- 1 Marks
AAA – L3 – SA – Q2.8 – Subsequent Events
Question
Before the issue of the auditor’s report, what is the responsibility of the auditor with regard to significant events after the date of the financial statements?
A The auditor must actively look for significant subsequent events.
B The auditor should consider subsequent events only if they come to his attention.
C The auditor should consider only those subsequent events brought to his attention by the client’s management.
D The auditor must actively look for significant adjusting subsequent events but should consider subsequent non-adjusting events only if they come to his attention.
Answer
A
Explanation:
The auditor must actively look for significant subsequent events before issuing the audit report to ensure the financial statements are not misstated. This includes both adjusting and non-adjusting events. Options B, C, and D limit the auditor’s responsibility inappropriately, making A the correct answer.
- Tags: Auditor Responsibility, Financial Statements, ICAG, Subsequent events
- Level: Level 3
- Topic: Evaluation and review
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