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AICPA CPA-Auditing Exam
CPA Auditing and Attestation (AUD) (Page 8 )

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026
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An auditor issued an audit report that was dual dated for a subsequent event occurring after the original date of the auditor's report but before issuance of the related financial statements. The auditor's responsibility for events occurring subsequent to the original report date was:

  1. Limited to include only events occurring up to the date of the last subsequent event referenced.
  2. Limited to the specific event referenced.
  3. Extended to subsequent events occurring through the later date.
  4. Extended to include all events occurring since the original report date.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Choice "b" is correct.
When an auditor issues a report that is dual dated for a subsequent event occurring after the original date of the auditor's report, but before issuance of the related financial statements, the auditor's responsibility for events occurring subsequent to the original report date is limited to the specific event referenced.
Choices "a", "c", and "d" are incorrect. The auditor takes responsibility for only the specific event noted in the dual dating and no other event occurring subsequent to the original report date.



When an independent CPA is associated with the financial statements of a publicly held entity but has not audited or reviewed such statements, the appropriate form of report to be issued must include a(an):

  1. Regulation S-X exemption.
  2. Report on pro forma financial statements.
  3. Unaudited association report.
  4. Disclaimer of opinion.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Choice "d" is correct.
When an accountant is associated with the financial statements of a public entity, but has not audited or reviewed such statements, the accountant must issue a report disclaiming any opinion on the statements.
Choices "a", "b", and "c" are incorrect since a disclaimer is required in this case.



Which of the following auditing procedures most likely would assist an auditor in identifying conditions and events that may indicate substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern?

  1. Inspecting title documents to verify whether any assets are pledged as collateral.
  2. Confirming with third parties the details of arrangements to maintain financial support.
  3. Reconciling the cash balance per books with the cut-off bank statement and the bank confirmation.
  4. Comparing the entity's depreciation and asset capitalization policies to other entities in the industry.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Choice "b" is correct. Confirming with third parties the details of arrangements to provide or "maintain (needed) financial support" is an audit procedure that may identify doubts about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Choice "a" is incorrect. Inspecting title documents provides evidence of ownership of assets but would not necessarily identify conditions affecting an entity's ability to continue as a going concern. Choice "c" is incorrect. Reconciling the cash balance per books with the cut-off bank statement and the bank confirmation provides evidence of completeness and valuation, but would not necessarily identify conditions affecting an entity's ability to continue as a going concern. Choice "d" is incorrect. Comparing an entity's policies to other entities in the industry would not necessarily identify conditions affecting an entity's ability to continue as a going concern.



When an independent CPA assists in preparing the financial statements of a publicly held entity, but has not audited or reviewed them, the CPA should issue a disclaimer of opinion. In such situations, the CPA has no responsibility to apply any procedures beyond:

  1. Documenting that internal control is not being relied on.
  2. Reading the financial statements for obvious material misstatements.
  3. Ascertaining whether the financial statements are in conformity with GAAP.
  4. Determining whether management has elected to omit substantially all required disclosures.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Choice "b" is correct. The accountant is only required to read the financial statements for obvious material misstatements.
Choice "a" is incorrect. The accountant need not document that internal control is not being relied on.
Choices "c" and "d" are incorrect. The accountant is not required to evaluate conformity with GAAP, but any known departures (including inadequate disclosure) should be described in the disclaimer.



When an auditor concludes there is substantial doubt about a continuing audit client's ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time, the auditor's responsibility is to:

  1. Issue a qualified or adverse opinion, depending upon materiality, due to the possible effects on the financial statements.
  2. Consider the adequacy of disclosure about the client's possible inability to continue as a going concern.
  3. Report to the client's audit committee that management's accounting estimates may need to be adjusted.
  4. Reissue the prior year's auditor's report and add an explanatory paragraph that specifically refers to "substantial doubt" and "going concern."

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Choice "b" is correct.
When an auditor concludes there is substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time, the auditor's responsibility is to consider the adequacy of disclosure about the entity's possible inability to continue as a going concern and include an explanatory paragraph in the audit report. Choice "a" is incorrect. The auditor would include an explanatory paragraph following the unqualified opinion, or disclaim an opinion due to a material uncertainty. A qualified or adverse opinion is not appropriate for doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern. Choice "c" is incorrect. Management's accounting estimates are unrelated to going concern issues. Choice "d" is incorrect. Going concern issues are considered prospectively. It is not appropriate to reissue a prior audit report if doubt arises about an entity's ability to continue in a future period.






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