Which section of the audit report contains the important matters communicated to and addressed by the auditor based on his professional judgments during the course of audit? a. Key audit matters b. Opinion section c. Going concern d. Basis of opinion

Which section of the audit report contains the important matters communicated to and addressed by the auditor based on his professional judgments during the course of audit? a. Key audit matters b. Opinion section c. Going concern d. Basis of opinion

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Which section of the audit report contains the important matters communicated to and addressed by the auditor based on his professional judgments during the course of audit?

Key audit matters

Opinion section

Going concern

Basis of opinion

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