alleryStart learning →In government audits under the AICPA guide, materiality is considered by what unit?
AWhole statements
BOpinion unit
CSingle transaction
DDepartment head
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Opinion unit
Auditors consider materiality by opinion unit rather than for the financial statements taken as a whole.
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