The Single Audit Act Intends That Auditors Conducting Regular Financial

question 27

Multiple Choice

The Single Audit Act intends that auditors conducting regular financial audits of state and local governments and not-for-profits organizations provide assurance to the federal government that:

• A) Federal funds have been expended in accordance with laws and regulations.
• B) Federal funds are protected through a system of internal controls and sound financial management practices.
• C) Both A and B above.
• D) Neither A nor B above.

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Definitions:

ROE

Return on Equity, a measure of financial performance calculated by dividing net income by shareholders' equity.

Debt-to-Total-Assets Ratio

A measure of a company's financial leverage calculated by dividing its total liabilities by its total assets, showing what portion of the assets is financed by debt.

Net Income

The remaining earnings of a business following the deduction of all expenses and tax liabilities from its total revenue.

ROE

Return on Equity is a measure of financial performance calculated by dividing net income by shareholders' equity, indicating how well a company utilizes investments to generate earnings growth.