The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's Role Is To

question 44

Multiple Choice

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's role is to:

• A)conduct the final review of auditors' work before the auditor's opinion is issued.
• B)oversee the auditors of public companies in order to protect the interests of investors.
• C)conduct audits of governmental entities.
• D)sanction auditors who fail to follow GAAS.

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