Which of the Following Is Not Required to Be Communicated

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not required to be communicated to the audit committee or similarly designated body under auditing standards?

• A) Disagreements with the company over two acceptable accounting treatments for a significant transaction.
• B) Disagreements with management about the scope of the audit, applicability of accounting principles, or wording of the audit report.
• C) Difficulties encountered in performing the audit, such as lack of availability of client personnel and failure to provide necessary information.
• D) Auditor's responsibilities under generally accepted auditing standards, including responsibility for evaluating internal control and the concept of reasonable rather than absolute assurance.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Rate

The cost per hour for labor directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Indirect Labor Rate

The cost of labor that cannot be directly traced to the production of goods or services, but is necessary for the process.

Variable Overhead

Overhead costs that vary directly with the level of production, such as utilities for equipment or variable labor costs.