AGA Exam CGFM Topic 2 Question 37 Discussion

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Question #: 37
Topic #: 2

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When considering materiality during the planning phase for the field work for a financial audit, the dollar threshold for materiality is determined by the

Aauditor.

Bauditee.

Cauditor in consultation with the auditee.

Daudit committee.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Lucy at Dec 14, 2023, 02:46 PM

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Aide

2 months ago

Wait, is the auditor supposed to just roll a dice to determine the materiality threshold? Seems like a risky move to me.

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Margo

1 months ago

D) audit committee.

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Stephania

1 months ago

C) auditor in consultation with the auditee.

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Sharita

2 months ago

A) auditor.

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Gail

3 months ago

C'mon, it's gotta be the auditor in consultation with the auditee. They need to work together on this, don't they?

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Chandra

3 months ago

Ooh, I bet the audit committee has the final say on this. They're the ones keeping an eye on the whole process.

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Earlean

1 months ago

It's important for the auditor to consult with the audit committee on materiality.

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Lanie

1 months ago

Yeah, they probably have the final say on the dollar threshold.

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Selma

2 months ago

I think the audit committee plays a big role in determining materiality.

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Blair

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about that. Shouldn't the auditee have a say in this? They know their business best, right?

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Dorian

27 days ago

D) audit committee.

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Laticia

28 days ago

I think it's a combination of both.

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Tamala

30 days ago

C) auditor in consultation with the auditee.

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Magda

3 months ago

A) auditor.

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Goldie

3 months ago

I think the auditor should determine the materiality threshold based on their professional judgment. After all, they're the experts in this field.

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Virgie

2 months ago

Yes, the auditor plays a crucial role in setting the materiality threshold for the financial audit.

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Thurman

2 months ago

I agree, the auditor is the one with the expertise to determine the materiality threshold.

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Dino

2 months ago

Yes, it makes sense for the auditor to use their professional judgment in setting the materiality threshold.

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Catrice

3 months ago

I agree, the auditor is the one with the expertise to determine the materiality threshold.

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Miriam

3 months ago

Actually, the auditor determines materiality in consultation with the auditee to ensure accuracy.

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Queen

3 months ago

I agree with Latanya, the auditor is responsible for determining materiality.

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Latanya

4 months ago

I think the dollar threshold for materiality is determined by the auditor.

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