Auditors Often Request That the Audit Client Send a Letter

question 26

Multiple Choice

Auditors often request that the audit client send a letter of inquiry to those solicitors who have been consulted with respect to litigation, claims or assessments.The primary reason for this request is to provide the auditor with:

• A)an estimate of the dollar amount of the probable loss.
• B)an expert opinion as to whether a loss is possible, probable or remote.
• C)information concerning the progress of cases to date.
• D)corroborating evidence.

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