As a result of analytical procedures, the auditor determines that the gross profitpercentage has declined from 30% in the preceding year to 20% in the current year.The auditor should(1) express a qualified opinion due to inability of the client company to continue asa going concern.(2) evaluate management’s performance in causing this decline.(3) require footnote disclosure.(4) consider the possibility of a misstatement in the financial statements.

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Audit Procedures

Audit Procedures are methods and techniques performed by the auditor to determine the quality of financial information of clients, thereby expressing an opinion on true & fair view of financial statements and entity position. They are identified and applied at the planning stage of audit after determining audit objectives, scope, approach, and risk assessment.