The Primary Purpose of Establishing Quality Control Policies and Procedures

question 33

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of establishing quality control policies and procedures for deciding whether to accept a new client is to

• A) enable the CPA firm to attest to the reliability of the client.
• B) satisfy the CPA firm's duty to the public concerning the acceptance of new clients.
• C) minimize the likelihood of association with clients whose management lacks integrity.
• D) anticipate before performing any fieldwork whether an unqualified opinion can be expressed.

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