When Auditing Financial Statements and Finding Indications of a Possible

question 99

Multiple Choice

When auditing financial statements and finding indications of a possible misappropriation of assets,independent auditors should

• A) Investigate fully to determine the total amount of the misappropriation.
• B) Determine which accounts are affected and the amount by which they are overstated or understated.
• C) Determine the methods by which the misappropriation was carried out.
• D) Identify a person(s) who are likely responsible for the misappropriation and obtain evidence about some other fraud indications in their work.
• E) All of the above.

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