The independent auditor's reportA. describes which financial statements (FS) are coveredby the audit.B. gives the auditor's opinion regarding the fairness of FS.C. summarizes what the auditor did.D. states that the FS are truthful.

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The independent auditor's report A. describes which financial statements (FS) are covered by the audit. B. gives the auditor's opinion regarding the fairness of FS. C. summarizes what the auditor did. D. states that the FS are truthful.