The overall objectives of the auditor, in conducting an audit of financial staternents, are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, thereby enabling the auditor to express an opinion on whether the financial statements are presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with an applicable accounting framework: and report on the financial statements. and communicate as required by GAAS, in accordance with the auditor's findings. Discuss the differences between errors. frauds, and illegal acts. Give an example of each.

The overall objectives of the auditor, in conducting an audit of financial staternents, are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, thereby enabling the auditor to express an opinion on whether the financial statements are presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with an applicable accounting framework: and report on the financial statements. and communicate as required by GAAS, in accordance with the auditor's findings. Discuss the differences between errors. frauds, and illegal acts. Give an example of each.

Practical Management Science

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337406659

Author:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Publisher:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Chapter2: Introduction To Spreadsheet Modeling

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