Accounting · Preconditions for an Audit
Before an auditor can accept an audit engagement, they must determine whether the preconditions for an audit are met and obtain management's agreement that it acknowledges and understands its responsibilities. Which of the following is NOT typically included in this specific agreement regarding management's responsibilities?
- 1Management's absolute responsibility to completely prevent and detect all instances of fraud within the organization.✓
- 2Management's responsibility to provide the auditor with unrestricted access to all relevant information and personnel.
- 3Management's responsibility for such internal control as it determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement.
- 4Management's responsibility for preparing the financial statements in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework.
Correct answer
Management's absolute responsibility to completely prevent and detect all instances of fraud within the organization.
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