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    Read the following passage and answer the next 4 question (Q23-Q26) The purpose of an audit is to enhance the degree of confidence of intended users of the financial statements. The aforesaid purpose is achieved by the expression of an independent reporting by the auditor as to whether the financial statements exhibit a true and fair view of the affairs of the entity. Thus, an audit report is an opinion drawn on the entity’s financial statements to make sure that the records are true and fair representation of the transactions they claim to represent. This involves considering whether the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with an acceptable financial reporting framework applicable to the entity under audit. It is also necessary to consider whether the financial statements comply with the relevant statutory requirements. The main users of audit report are shareholders, members and all other stakeholders of the company. SA 700 (Revised) - “Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements”, deals with the auditor’s responsibility to form an opinion on the financial statements. It also deals with the form and content of the auditor’s report issued as a result of an audit of financial statements

    The opinion section of the auditor report shall _____

    A Identify the entity whose financial statements have been audited Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B State that the financial statements have been audited Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Identify the title of each statement comprising the financial statements Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Refer to the notes including the summary of significant accounting Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

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    Auditor’s Opinion: The first section of the auditor’s report shall include the auditor’s opinion and shall have the heading “Opinion.” The Opinion section of the auditor’s report shall also: ·         Identify the entity whose financial statements have been audited; ·         State that the financial statements have been audited; ·         Identify the title of each statement comprising the financial statements; ·         Refer to the notes, including the summary of significant accounting policies; and ·         Specify the date of, or period covered by, each financial statement comprising the financial statements  

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