Nature and Objectives of Audit Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Providing credibility to information or assertions made by management for third parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of an audit?

    <p>To express an opinion on the financial statements based on an evaluation of evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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