QUESTION: 166
This question presents independent factual situations an auditor might encounter in conducting
an audit. List A represents the types of opinions the auditor ordinarily would issue. Select as the
best answer for this item, the action the auditor normally would take. The types of opinions in
List A may be selected once, more than once, or not at all.
Assume:
. The auditor is independent.
. The auditor previously expressed an unqualified opinion on the prior year's financial
statements. . Only single-year (not comparative) statements are presented for the current year. .
The conditions for an unqualified opinion exist unless contradicted in the factual situations. . The
conditions stated in the factual situations are material. . No report modifications are to be made
except in response to the factual situation.
Item to Be Answered
Due to recurring operating losses and working capital deficiencies, an auditor has substantial
doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.
However, the financial statement disclosures concerning these matters are adequate.
List A
Types of Options

A. An "except for" qualified opinion.
B. An unqualified opinion.
C. An adverse opinion.
D. A disclaimer of opinion.
E. Either an "except for" qualified opinion or an adverse opinion.
F. Either a disclaimer of opinion or an "except for" qualified opinion.
G. Either an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion.

Answer(s): B
Explanation:
Choice "B" is the correct opinion. In a going concern situation that is properly disclosed, an
unqualified opinion should be issued.
QUESTION: 167
This question presents independent factual situations an auditor might encounter in conducting
an audit. List B represents the report modifications (if any) that would be necessary. Select as
the best answer for each item, the action the auditor normally would take. The report
modifications in List B may be selected once, more than once, or not at all.
Assume:
. The auditor is independent.
. The auditor previously expressed an unqualified opinion on the prior year's financial
statements. . Only single-year (not comparative) statements are presented for the current year. .
The conditions for an unqualified opinion exist unless contradicted in the factual situations. . The
conditions stated in the factual situations are material. . No report modifications are to be made
except in response to the factual situation.
Item to Be Answered
Due to recurring operating losses and working capital deficiencies, an auditor has substantial
doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.
However, the financial statement disclosures concerning these matters are adequate.
List B

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