Auditors Often Request That the Entity Send a Letter of Inquiry

question 11

Multiple Choice

Auditors often request that the entity send a letter of inquiry to those attorneys who have been consulted with respect to litigation,claims,and/or assessments.The primary reason for this request is to provide the auditor with

• A) an estimate of the dollar amount of the probable loss.
• B) an expert opinion as to whether a loss is possible, probable, or remote.
• C) information concerning the progress of cases to date.
• D) corroborative inquiries made of the entity by the auditor.

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