alleryStart learning →An auditor finds a higher risk that the accounts are materially misstated. The auditor should
AReduce the sample size
BRely on management words
CPostpone the audit work
DGather more evidence
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Gather more evidence
Because the amount of evidence needed rises with the risk of material misstatement, higher risk calls for more evidence.
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