Auditing And Assurance Services
17th Edition
ISBN: 9780134897431
Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Identify the professional service that is described as attestation engagement.
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Which of the following professional services is an attestation engagement?(1) A consulting service engagement to provide computer-processing advice to a client.(2) An engagement to report on compliance with statutory requirements.(3) An income tax engagement to prepare federal and state tax returns.(4) The preparation of financial statements from a client’s financial records.
What is the primary objective of assurance services? To provide expert advice and recommendations for improving business processes. To assist in the preparation and filing of tax returns. O To evaluate and provide an opinion on the reliability of information. O To ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Which of the following professional services would be considered an attestationengagement?(1) Advocating on behalf of a client about trust tax matters under review by theInternal Revenue Service.(2) Providing financial analysis, planning, and capital acquisition services as apart-time, in-house controller.(3) Advising management in the selection of a computer system to meet business needs.(4) Preparing the income statement and balance sheet for one year in the future basedon client expectations and predictions.
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Auditing And Assurance Services
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