Which of the Following Presumptions Is Correct About the Reliability

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following presumptions is correct about the reliability of audit evidence?

• A)Information obtained indirectly from outside sources is the most reliable audit evidence.
• B)To be reliable, audit evidence should be convincing rather than persuasive.
• C)Reliability of audit evidence refers to the amount of corroborative evidence obtained.
• D)An effective internal control system provides more reliable audit evidence.

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Definitions:

Kohlberg

A psychologist known for his theory of moral development, which describes how moral reasoning matures through stages over a person's lifetime.

Erikson

Erikson refers to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans, highlighting eight stages from infancy to adulthood.

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, especially his theory of cognitive development that describes how children construct a mental model of the world.

Adolescence

A developmental stage between childhood and adulthood characterized by physical, psychological, and social changes.