When an Accountant Is Engaged to Compile a Nonpublic Entity's

question 61

Multiple Choice

When an accountant is engaged to compile a nonpublic entity's financial statements that omit substantially all disclosures required by GAAP, the accountant should indicate in the compilation report that the financial statements are:

• A) prepared in conformity with a comprehensive basis of accounting other than GAAP.
• B) not compiled in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services.
• C) special-purpose financial statements that are not comparable to those of prior periods.
• D) not designed for those who are uniformed about the omitted disclosures.
• E) prepared on an interim basis.

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