Most Auditors Assess the Risk of Material Misstatement as High

question 48

Multiple Choice

Most auditors assess the risk of material misstatement as high for related parties and related-party transactions because

• A) of the unique classification of related-party transactions required on the balance sheet.
• B) of the lack of independence between the parties.
• C) of the unique classification of related-party transactions required on the income statement.
• D) it is required by generally accepted accounting principles.

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