Explain Professional Skepticism and the Need for Maintaining Professional Skepticism

question 40

Essay

Explain professional skepticism and the need for maintaining professional skepticism during an audit.

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Definitions:

Eroded Rocks

Rocks that have been worn down or broken apart by the forces of weathering and erosion.

Cleavage

The tendency of a mineral to break along smooth flat surfaces according to its crystal structure.

Luster

The way a mineral reflects light from its surface, which can be metallic, glassy, dull, etc., and is used in mineral identification.

Color

The characteristic of visual perception described through hue, saturation, and brightness.