If, as a Result of Auditing Procedures, an Auditor Believes

question 9

Multiple Choice

If, as a result of auditing procedures, an auditor believes that a client may have committed illegal acts, which of the following actions should be taken immediately by the auditor?

• A) Consult with the client's legal counsel and with the auditor's legal counsel to determine how the suspected illegal acts will be communicated to the shareholders.
• B) Extend normal auditing procedures to ascertain whether the suspected illegal acts may have a material effect on the financial report.
• C) Inquire of the client's management and consult with the client's legal counsel and/or other specialists, as necessary, to obtain an understanding of the nature of the acts and their possible effects on the financial report.
• D) Notify each member of the audit committee of the board of directors about the nature of the acts and request that they give guidance with respect to the approach to be taken by the auditor.

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Definitions:

Clinical Research

The study of health and illness in people, aimed at discovering or verifying the effects of treatments, drugs, and techniques on human beings.

Lacks Depth

Describes something that is superficial or lacking complexity and thorough understanding.

Clinical Studies

Research investigations conducted to collect data regarding the safety and efficacy of new drugs or medical treatments in human subjects.

Correlational

Pertaining to a statistical relationship or connection between two or more variables.