Why Is International Harmonization of Auditing Standards Important

question 32

Multiple Choice

Why is international harmonization of auditing standards important?

• A) To be consistent with harmonized international accounting standards.
• B) To ensure the independence of external auditors of multinational corporations.
• C) To assure international capital markets that auditing has been consistent across companies.
• D) To reduce the authority of individual governments to enact accounting laws.

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