Which of the following would not require an explanatorylemphasis-of-matter paragraph in the auditor's report? * O Going concern. Additional emphasis. O Opinion based in part on the report of another auditor. O Lack of consistency in the financial statements due to accounting changes.

Which of the following would not require an explanatorylemphasis-of-matter paragraph in the auditor's report? * O Going concern. Additional emphasis. O Opinion based in part on the report of another auditor. O Lack of consistency in the financial statements due to accounting changes.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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