alleryStart learning →An auditor judges that audit risk on an engagement is high. How should materiality be set?
AHigher than usual
BEqual to profit
CIgnored in testing
DLower than usual
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Lower than usual
Because of the inverse relationship, a higher audit risk calls for a lower materiality threshold.
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