alleryStart learning →An assessment differs from an audit because its purpose is to do what?
AProvide a measurement
BDetect hidden fraud
CCertify accounts
DRecommend dividends
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Provide a measurement
An assessment measures or calculates a value instead of expressing an opinion on fairness.
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