When a client engages in transactions involving derivatives, the auditor should: Notify the audit committee about the risks involved in derivative transactions. Develop an understanding of the economic substance of each derivative. Confirm with the client's broker whether the derivatives are for trading purposes. Add an explanatory paragraph to the auditor's report describing the risks associated with each derivative.

When a client engages in transactions involving derivatives, the auditor should: Notify the audit committee about the risks involved in derivative transactions. Develop an understanding of the economic substance of each derivative. Confirm with the client's broker whether the derivatives are for trading purposes. Add an explanatory paragraph to the auditor's report describing the risks associated with each derivative.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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