Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Auditor's Responsibility

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the auditor's responsibility regarding the detection of fraud?

• A) The auditor is responsible for the failure to detect fraud only when such failure clearly results from nonperformance of audit procedures specifically described in the engagement letter.
• B) The auditor is required to provide reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free of both material errors and fraud
• C) The auditor may extend auditing procedures to actively search for evidence of fraud where the examination indicates that fraud may exist.
• D) The auditor is responsible for the failure to detect fraud only when an unqualified opinion is issued.

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Definitions:

Absolute Amounts

Quantities that are measured without any comparison or relation to other quantities, often referring to totals in financial contexts.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual or country to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than others.

Production Possibilities

A curve representing all possible combinations of two goods that can be produced within a given economy when resources are fully and efficiently utilized.