Which of the Following Factors Is Most Important in Determining

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors is most important in determining the appropriateness of audit evidence?

• A)The reliability of the evidence in meeting the audit objective.
• B)The sampling method used by the auditor.
• C)The quantity of the evidence obtained.
• D)The objectivity of the auditor gathering the evidence.

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Definitions:

Elimination

In accounting, the process of removing intercompany transactions from the financial statements of a consolidated group.

Consolidated Financial Statements

Financial reports that aggregate all financial information of a parent company and its subsidiaries, showing the group's overall financial performance and position.

Parent's Share

The portion of equity interest in a subsidiary held by the parent company, reflecting its claim on the subsidiary's assets and income.

Unrealized Profits

Profits that have been recognized in the accounting records but have not yet been realized through the receipt or payment of cash or other assets.