Accounting · Audit and Assurance
Which of the following audit procedures would provide the auditor with the MOST reliable audit evidence regarding the likely outcome of a material outstanding litigation against the client?
- 1Review board minutes to understand why the directors believe that the claim will not be successful.
- 2Review the correspondence from the customers claiming damages to assess the validity of the claim.
- 3Send an enquiry letter to the external legal counsel of the company to obtain their professional view on the probability of the claim being successful.✓
- 4Request a written representation from management supporting their assertion that the claim will not be successful.
Correct answer
Send an enquiry letter to the external legal counsel of the company to obtain their professional view on the probability of the claim being successful.
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