Which of the Following Statements Regarding Audit Findings Is True

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding audit findings is True?

• A) A significant deficiency is a deficiency in internal control such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the entity's financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis.
• B) A material weakness is a deficiency in internal control important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.
• C) A deficiency exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees to prevent, or detect and correct misstatements on a timely basis.
• D) All of the given statements are True.

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Definitions:

Inflation Rate

The percentage rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising annually.

CPI

Tracking the average evolution in pricing for a collection of goods and services purchased by people in urban areas, the Consumer Price Index serves as an indicator of these changes over time.

Consumer Price Index

The Consumer Price Index measures the average change over time in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services.

Base Year

Base year is a specific year against which economic growth or other market indices are measured, serving as a standard or reference point for economic analysis.