The Auditor's Sample Would Indicate That the Client's Account Balance

question 79

Multiple Choice

The auditor's sample would indicate that the client's account balance is fairly stated when the _____ is less than the _____.

• A) upper limit on misstatements; tolerable misstatement
• B) actual misstatement; tolerable misstatement
• C) tolerable misstatement; upper limit on misstatements
• D) tolerable misstatement; actual misstatement

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