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AICPA CPA-Auditing Exam - Topic 1 Question 129 Discussion

Baker, CPA, was engaged to review the financial statements of Hall Co., a nonissuer. During the engagement Baker uncovered a complex scheme involving client illegal acts and fraud that materially affect Hall's financial statements. If Baker believes that modification of the standard review report is not adequate to indicate the deficiencies in the financial statements, Baker should:
C) Withdraw from the engagement.
A) Disclaim an opinion.
B) Issue an adverse opinion.
D) Issue a qualified opinion.

AICPA CPA-Auditing Exam - Topic 1 Question 129 Discussion

Actual exam question for AICPA's CPA-Auditing exam
Question #: 129
Topic #: 1
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Baker, CPA, was engaged to review the financial statements of Hall Co., a nonissuer. During the engagement Baker uncovered a complex scheme involving client illegal acts and fraud that materially affect Hall's financial statements. If Baker believes that modification of the standard review report is not adequate to indicate the deficiencies in the financial statements, Baker should:

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Suggested Answer: C

Choice 'c' is correct. If the accountant believes that modification of the standard report is not adequate to indicate the deficiencies in the financial statements taken as a whole, the accountant should withdraw from the review engagement and provide no further services with respect to those financial statements.

Note that the accountant should also request that management consider the effect of the scheme on the financial statements.

Choice 'a' is incorrect. Since Baker believes modification of the standard report is not adequate, a disclaimer is inappropriate. Baker should withdraw from the engagement.

Choices 'b' and 'd' are incorrect. No opinion may be given based on a review engagement.


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Dante
5 hours ago
I recall that if the financial statements are materially misstated due to fraud, issuing an adverse opinion is usually the way to go. But I’m not 100% confident.
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Arleen
5 days ago
I’m a bit confused about whether Baker should withdraw or just issue a report. I feel like withdrawing could be an option if the situation is really bad.
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Audra
11 days ago
This question seems similar to one we practiced where the auditor had to decide between a qualified opinion and an adverse opinion. I think adverse might be the answer here.
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Mitsue
16 days ago
I think I remember that if the fraud is significant enough, a disclaimer might be the right choice, but I'm not entirely sure.
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