Auditing And Assurance Services
17th Edition
ISBN: 9780134897431
Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 22.1MCQ
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Identify the correct answer for the given statement.
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Which item regarding an Emphasis of Matter paragraph is true?
a.
The auditor will use the E of M to restrict distribution of the audit report.
b.
The auditor will use the E of M when the client has corrected an error in the previous financial statements.
c.
An E of M will be used when a material error exists in the current financial statements.
d.
The E of M paragraph is usually located immediately before the opinion paragraph.
e.
The E of M paragraph would be used to discuss a client's change in the method to estimate bad debts.
Which of the following would not
require an explanatorylemphasis-of-
matter paragraph in the auditor's
report? *
Opinion based in part on the report of
another auditor.
Lack of consistency in the financial
statements due to accounting
changes.
O Additional emphasis.
O Going concern.
All of the following are causes for the addition of an explanatory paragraph except for:
Select one:
a. auditor agrees with a departure from promulgated accounting principles.
b. lack of consistent application of generally accepted accounting principles
c. reports involving other auditors.
d. emphasis of a matter
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