alleryStart learning →Why can an audit not provide absolute assurance?
AFees come from the client
BReports are filed late
CStatements go unreviewed
DIt rests on sampling
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. It rests on sampling
Testing only a sample of items leaves some risk of undetected misstatement.
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