When Selecting Staff for the Audit Engagement

question 42

Multiple Choice

When selecting staff for the audit engagement,

• A) only staff members who are CPAs should be assigned to the audit.
• B) only managers and above need to have appropriate competence and capabilities to perform the audit.
• C) continuity of staff members from year to year should not be a factor.
• D) staff assigned to the audit must be knowledgeable about the client's industry.

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