Critical Lessons Learned After Analyzing Major Criminal Cases Against Auditors

question 146

Multiple Choice

Critical lessons learned after analyzing major criminal cases against auditors include the fact that

• A) the partner, but not the audit staff, must be independent.
• B) transactions with related parties are an indication of fraud.
• C) an investigation of the integrity of management is an important part of deciding whether to accept a new client.
• D) accounting principles can be relied on exclusively in deciding if the financial statements are fairly presented.

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