Which of the Following Situations Would Most Likely Require Special

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations would most likely require special audit planning?

• A)Some items of factory and office equipment do not bear identification numbers.
• B)Depreciation methods used on the client's tax return differ from those used on the books.
• C)Assets costing less than $500 are expensed even though the expected life exceeds one year.
• D)Inventory is comprised of precious stones.

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Definitions:

Board Of Directors

A collection of persons chosen by the shareholders to supervise the corporation's management and make significant decisions on its behalf.

Chief Executive Officer

The highest-ranking executive in a company, responsible for making major corporate decisions, managing the overall operations and resources of a company.

Measurement (Cost) Principle

A principle that states accounting information is based on actual cost incurred in transactions, which includes the initial purchase price plus any additional costs necessary to get the asset ready for use.