Attestation Engagements May Be More Difficult Than Financial Statement Audits

question 101

Multiple Choice

Attestation engagements may be more difficult than financial statement audits when

• A) The establishment of suitable measurement criteria is difficult.
• B) Internal controls are difficult to assess.
• C) When management may not understand the underlying assumptions of the attestation.
• D) When the report may be submitted to individuals with insufficient knowledge of the nature of an attestation engagement.

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