In addition to the preparation of financial statements, it is also the responsibility of those charged with governance to: * Identify the financial reporting framework to be used in the preparation and presentation of their financial report. Establish and maintain internal controls that are effective in preventing and detecting material misstatements Selecting and applying appropriate O accounting policies and making reasonable accounting estimates O All of the above.

In addition to the preparation of financial statements, it is also the responsibility of those charged with governance to: * Identify the financial reporting framework to be used in the preparation and presentation of their financial report. Establish and maintain internal controls that are effective in preventing and detecting material misstatements Selecting and applying appropriate O accounting policies and making reasonable accounting estimates O All of the above.

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337619455

Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Publisher:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Chapter1: Quality Auditing: Why It Matters

Section: Chapter Questions

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