What will the auditor NOT consider when reaching a conclusion on the results of substantive procedures performed during an audit? O responses to inquires made during the performance of the procedures O resolution of any misstatements identified during the audit conclusion of prior year's substantive procedures O results of all the testing related to the account balances

What will the auditor NOT consider when reaching a conclusion on the results of substantive procedures performed during an audit? O responses to inquires made during the performance of the procedures O resolution of any misstatements identified during the audit conclusion of prior year's substantive procedures O results of all the testing related to the account balances

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach to Conducting a Quality Audit

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305080577

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

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

Chapter14: Activities Required In Completing A Quality Audit

Section: Chapter Questions

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