The Auditors Must Obtain Written Client Representations That Normally Should

question 25

Multiple Choice

The auditors must obtain written client representations that normally should be signed by:

• A) The president and the chairperson of the board.
• B) The treasurer and the internal auditor.
• C) The chief executive officer and the chief financial officer.
• D) The corporate counsel and the audit committee chairperson.

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