The Primary Purpose of Audit Procedures Is to

question 76

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of audit procedures is to

• A) detect all errors or fraudulent activities as well as illegal activities.
• B) comply with auditing standards promulgated by the PCAOB for publicly held clients.
• C) gather corroborative audit evidence about management's assertions regarding the client's financial statements.
• D) determine the amount of errors in the balance sheet accounts in order to adjust the accounts to actual.

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