How Would the Auditors' Opinion on the Entity's Financial Statements

question 17

Multiple Choice

How would the auditors' opinion on the entity's financial statements be affected if a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting is identified?

• A) The auditors would need to disclaim an opinion on the entity's financial statements.
• B) The auditors would need to issue either a qualified or an adverse opinion on the entity's financial statements, depending on the significance of the material weakness.
• C) The auditors' opinion on the entity's financial statements would not be affected by the material weakness, assuming sufficient appropriate evidence has been obtained.
• D) The auditors would need to withdraw from the engagement and would not issue an opinion or other form of assurance on the financial statements.

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