Which of the Following Is the Primary Reason That Many

question 36

Short Answer

Which of the following is the primary reason that many auditors hesitate to use embedded audit modules?
A. Embedded audit modules cannot be protected from computer viruses.
B. Auditors are required to monitor embedded audit modules continuously to obtain valid results.
C. Embedded audit modules can easily be modified through management tampering.
D. Auditors are required to be involved in the system design of the application to be monitored.

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Definitions:

Net Assets

The total assets of an entity minus its total liabilities, representing the owners' equity or net worth of the entity.

Fair Value

A market-based measurement of the price at which an asset could be bought or sold or a liability settled, under current market conditions.

Non-Controlling Interest

The share of ownership in a subsidiary held by investors other than the parent company, often referred to as minority interest.

Cost Method

An accounting method used to value an investment, where the investment is recorded at its original purchase cost, with changes recognized only if dividends are received or there's a permanent decline in value.