Which of the Following Factors Most Likely Would Cause an Auditor

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors most likely would cause an auditor to not accept a new audit engagement?

• A) An inadequate understanding of the entity's internal control.
• B) The close proximity to the end of the entity's fiscal year.
• C) The conclusion that the entity's management probably lacks integrity.
• D) An inability to perform preliminary analytical procedures before assessing control risk.

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Definitions:

Orthologs

Genes across various species originating from a single ancestral gene through the process of speciation, which continue to perform the same function.

Gene Duplication

A genetic event that results in the creation of an extra copy of a gene, leading to genetic variation that can be acted upon by natural selection.

Bilaterians

Animals that possess bilateral symmetry, having a body plan that includes a head and tail (anterior-posterior axis), a back and belly (dorsal-ventral axis), and right and left sides.

Developmental Genes

Genes that control how living organisms grow and develop, influencing the formation of tissues and organs.