Typical Objectives of a Performance Audit Include

question 4

Multiple Choice

Typical objectives of a performance audit include:

• A) Determining whether financial statements fairly present the entity's operational results.
• B) Judging the appropriateness of an entity's program goals.
• C) Determining whether financial statements fairly present in conformity with GAAP.
• D) Assessing effectiveness and results, economy and efficiency, and internal controls.

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Definitions:

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Attribution

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