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

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ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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An auditor has concluded that substantial doubt exists and that the client will not be able to meet its obligations as they become due for a reasonable period of time. Financial statement and footnote disclosures are adequate, detailing the conditions, events, and management's plans to alleviate the doubt. However, the CPA believes that substantial doubt remains. The CPA must add a Going Concern section to the audit report, discussing the Substantial Doubt. How should the audit opinion be modified? a. No modification. b. A qualified opinion. c. An adverse opinion. d. A disclaimer of opinion.
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