Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Primary Purpose

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the primary purpose of Statements on Auditing Standards?

• A)They are guides intended to set forth auditing procedures which are applicable to a variety of situations.
• B)They are procedural outlines which are intended to narrow the areas of inconsistency and divergence of auditor opinion.
• C)They are authoritative statements,enforced through the Code of Professional Conduct.
• D)They are interpretations which may be useful guidance to auditors.

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Definitions:

Chromosome

A structure found in the nucleus of a cell, made from DNA and proteins, containing genetic information.

Intersex

A term that refers to individuals who are born with genitalia, chromosomes, and/or reproductive organs that do not fit typical binary notions of male or female bodies.

Ambiguous Genitalia

A condition where a newborn's external genitals do not appear clearly male or female.

Sex

Your sex depends on your genetic makeup—specifically, whether your sex chromosome is XX (female), XY (male) or X, XXY, XXYY, and so on. The latter sex chromosomes often result in a person who does not fit conventional male or female sex categories.