Due Professional Care, the Third General Standard, Is Concerned with What

question 18

Multiple Choice

Due professional care, the third general standard, is concerned with what is done by the independent auditor and how well it is done.For example, due care in the matter of audit documentation requires that audit documentation of the evidence gathered by the auditor meets which of the following criteria?

• A)Workpapers are prepared in sufficient detail so that they can be given to the client for future reference.
• B)The content is sufficient to provide support for the auditor's opinion, including the auditor's representation as to compliance with auditing standards.
• C)Audit evidence is principally gathered to determine if the client's financial statements, as prepared by management, can be relied upon to make managerial decisions about the firm.
• D)Audit evidence as displayed in the workpapers is primarily performed to protect the auditing firm in the case of a lawsuit by investors.

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Definitions:

Forecasting

The process of making predictions about future events or trends based on historical data and analysis, commonly used in finance and operations planning.

Activity-Based Budgeting

A budgeting approach where budgets are created based on activities and processes, taking into consideration the costs of all activities necessary to produce and sell a product.

Budget System

A systematic process used by businesses and organizations for planning, controlling, and allocating financial resources.

Expected Activities

The projected activities or operations a business plans to undertake, usually within a specific timeframe, often related to budgeting and planning.