Which of the Following Procedures Would an Auditor Most Likely

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following procedures would an auditor most likely include in the initial planning of a financial statement audit?

• A)Perform detailed testing of the individual balance sheet accounts.
• B)Examining documents to detect illegal acts having a material effect on the financial statements.
• C)Considering whether the client's accounting estimates are reasonable in the circumstances.
• D)Determining the extent of involvement of the client's internal audit function.

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