As Part of an Audit,a CPA Often Requests a Representation

question 55

Multiple Choice

As part of an audit,a CPA often requests a representation letter from the client.Which one of the following is not a valid purpose of such a letter?

• A) To provide audit evidence.
• B) To emphasize to the client their responsibility for the fairness of the financial statements.
• C) To satisfy himself or herself that a certain account balance is fairly stated when certain customary auditing procedures are not performed.
• D) To provide possible protection to the CPA against a charge of knowledge in cases where fraud is subsequently discovered to have existed in the accounts.

Analyze the ethical considerations surrounding primate research and conservation efforts.

Understand the importance and application of fixed and variable costs in project analysis.

Calculate the degree of operating leverage (DOL) for a project.

Determine break-even points in various scenarios including cash break-even and financial break-even.

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