alleryStart learning →Why might a small misstatement still be material?
AIts nature, e.g. omission
BIt was paid in cash
CAuditors dislike it
DIt was later corrected
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Its nature, e.g. omission
Materiality has a qualitative aspect, so an item can matter by its nature even when small in amount.
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