Which of the Following Could Cause an Auditor to Refuse

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could cause an auditor to refuse to submit a proposal for a prospective audit client:

• A) a senior sales V.P.'s 10 year-old conviction for tax evasion.
• B) a board of directors comprised of management's close friends.
• C) a reputation for high employee turnover.
• D) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Certificate of Deposit

A savings certificate with a fixed maturity date and fixed interest rate, issued by banks to individuals desiring to save money for a fixed period.

Compounded Annually

The process of calculating interest and adding it to the principal sum of a deposit or loan once per year.

Interest Rate

The rate at which interest is paid by borrowers for the use of money that they borrow from lenders.

Pension Fund

A type of investment pool typically set up by an employer to generate stable growth over the long term and provide pensions for employees when they reach the end of their working years.