If the Upper Limit on Misstatements Exceeds Tolerable Misstatement, the Auditor

question 22

Multiple Choice

If the upper limit on misstatements exceeds tolerable misstatement, the auditor is least likely to:

• A)increase sample size.
• B)conduct other substantive procedures.
• C)adjust the account balance.
• D)increase the risk of incorrect rejection.

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Definitions:

Special Purpose Entity

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Completed Transaction Method

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Market Price Method

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