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AUD – CPA Auditing and Attestation Exam

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Question 19 (Volume C)

The primary objective of procedures performed to obtain an understanding of the entity and its environment is to provide an auditor with:

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    Knowledge necessary for risk assessment and audit planning.
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    Audit evidence to use in assessing inherent risk.
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    A basis for issuing an opinion on the financial statements.
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    An evaluation of the consistency of application of management's policies.
Question 20 (Volume A)

Financial information is presented in a printed form that prescribes the wording of the independent auditor's report. The form is not acceptable to the auditor because the form calls for statements that are inconsistent with the auditor's responsibility. Under these circumstances, the auditor most likely would:

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    Withdraw from the engagement.
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    Reword the form or attach a separate report.
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    Express a qualified opinion with an

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    Restrict use of the report to the party who designed the form.