AAA – L3 – SA – Q2.7 – Auditor’s Working Papers

Which of the following statements about the auditor’s working papers is INCORRECT?

A   They record the audit evidence that supports the audit opinion

 They enable the audit partner to assess the progress of an audit

 They assist in the efficiency of an audit

D   The client can have access to them

D

Explanation:
The auditor’s working papers belong to the auditor and record audit evidence (A), enable progress assessment (B), and assist in audit efficiency (C). The client may not have access to them, as they are confidential to the audit firm, making D the incorrect statement and the correct answer.