When Analyzing Exceptions, the Auditor Should Keep in Mind That

question 42

Multiple Choice

When analyzing exceptions, the auditor should keep in mind that

• A) all exceptions must be reported to management.
• B) they should determine the breakdown in the internal controls that allowed the exceptions to occur.
• C) the nature of an exception and its causes have no effect on the qualitative evaluation of the system.
• D) exceptions do not need to be analyzed if it is too costly.

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Definitions:

Price Skimming

A pricing strategy involving setting an initially high price before gradually lowering it over time as the product's novelty wears off.

Price Discounting

A strategy of reducing the selling price of goods or services to attract customers or drive sales volume.