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Question 1 of 1025

Several sources of GAAP consulted by an auditor are in conflict as to the application of an accounting principle. Which of the following should the auditor consider the most authoritative?

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Correct answer: A

Choice "a" is correct. In accordance with the GAAP hierarchy, FASB Technical Bulletins are considered the most authoritative of the sources listed in the question.
Choice "b" is incorrect. Of the sources listed, AICPA Accounting Interpretations would be considered the second most authoritative.
Choice "c" is incorrect. FASB Statements of Financial Accounting Concepts are among the least authoritative sources of GAAP available to auditors.
Choice "d" is incorrect. AICPA Technical Practice Aids are among the least authoritative sources of GAAP available to auditors.

Question 2 of 1025

An auditor of a nonpublic company must conduct the audit in accordance with:

I. ASB standards.

II. PCAOB standards.

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Correct answer: A

Choice "a" is correct. An auditor of a nonpublic company must conduct the audit in accordance with ASB standards.
Choice "b" is incorrect. An auditor of a nonpublic company is not required to conduct the audit in accordance with PCAOB standards.
Choice "c" is incorrect. While an auditor is only required to conduct the audit in accordance with ASB standards, the auditor may choose to follow PCAOB standards as well.
Choice "d" is incorrect. An auditor of a nonpublic company is not required to conduct the audit in accordance with PCAOB standards.

Question 3 of 1025

Because of the risk of material misstatement, an audit of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards should be planned and performed with an attitude of:

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Correct answer: C

Choice "c" is correct. The auditor should plan and perform the audit with an attitude of professional skepticism. This attitude includes a questioning mind and a critical assessment of audit evidence.
Choices "a", "b", and "d" are incorrect. Objectivity, independence, integrity, and impartiality are basic ethical characteristics and professional qualities embodied in the general standards.

Question 4 of 1025

Which of the following categories is included in generally accepted auditing standards?

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Correct answer: C

Choice "c" is correct. Generally accepted auditing standards include three categories: general standards, standards of fieldwork, and standards of reporting.
Choices "a", "b", and "d" are incorrect, based on the above Explanation.

Question 5 of 1025

Digit Co. uses the FIFO method of costing for its international subsidiary's inventory and LIFO for its domestic inventory. Under these circumstances, the auditor's report on Digit's financial statements should express an:

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Correct answer: A

Choice "a" is correct. GAAP allows a company to use different methods for costing different inventories as long as the methods are disclosed. Thus, the audit report would be unqualified; there is no departure from GAAP.
Choice "b" is incorrect. The consistency standard refers to changes in application of accounting practices between periods, affecting the comparability of financial statements. There is no indication Digit made any change in methods.
Choice "c" is incorrect. Use of different methods for costing inventory is permissible under GAAP, and would not result in a qualification of the auditor's report.
Choice "d" is incorrect. Use of different methods for costing inventory is permissible under GAAP, and would not result in an adverse report.

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