What Is the Role of a Concurring Partner in an Audit

question 38

Multiple Choice

What is the role of a concurring partner in an audit engagement?

• A)to provide a "fresh",quality review of the audit documentation and conclusions and its relationship to the opinion.
• B)to go back over the staff,senior and manager work and redo the more difficult areas of the audit.
• C)to work as a liaison between the audit committee and the audit team should there be disagreements.
• D)to act as an advocate of the client in order to ensure quality customer service has been given.

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Definitions:

Buffer

In communication, a neutral or positive statement used to mitigate the impact of a following negative message.

Indirect Approach

A communication strategy that addresses the main point or request after providing background information, often used to soften the impact.

Opening

The initial part or phase of an event, activity, or period of time, often setting the tone for what follows.

Defamation

The act of damaging someone's reputation by making false and harmful statements.