Assume That Rory Is Auditing the Financial Statements of Augusta

question 50

Multiple Choice

Assume that Rory is auditing the financial statements of Augusta, Inc. Rory completes his fieldwork on February 25 and his report (along with Augusta's financial statements) is issued on March 1. On March 3, a hurricane destroys a warehouse that contains a significant amount of uninsured inventory. Which of the following best describes Rory's responsibility with respect to the effects of this hurricane on Augusta's financial statements?

• A)Because the inventory was included in the financial statements audited by Rory, he is required to perform additional procedures and reissue his report on the revised financial statements.
• B)Because the hurricane occurred after the date of Rory's report, he has no responsibility to perform additional procedures or reissue his report.
• C)Because the hurricane occurred prior to the next fiscal quarter, Rory is required to perform additional procedures and reissue his report on the revised financial statements.
• D)Because the hurricane occurred after the release of the financial statements and Rory's report, he has no responsibility to perform additional procedures or reissue his report.

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Definitions:

Property

Assets or possessions belonging to an individual or entity, which can include physical items, real estate, intellectual property, and other rights of ownership.

Bailment

A legal relationship in which physical possession of personal property is transferred from one person to another with the understanding that the property will be returned.

Personal Property

Movable items owned by an individual as opposed to real estate or land.

Property Rights

Legal rights to possess, use, and dispose of assets including real estate, personal property, and intellectual property.