Auditors Who Are Reporting on Financial Statements That Contain a Material

question 14

Multiple Choice

Auditors who are reporting on financial statements that contain a material departure from generally accepted accounting principles should include an additional paragraph and

• A)Express a qualified or adverse opinion.
• B)Not modify the opinion paragraph as long as the departure is adequately disclosed in a footnote.
• C)Disclaim an opinion on the financial statements.
• D)Express a qualified opinion or disclaimer of opinion.

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