During a Review of the Financial Statements of a Nonpublic

question 2

Multiple Choice

During a review of the financial statements of a nonpublic entity,the CPA finds that the financial statements contain a material departure from generally accepted accounting principles.If management refuses to correct the financial statement presentations,the CPA should:

• A)Disclose the departure in a separate paragraph of the report.
• B)Issue an adverse opinion.
• C)Attach a note explaining the effects of the departure.
• D)Issue a compilation report.

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

Deadweight Loss is the loss of economic efficiency that occurs when the equilibrium for a good or service is not achieved, often due to market distortions like taxes or subsidies.

Single-Price Monopolist

A monopolist that charges all consumers the same price for its product or service.

Price Discrimination

The approach of pricing the identical product variably for different consumer segments, according to their readiness to spend.

Monopoly Profits

Extraordinary profits earned by a monopoly due to its unique position of having no competition in providing its goods or services, allowing it to set higher prices.