Arel, CPA, Was Engaged by a Group of Royalty Recipients

question 42

Multiple Choice

Arel, CPA, was engaged by a group of royalty recipients to apply agreed-upon procedures to financial data supplied by Modit Co. regarding Modit's written assertion about its compliance with contractual requirements to pay royalties. Arel's report on these agreed-upon procedures should contain a(n) :

• A) Disclaimer of opinion about the fair presentation of Modit's financial statements.
• B) List of the procedures performed (or reference thereto) and Arel's findings.
• C) Opinion about the effectiveness of Modit's internal control activities concerning royalty payments.
• D) Acknowledgment that the sufficiency of the procedures is solely Arel's responsibility.

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Definitions:

Defective Condition

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Product Liability

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