Many Auditors Perform Extensive Analytical Procedures on Audits Because

question 72

Multiple Choice

Many auditors perform extensive analytical procedures on audits because:

• A)they are required by GAAS.
• B)they pinpoint errors in accounts.
• C)they indicate areas of potential risk and misstatement.
• D)they are required for tests of controls.

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