The Auditor's Results of Evidence Gathering Procedures Are Contained in Audit

question 43

Multiple Choice

The auditor's results of evidence gathering procedures are contained in audit documentation for the audit. When preparing the requisite audit, documentation should be cognizant of:

• A) Documents are kept by the client for easy reference for their accounting staff.
• B) Audit documents should be considered as a substitute for the clients accounting records.
• C) Audit documents are designed to facilitate the review and supervision of the work performed by the audit team by a reviewing partner.
• D) Audit documents are the sole source of evidence that an auditor uses in forming an opinion about the client's financial statements.

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Definitions:

Accounting Equation

The foundational principle of double-entry bookkeeping, stating that Assets = Liabilities + Equity, reflecting a company's financial position.

Total Liabilities

The sum of all financial obligations or debts that a company owes to external parties.

Total Assets

The sum of all assets owned by a company, including current, fixed, intangible, and other long-term assets, measuring its overall resources.

Current Assets

Items that are likely to be cashed in, sold, or expended within the span of one year or the standard operational period of the business.