexible budget principles to forecast costs and income under varying production levels.

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