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What is the difference between reasonable assurance engagement and limited assurance engagement?
What is the difference between reasonable assurance engagement and limited assurance engagement?
- Reasonable assurance is less reliable than limited assurance
- Reasonable assurance is only applicable to internal audits, while limited assurance is applicable to external audits
- Reasonable assurance provides a moderate level of assurance, while limited assurance provides a high level of assurance
- Reasonable assurance provides a high level of assurance, while limited assurance provides a moderate level of assurance (correct)
What is the basic purpose of engagement and quality control standards in auditing?
What is the basic purpose of engagement and quality control standards in auditing?
- To prepare annual reports for the company
- To determine the financial position of the company
- To ensure the quality of audit work and to provide guidelines for conducting audits (correct)
- To set limitations on the scope of audit work
What are the inherent limitations of audit?
What are the inherent limitations of audit?
- Inability to detect fraud and inability to assess future events
- Reliance on selective testing and the potential for human error (correct)
- Lack of independence and lack of professional skepticism
- Inability to understand the company's industry and inability to communicate findings effectively
What is the meaning of assurance engagements in auditing?
What is the meaning of assurance engagements in auditing?
What is the main objective of an audit?
What is the main objective of an audit?
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