Auditors of Public Companies Are Required by SOX to Communicate

question 50

Multiple Choice

Auditors of public companies are required by SOX to communicate certain matters to the client company's audit committee, including:

• A) significant audit findings and adjustments made to the financial statements.
• B) identification of the auditor who will sign the SOX 302 certification.
• C) identification of the auditor who will sign the management representation letter.
• D) an explanation about whether the auditor chose to follow PCAOB or AICPA standards during the engagement.

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