An Audit by an Independent External Auditor Usually Does Not

question 121

Multiple Choice

An audit by an independent external auditor usually does not involve which of the following?

• A)an assessment of the capability of a firm's accounting system to accumulate, measure, and synthesize transactional data properly.
• B)an assessment of the operational effectiveness of the accounting system
• C)a determination of whether the financial report complies with the requirements of the applicable authoritative guidance
• D)an assessment of the operational economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of the company's operations
• E)an assessment of the effectiveness of a firm's internal control system for financial reporting.

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