The Following Are Key Terms in Chapter 11 That Relate

question 64

Short Answer

The following are key terms in Chapter 11 that relate to auditing of governmental and not-for-profit organizations:
A. Attestation engagement
B. Generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS)
C. Opinion units
D. Materiality
E. Financial audit
F. Generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS)
G. Performance audits
For each of the following definitions,indicate the key term from the list above that best matches by placing the appropriate letter in the blank space next to the definition.
_____ 1. A process that culminates in an opinion that financial statements present fairly an entity's financial position and results of operations in conformity with GAAP
_____ 2. An auditor's judgment as to the level at which the quantitative or qualitative effects of misstatements will have a significant impact on user's evaluations
_____ 3. Standards prescribed by the AICPA to provide guidance for planning,conducting,and reporting on audits by CPAs
_____ 4. Professional services related to internal control,compliance,MD&A presentation,allowability and reasonableness of proposed contract amounts,final contract costs,and reliability of performance measures
_____ 5. Units of the government on which the auditor expresses an opinion (e.g.,governmental activities,each major governmental fund,etc.)

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Definitions:

Opposable

Having the ability to bring the thumb or big toe in contact with the tips of the other digits on the same hand or foot to grasp objects.

Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall is a renowned British primatologist and anthropologist, best known for her extensive study of wild chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania, contributing significantly to our understanding of primate behavior.

Canine Teeth

Sharp, pointed teeth in the mouths of mammals, including humans, used for tearing food.

Language Skills

pertain to the abilities involved in communication through spoken, written, or signed languages, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing.