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Which of the following statements best describes assurance services?

  • Services designed for the improvement of operations, resulting in better outcomes.
  • Services designed to express an opinion on the fairness of historical financial statements based on the results of an audit.
  • The preparation of financial statements or the collection, classification, and summarization of other financial information.
  • Independent professional services that are intended to enhance credibility of information to meet the needs of an intended user. (correct)
  • Which of the following is not an assurance service?

  • Examination of prospective financial information
  • Compilation of financial information (correct)
  • Audit of historical financial statements
  • Review of financial statements
  • What level of assurance is provided by the auditor in an audit engagement?

  • Moderate
  • No assurance
  • High, but not absolute (correct)
  • Absolute
  • In an engagement, what is the purpose of the auditor's report?

    <p>To express an opinion on the fairness of historical financial statements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of assurance services?

    <p>To enhance credibility of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Assurance Services

    • Assurance services are professional services that improve the quality of information for decision-makers
    • Assurance services provide independent professional judgment about the subject matter, enhancing the degree of confidence of intended users

    Types of Assurance Services

    • Audit engagements provide high level of assurance, while review engagements and agreed-upon procedures provide lower levels of assurance

    Auditor's Report

    • The purpose of the auditor's report is to provide an opinion on the fairness and accuracy of the financial statements
    • The auditor's report is intended to enhance the degree of confidence of intended users in the financial statements

    Goals of Assurance Services

    • The main goal of assurance services is to enhance the degree of confidence of intended users in the subject matter

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    Test your knowledge on assurance services with this quiz! Learn about the different statements that describe assurance services and enhance the credibility of information for intended users. See if you can identify the best statement and understand its importance in meeting user needs.

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