CIMA Exam CIMAPRA17-BA4-1 Topic 3 Question 106 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA17-BA4-1 exam

Question #: 106
Topic #: 3

The majority of developed countries require publicly quoted companies and large companies to produce annual financial statements which are then audited by an external auditor.

Which of the following statements regarding the requirement for external audit is Incorrect?

AIndependent external audit gives confidence in the financial statements which is required as the directors have incentives to manipulate the financial statements presented to the shareholders

BAs the directors are responsible for the day-to-day management of the company, they hold more detailed information which is resolved by the presentation of financial statements to the shareholders and this needs to be guaranteed by independent external audit.

CIndependent external audit gives confidence in the financial statements by including the auditor's opinion on whether or not they show a true and fair view.

DAs the directors are responsible for the day-to-day management of the company, they hold more detailed information which is resolved by the presentation of financial statements to the shareholders and there is a need for this to be assured by independent external audit

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Suggested Answer: B

by Otis at Jan 25, 2025, 02:26 PM

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I think the answer is B.

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