During the Course of an Audit, a CPA Discovers an Error

question 38

Multiple Choice

During the course of an audit, a CPA discovers an error in a prior return. According to the Statements on Standards for Tax Services, the CPA should

• A)ask the client for permission to disclose the error to the IRS.
• B)withdraw from the engagement.
• C)inform the IRS of the error, regardless of whether the client grants permission.
• D)correct the error in the current year's tax return.

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Definitions:

Nonmerchants

Individuals or entities that do not regularly engage in selling goods or services and therefore may not be held to the same standards as merchants in commercial transactions.

UCC

stands for Uniform Commercial Code, a comprehensive set of laws governing all commercial transactions in the United States.

Standardized Contract

A pre-determined, template agreement used in numerous transactions without substantial modification.

Negotiable

Capable of being transferred or modified through discussion or bargaining; also refers to financial instruments that can be transferred freely.