Doe, an Independent Auditor, Was Engaged to Perform an Audit

question 61

Multiple Choice

Doe, an independent auditor, was engaged to perform an audit of the financial statements of Ally Incorporated one month after its fiscal year had ended. Although the inventory count was not observed by Doe, and accounts receivable were not confirmed by direct communication with debtors, Doe was able to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence by applying alternative auditing procedures. Doe's audit report will probably contain:

• A) A standard unmodified opinion.
• B) An unmodified opinion and an emphasis-of-matter paragraph.
• C) Either a qualified opinion or a disclaimer of opinion.
• D) An "except for" qualification.

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Definitions:

Task Variety

Refers to the diversity of activities and skills involved in a job, aimed at reducing monotony and increasing employee satisfaction.

Job Simplification

The process of breaking down tasks into simpler components to improve efficiency and reduce complexity in the workplace.

Task Variety

The degree to which a job involves different activities and skills, enriching the work experience and potentially increasing job satisfaction.

Job Enlargement

The process of increasing the variety and number of tasks that an employee performs within their job role.