Which of the Following Does an Auditor Consider When Gaining

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does an auditor consider when gaining an overall understanding of the client's internal controls?

• A)Entity-wide controls at the account level only.
• B)Transaction controls at the account level only.
• C)Entity-wide controls at the assertion level only.
• D)Both entity-wide controls and transaction controls at the account and assertion levels.

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Definitions:

Drug Companies

Firms involved in the research, development, production, and marketing of medications and pharmaceutical products.

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where positive impressions in one area lead to positive assessments or assumptions in other areas, often unrelated.

Associative-cluster Effect

Describes how ideas or memories are linked together in the mind, leading to the easy recall of associated information when a related concept is encountered.

Source Credibility

The perceived reliability and trustworthiness of the information source, influencing its persuasive power.