【单选题】If the auditor finds extensive control test deviations and significant misstatements while performing substantive tests of transactions and substantive analytical procedures,
A.
the cost of the audit should decrease.
B.
the auditor will conclude that internal controls are effective.
C.
extensive tests of details of balances will need to be performed.
【单选题】An auditor’s decision either to apply analytical procedures as substantive tests or to perform substantive tests of transactions and account balances usually is determined by the
A.
availability of data aggregated at a high level.
B.
relative effectiveness and efficiency of the tests.
C.
timing of tests performed after the balance sheet date.
【单选题】What is the most likely course of action that an auditor would take after determining that performing substantive tests on inventory will take less time than performing tests of controls?
A.
Assess control risk at a low level
B.
Perform both tests of controls and substantive tests on inventory