Which of the Following Is a Correct Statement Regarding Audit

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding audit evidence?

• A) A large sample of evidence provided by an independent party is always considered persuasive evidence.
• B) A small sample of only one or two pieces of highly appropriate evidence is always considered persuasive evidence.
• C) The auditor must obtain a sufficient amount of relevant and reliable evidence to form an opinion on the fairness of the financial statements.
• D) Evidence is usually more reliable for balance sheet accounts when it is obtained within six months of the balance sheet date.

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Definitions:

Dollar Sales

The total value of sales measured in monetary terms, without adjusting for changes in volume or price.

Break-even

The point at which total costs equal total revenues, resulting in no profit or loss.

Monthly Unit Sales

The quantity of units of a product sold within a month.

Break-even

The point at which total costs and total revenue are equal, meaning no profit or loss is generated, marking the threshold of profitability.