On the Basis of Audit Evidence Gathered and Evaluated, an Auditor

question 31

Multiple Choice

On the basis of audit evidence gathered and evaluated, an auditor decides to increase the assessed level of control risk from that originally planned. To achieve an overall audit risk level that is substantially the same as the planned audit risk level, the auditor would ________.

• A) decrease substantive testing
• B) decrease detection risk
• C) increase inherent risk
• D) increase materiality levels

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Definitions:

Surplus

A surplus refers to the amount by which the quantity supplied of a product or service exceeds the quantity demanded, often resulting in a decrease in prices.

Shortage

A market condition where the demand for a good exceeds its supply at a specific price, often leading to price increases.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price in a given time period.

Shortage

A situation where the demand for a product exceeds its supply in the market.