Which of the Following Best Expresses the Understanding of the Terms

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best expresses the understanding of the terms of the engagement that exist between the client and the CPA firm?

• A) Management asserts there are no errors, material or immaterial, in the general ledger.
• B) Auditors assert that the primary audit goal is audit efficiency.
• C) Auditors assert that their primary responsibility is to plan and perform the audit in order to provide reasonable assurance as to the detection of material misstatement due to error or fraud.
• D) Management asserts that they will provide the auditor with a risk assessment as to material misstatements due to errors or fraud in the company's financial statements.

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Definitions:

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