Which of the Following Characteristics Most Likely Would Heighten an Auditor's

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics most likely would heighten an auditor's concern about the risk of intentional manipulation of financial statements?

• A)Turnover of senior accounting personnel is low.
• B)Insiders recently purchased additional shares of the entity's stock.
• C)Management places substantial emphasis on meeting earnings projections.
• D)The rate of change in the entity's industry is slow.

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Definitions:

Major Components

Fundamental parts or elements that make up a system, machine, or compound.

Authority Figure

An individual who holds power or influence over others in a particular context, often due to position, knowledge, or expertise.

Group Norms

Shared guidelines or rules that a group follows, which dictate expected behaviors and attitudes of its members.

Deception

The act of misleading or misguiding someone by concealing or distorting the truth.