An Important Benefit of Industry Comparisons Is As

question 36

Multiple Choice

An important benefit of industry comparisons is as:

• A)an aid to understanding the client's business.
• B)an indicator of errors.
• C)an indicator of fraud.
• D)a least-cost indicator for audit procedures.

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Definitions:

Chlorofluorocarbons

Man-made chemical compounds that were once widely used in refrigeration, aerosols, and foam blowing applications, but are known for their damaging effects on the ozone layer.

Cold War

The period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States and their respective allies, post-World War II, marked by proxy wars, political conflict, and ideological rivalry.

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households, or the amount of goods and services used in a particular time period, often analyzed in economic contexts.

Red Scare

Periods in U.S. history characterized by widespread fear of radical political and the perceived threat of communism, notably after World War I and during the Cold War.