If the Auditor Has Obtained a Reasonable Level of Assurance

question 143

Multiple Choice

If the auditor has obtained a reasonable level of assurance about the fair presentation of the financial statements through understanding internal control, assessing control risk, testing controls, and analytical procedures, then the auditor

• A) can issue an unqualified opinion.
• B) can significantly reduce other substantive tests.
• C) can write the engagement letter.
• D) needs to perform additional tests of controls so that the assurance level can be increased.

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Definitions:

Statement of Cash Flows

A financial overview showing the cumulative cash inflows from a company's daily operations and investment receipts, against the total cash outlays for operational and investment expenditures during a nominated period.

Financing Activity

Transactions between a business and its financiers, such as issuing stock, paying dividends, or borrowing from lenders, reflecting the flow of cash used to fund the company's operations and expansions.

Manufacturing Equipment

The machinery and tools used in the process of producing goods, often considered a capital expense by companies.

Operating Activities

These refer to the primary revenue-generating activities of a business, such as sales of goods or services, and related expenses.