In Which of the Following Situations Would Auditors Ordinarily Choose

question 136

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations would auditors ordinarily choose between expressing a qualified opinion or an adverse opinion on the entity's financial statements?

• A)The auditors did not observe the entity's physical inventory and are unable to become satisfied as to its balance by other auditing procedures.
• B)The financial statements fail to disclose information that is required by generally accepted accounting principles.
• C)The auditors are asked to report only on the entity's balance sheet and not on the other basic financial statements.
• D)Events disclosed in the financial statements cause the auditors to have substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern.

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