In Which One of the Following Instances Would an Auditor

question 46

Multiple Choice

In which one of the following instances would an auditor most likely issue a disclaimer of opinion?

• A) Management will not sign a management representation letter.
• B) Management declines to provide a statement of cash flow.
• C) The auditor is independent of the client.
• D) The auditor is unable to confirm receivables but performs alternative procedures.

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Definitions:

Excise Taxes

Taxes imposed on specific goods or services, often fuel, tobacco, and alcohol, typically aimed at discouraging their consumption or raising revenue.

Economic Regulation

Government-imposed restrictions on the economic activities of private firms, including price controls, market entries, and standards for service quality.

Redistribution of Income

A policy or process whereby wealth is reallocated from certain individuals or groups to others, often through taxation and welfare systems, with the aim of achieving social equity.

Stabilization

is the process of maintaining or bringing an economic system to a state of balance and reducing volatility.