If Noncompliance with a Law Is Discovered During the Audit

question 10

Multiple Choice

If noncompliance with a law is discovered during the audit of a publicly held company, the auditors should first:

• A) Notify the regulatory authorities.
• B) Determine who was responsible for the noncompliance.
• C) Intensify the examination to identify noncompliance with any laws.
• D) Report the act to high level personnel within the client's organization and to the audit committee.

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