Auditing and Assurance Services (16th Edition)
16th Edition
ISBN: 9780134065823
Author: Alvin A. Arens, Randal J. Elder, Mark S. Beasley, Chris E. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Determine the requirement of responsibilities principle that underlies AICPA auditing standards from the given options.
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The Responsibilities principle underlying AICPA auditing standards includes arequirement that(1) field work be adequately planned and supervised.(2) the auditor’s report state whether or not the financial statements conform togenerally accepted accounting principles.(3) professional judgment be exercised by the auditor.(4) informative disclosures in the financial statements be reasonably adequate.
Which of the following is most closely related to the responsibilities principle?a. The auditors’ responsibility to issue a report as a result of their examination.b. The requirement that auditors gather sufficient, appropriate evidence upon which to base an opinion on the financial statements.c. The auditors’ compliance with relevant ethical requirements of independence and due care.d. The auditors’ responsibility to plan the audit and properly supervise assistants.
b. The Responsibilities principle underlying AICPA auditing standards includes a
requirement that
(1) field work be adequately planned and supervised.
(2) the auditor's report state whether or not the financial statements conform to
generally accepted accounting principles.
(3) professional judgment be exercised by the auditor.
(4) informative disclosures in the financial statements be reasonably adequate.
c. What is the general character of the responsibilities characterized by the Performance
principles?
(1) The competence, independence, and professional care of persons performing
the audit.
(2) Criteria for the content of the auditor's report on financial statements and
related footnote disclosures.
(3) The criteria of audit planning and evidence gathering.
(4) The need to maintain an independence in mental attitude in all matters per-
taining to the audit.
2-17 (Objective 2-7) The following questions concern quality control standards. Choose
the best response.
a. The nature and…
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Auditing and Assurance Services (16th Edition)
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