13. When auditing an entity's financial statements in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (the "Yellow Book"), an auditor is required to report on: I. Recommendations for actions to improve operations. II. The scope of the auditor's tests of compliance with laws and regulations. Group of answer choices I only. II only. Both I and II. Neither I nor II.

13. When auditing an entity's financial statements in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (the "Yellow Book"), an auditor is required to report on: I. Recommendations for actions to improve operations. II. The scope of the auditor's tests of compliance with laws and regulations. Group of answer choices I only. II only. Both I and II. Neither I nor II.

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