Which of the Following Factors Most Likely Would Cause an Auditor

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors most likely would cause an auditor not to accept a new audit engagement?

• A)An inadequate understanding of the entity's internal controls.
• B)The close proximity to the end of the entity's fiscal year.
• C)Concluding that the entity's management probably lacks integrity.
• D)The inability to perform preliminary analytical procedures before assessing control risk.

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