The Purpose of an Engagement Letter Is to

question 59

Multiple Choice

The purpose of an engagement letter is to

• A) document the CPA firm's responsibility to external users of the audited financial statements.
• B) document the terms of the engagement.
• C) notify the audit staff of an upcoming engagement so that personnel scheduling can be facilitated.
• D) emphasize management's responsibility for approving the audit program.

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