12. An accountants' report includes the phrase "We are not aware". This phrase indicates: a. An attestation engagement was not performed. b. Management had not established sufficient criteria to allow an opinion to be expressed. c. The accountants are providing limited assurance. d. The accountants are expressing a disclaimer of opinion.

12. An accountants' report includes the phrase "We are not aware". This phrase indicates: a. An attestation engagement was not performed. b. Management had not established sufficient criteria to allow an opinion to be expressed. c. The accountants are providing limited assurance. d. The accountants are expressing a disclaimer of opinion.

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337619455

Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Publisher:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Chapter5: Professional Auditing Standards And The Audit Opinion Formulation Process

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