A government auditor is conducting a financial statement audit of a public-sector entity in accordance with the International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAI) Which of the following is TRUE regarding the auditor’s consideration of fraud during this engagement?
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In addition to fraud, the auditor should remain alert to potential occurrences of abuse during the audit
Most accepted answer: A. In addition to fraud, the auditor should remain alert to potential occurrences of abuse during the audit
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Selected Answer: A A is TRUE: Under the International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAI) framework, government auditors are expected to consider both fraud and abuse, even though abuse may not always meet the definition of fraud. Public-sector audits often go beyond traditional financial concerns to include public accountability and integrity. upvoted 1 times