Which of the Following Characteristics Most Likely Would Heighten an Auditor's

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics most likely would heighten an auditor's concern about the risk of intentional manipulation of financial statements?

• A)Turnover of senior accounting personnel is low.
• B)Insiders recently purchased additional shares of the entity's stock.
• C)Management places substantial emphasis on meeting earnings projections.
• D)The rate of change in the entity's industry is slow.

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Definitions:

CCPC

Canadian-Controlled Private Corporation; a designation in Canada for privately owned companies that meet certain criteria for tax purposes.

Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)

A measure of an organization's operational efficiency, representing its earnings before interest and taxes minus taxes.

EBIT

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) measures a company's operational profitability by excluding interest and taxes from its net income.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period, resulting in net profit or loss.