The Essence of the Attest Function Is To

question 38

Multiple Choice

The essence of the attest function is to:

• A) assure the consistent application of correct accounting procedures.
• B) determine whether the client's financial statements are fairly stated in accordance with an applicable financial reporting framework such as U.S. GAAP or IFRS.
• C) examine individual transactions so that the auditor may certify as to their validity.
• D) detect collusion and fraud.

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