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:

Incidental Beneficiaries

Individuals or entities that unexpectedly benefit from a contract, despite not being directly involved in its formulations.

Creditor Beneficiary

A third party that benefits from a contract made between two other parties, especially regarding debt repayment.

Donee Beneficiary

In contract law, a person who benefits from the execution of a contract, though not one of the principle parties involved.

Incidental Beneficiary

A third party who benefits from a contract indirectly or unintentionally, without being a direct party to the agreement.