Which of the Following Is Not a Reason That the Auditor

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason that the auditor must gain an understanding of the client's internal control system?

• A)Better understand the client,its risks,and how it manages those risks.
• B)Assess control risk and identify the types of financial statement misstatements that are most likely to occur.
• C)Plan direct tests of account balances to determine if misstatements have occurred.
• D)All are reasons why auditors must gain an understanding of the client's internal control system.

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Definitions:

Cost Of Goods Sold

Expenses directly associated with the creation of a company's sold products, including both materials and workforce costs.

Sales

Sales represent the total revenue earned from goods or services sold by a company during a certain period.

Gross Profit Margin

A financial ratio that indicates the percentage of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold, highlighting the efficiency in producing and selling products.

Gross Profit Amount

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold before accounting for other expenses, indicating how efficiently a company uses labor and supplies in production.