Which of the following are the auditor's responsibilities when it comes to the financial stațements? 1. Giving an opinion as to their truth and fairness. 1, 3 and 4 only 1, 2 and 3 only 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 Only 2. Selecting and applying accounting policies. 3. Gathering evidence to support the opinion given. 4. Planning and conducting the audit.

Which of the following are the auditor's responsibilities when it comes to the financial stațements? 1. Giving an opinion as to their truth and fairness. 1, 3 and 4 only 1, 2 and 3 only 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 Only 2. Selecting and applying accounting policies. 3. Gathering evidence to support the opinion given. 4. Planning and conducting the audit.

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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