The Basic Purpose of a Financial Statement Audit Is to

question 27

Multiple Choice

The basic purpose of a financial statement audit is to

• A) Detect fraud.
• B) Examine individual transactions so that the auditor may certify as to their validity.
• C) Provide assurance regarding whether the client's financial statements are fairly stated.
• D) Assure the consistent application of correct accounting procedures.

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