During an audit class, a student suggests that it might be more cost effective if auditors always set Control Risk at Maximum and then perform the planned substantive tests to collect audit evidence. In which of the following clients audits would the student's suggestion be incorrect (must choose one of the three possible choices), if the audit is performed according to the AICPA auditing standards? A) a not for profit charity organization B) a wall street company C) a membership-only company

During an audit class, a student suggests that it might be more cost effective if auditors always set Control Risk at Maximum and then perform the planned substantive tests to collect audit evidence. In which of the following clients audits would the student's suggestion be incorrect (must choose one of the three possible choices), if the audit is performed according to the AICPA auditing standards? A) a not for profit charity organization B) a wall street company C) a membership-only company

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C) a membership-only company

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