The objective of the ordinary audit of financial statements is the expression of an opinion on:
Which of the following statements is most correct regarding errors and fraud?
If the auditor believes that the financial statements are not fairly stated or is unable to reach an conclusion because of insufficient evidence, the auditor:
Auditors accumulate evidence to:
Which of the following forms of evidence is most reliable?
Analytical procedures are required during which phase(s) of the audit?
Test of Controls; Planning; Completion
To be considered reliable evidence, confirmations must be controlled by:
When the auditor has reason to believe an illegal act has occurred without any corrective action being taken, the auditor should:
Traditionally, confirmations are used to verify:
Which of the following is correct with respect to the use of analytical procedures?
Which is a liquidity activity ratio?
Match the following definitions to the terms.
____ Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Auditing Standards
____ Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
____ Statements on Auditing Standards
a. Pronouncements providing specific guidance on auditing matters for all entities except public companies
b. The standards used for public company audits
c. Standards used by non-public companies and for interim audits for public companies as initially adopted by the PCAOB