STATEMENT 1: The concept of audit sampling serves to discourage auditors from overauditing or underauditing the client's financial statements. STATEMENT 2: When performing tests of controls and substantive tests of details, the auditor is not required to examine all documentary evidence available. A. Only Statement 1 is incorrect B. Only Statement 1 is correct C. Both statements are incorrect D. Both statements are correct

STATEMENT 1: The concept of audit sampling serves to discourage auditors from overauditing or underauditing the client's financial statements. STATEMENT 2: When performing tests of controls and substantive tests of details, the auditor is not required to examine all documentary evidence available. A. Only Statement 1 is incorrect B. Only Statement 1 is correct C. Both statements are incorrect D. Both statements are correct

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

10th Edition

ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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