Which of the Following Situations Shows Kelcie,a Forensic Accountant,exercising Professional

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations shows Kelcie,a forensic accountant,exercising professional skepticism?

• A) Kelcie argues that the immediate previous year's records serve as a better basis for the investigation than the earlier years.
• B) Kelcie believes that the reputation of the external auditor is an indicator of the reliability of the audit report.
• C) Kelcie believes in the phrase "guilty, until proved otherwise" and does not presume innocence until she has reasonable doubt.
• D) Kelcie verifies the reports given by the internal auditor against available evidence before using it in her reports.

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Definitions:

Increase Output

Actions or strategies aimed at boosting the amount of work, products, or results produced by a system, organization, or process.

Performance Opportunity

Opportunities provided within an organization for employees to demonstrate their abilities and potentially enhance their professional growth and career advancement.

Performance Deficiency

The gap between an employee's actual performance and the expected or required performance standards.

Uncertain Situation

Circumstances where outcomes are unpredictable or not guaranteed.