A Linguistic Capacity to Describe Things That Are Not Present

question 35

Multiple Choice

A linguistic capacity to describe things that are not present is called:

• A)Conventionality.
• B)Displacement.
• C)Productivity.
• D)Openness.
• E)Communication.

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Definitions:

GAAS

Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, which are guidelines that auditors follow when conducting audits on companies' finances.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, which are a common set of accounting rules and standards for financial reporting.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

A U.S. law enacted in 2002 aimed at improving corporate governance and accountability through stricter auditing and financial regulations.

Non-Auditing Acts

Activities performed by accounting firms or professionals that do not involve the examination of financial records for the purpose of expressing an opinion on their fairness.