The Audit Client's Board of Directors and Audit Committee Refused

question 17

Multiple Choice

The audit client's board of directors and audit committee refused to take any action with respect to an immaterial illegal act which was brought to their attention by the auditor. Because of their failure to act, the auditor withdrew from the engagement. The auditor's decision to withdraw was primarily due to doubts concerning:

• A)adequate financial statement disclosures.
• B)compliance with the statutory laws and regulations.
• C)scope limitations resulting from their inaction.
• D)the integrity of management.

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Definitions:

Future Value

The value of an existing asset at a future date based on an assumed rate of growth over time.

Compounded Annually

This term refers to the process of adding interest to the principal sum of a loan or deposit, or in other words, interest on interest, with the effects of compounding happening once per year.

Present Values

The value today of a future sum or series of cash payments, calculated using a particular rate of return, for the purpose of discounting and assessing investment options.

Discount Rate

The discount rate applied in the discounted cash flow (DCF) methodology to calculate the current value of anticipated cash flows, considering the time value of money and associated risks.