When Obtaining an Understanding of the Entity and Its Environment

question 46

Multiple Choice

When obtaining an understanding of the entity and its environment, the auditor should obtain an understanding of internal controls primarily to:

• A)assess the risk of material misstatement and plan the audit.
• B)provide suggestions for improvement to the client.
• C)serve as a basis for setting audit risk and materiality.
• D)comply with the Corporations Act 2001.

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