EBK PRINCIPLES OF AUDITING & OTHER ASSU
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ISBN: 9781260299434
Author: WHITTINGTON
Publisher: YUZU
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Identify the professional standards that help in conforming the professional standards.
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One of an accounting firm’s basic objectives is to provide professional services that conform to professional standards. Reasonable assurance of achieving this objective can be obtained by followinga. Generally accepted auditing standards.b. Standards within a system of quality control.c. Generally accepted accounting principles.d. International auditing standards.
The standards are divided into attribute, performance and implementation guidance. Classify the following standards according to attribute and performance standards:A) Chief Audit Executive Roles Beyond Internal Auditing.B) Engagement Planning.C) Continuing Professional Development.D) Requirements of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program.E) External Service Provider and Organizational Responsibility for Internal Auditing.F) Due Professional Care
Which of the following statements best explains why public accounting, as a profession, promulgates ethical standards and establishes means for ensuring their observance?
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B. Ethical standards that emphasize excellence in performance over material rewards establish individual reputations for competence and character.
C. A requirement for a profession is to establish ethical standards that primarily stress responsibility to clients and colleagues.
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