Mr. Salim has appointed as an auditor of Shinas Mart LLC. At the end of the audit, he maintains audit documentation. Identify the purpose of the retention of the audit document. O a. Audit documentation is a part of client policy O b. Management is required to keep them in a safe custody to ensure confidentiality O C. Audit documentation is a part of accounting record O d. Audit documentation is the property of the auditor

Mr. Salim has appointed as an auditor of Shinas Mart LLC. At the end of the audit, he maintains audit documentation. Identify the purpose of the retention of the audit document. O a. Audit documentation is a part of client policy O b. Management is required to keep them in a safe custody to ensure confidentiality O C. Audit documentation is a part of accounting record O d. Audit documentation is the property of the auditor

Financial Accounting: The Impact on Decision Makers

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305654174

Author:Gary A. Porter, Curtis L. Norton

Publisher:Gary A. Porter, Curtis L. Norton

Chapter1: Accounting As A Form Of Communication

Section: Chapter Questions

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