Which of the Following Is the Correct Definition of "Control

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct definition of "control deficiency"?

• A) A control deficiency exists if the design or operation of controls does not permit company personnel to prevent or detect misstatements on a timely basis.
• B) A control deficiency exists if one or more deficiencies exist that adversely affect a company's ability to prepare external financial statements reliably.
• C) A control deficiency exists if the design or operation of controls results in a more than remote likelihood that controls will not prevent or detect misstatements.
• D) A control deficiency exists if the design or operation of controls results in a more than probable likelihood that controls will prevent or detect misstatements.

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Definitions:

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