The Purpose of an Audit Is to

question 20

Multiple Choice

The purpose of an audit is to

• A) determine whether or not a company is a good investment.
• B) comply with income tax regulations.
• C) determine whether or not a company is a good credit risk.
• D) ascertain that the financial statements follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

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Definitions:

Certification Requirements

Standards or qualifications that must be met or obtained in order to engage in certain professions or activities.

Union Workers' Wages

The negotiated salaries for employees who are members of a labor union, often higher than non-union wages due to collective bargaining.

Apprenticeships

Formal training programs that combine on-the-job training with classroom education, typically in a trade or profession.

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