Which of the Following Would Normally Be Considered Earliest in the Audit

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would normally be considered earliest in the audit examination?

• A)Determination of materiality levels for use during the audit.
• B)Consideration of the ability of the entity's internal control to prevent or detect errors.
• C)Preparation of a written audit plan.
• D)Evaluation of the type of audit opinion to be issued, based on the auditor's findings.

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