If the Auditor Concludes That Audit Committee Oversight of Financial

question 20

Multiple Choice

If the auditor concludes that audit committee oversight of financial reporting and ICFR is ineffective and that a material weakness exists, the auditor should:

• A) communicate this directly to the SEC.
• B) communicate this to the audit committee.
• C) communicate this to the predecessor auditor.
• D) communicate this to the board of directors.

Grasp the concept of causality in research and distinguish between types of study designs (cross-sectional, panel, experimental) for causal inference.

Understand the objectives of research including theory development, description, and establishing causality.

Identify the implications of research design choices on the validity and generalizability of study findings, including the role of random sampling.

Understand the ethical guidelines governing research with human subjects, including informed consent and confidentiality.

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