When an Adverse Opinion Is Expressed, the Opinion Paragraph Should

question 52

Multiple Choice

When an adverse opinion is expressed, the opinion paragraph should include a direct reference to:

• A)the paragraph outlining the auditor's responsibility, which discusses the basis for the opinion rendered.
• B)a footnote to the financial report that discusses the basis for the opinion.
• C)the consistency or lack of consistency in the application of accounting principles.
• D)a separate qualification paragraph that discusses the basis for the opinion rendered.

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