Which of the following factors most likely would cause a CPA not to accept a new audit engagement? Management's reluctance in making all financial records available to the CPA. The CPA's inability to review the predecessor auditor's working papers. The CPA's lack of understanding of the entity's operations and industry O Management's reputation for failing to provide schedules to prior auditors on a timely basis.

Which of the following factors most likely would cause a CPA not to accept a new audit engagement? Management's reluctance in making all financial records available to the CPA. The CPA's inability to review the predecessor auditor's working papers. The CPA's lack of understanding of the entity's operations and industry O Management's reputation for failing to provide schedules to prior auditors on a timely basis.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

10th Edition

ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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