Multiple Choice Questions From Cpa Examinations
Multiple Choice Questions From Cpa Examinations
Multiple Choice Questions From Cpa Examinations
114 (Objectives 11, 13, 15) The following questions deal with audits by CPA firms.
Choose the best response.
a. Which of the following best describes why an independent auditor is asked to express
an opinion on the fair presentation of financial statements?
(1) It is difficult to prepare financial statements that fairly present a company’s financial
position, operations, and cash flows without the expertise of an independent auditor.
(2) It is management’s responsibility to seek available independent aid in the
appraisal of the financial information shown in its financial statements.
(3) The opinion of an independent party is needed because a company may not be
objective with respect to its own financial statements.
(4) It is a customary courtesy that all stockholders of a company receive an independent
report on management’s stewardship of the affairs of the business.
d. Which of the following attributes is likely to be unique to the audit work of CPAs as
compared to the work performed by practitioners of other professions?
(1) Independence.
(2) Competence.
(3) Due professional care.
(4) Complex body of knowledge.
115 (Objectives 16, 17) The following questions deal with types of audits and auditors.
Choose the best response.
a. Operational audits generally have been conducted by internal auditors and governmental audit
agencies but may be performed by certified public accountants.
(1) The thirdparty user does not have the burden of proof that she/he relied
on the
financial statements.
(2) The third party has the burden of proof that the auditor was either
negligent or
fraudulent in doing the audit.
(3) The thirdparty user does not have the burden of proof that the loss was
caused
by the misleading financial statements.
(4) The auditor will not be liable if he or she can demonstrate due diligence in
performing the audit.