7. An audit of the Flagler Company, a diamond mining company, brings to light the fact that its equipment has been marked up to the owners' expectation of market values. Such a situation will most likely result in which type of report? a. Disclaimer. b. Review. c. Adverse. d. Unqualified, with explanatory paragraph.

7. An audit of the Flagler Company, a diamond mining company, brings to light the fact that its equipment has been marked up to the owners' expectation of market values. Such a situation will most likely result in which type of report? a. Disclaimer. b. Review. c. Adverse. d. Unqualified, with explanatory paragraph.

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach to Conducting a Quality Audit

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305080577

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

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

Chapter14: Activities Required In Completing A Quality Audit

Section: Chapter Questions

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