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Flashcards in Pages 901=907 of Ch 38 from SOA Deck (10)
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1
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vouching

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when accountants choose a transaction listed in the company’s books and check backwards to make sure that there are original data to support it

2
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GAAP

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generally accepted accounting principles, rules set by the Financial Accounting Standards Board to be used in preparing financial statements

3
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GAAS

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generally accepted auditing standards, rules set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) to be used in conducting audits

4
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unqualified opinion

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(also known as a clean opinion), indicates that the company’s financial statements fairly present its financial condition in accordance with GAAP

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Qualified opinion

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indicates that although the financial statements are generally accurate, there is nonetheless an outstanding, unresolved issue

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Adverse Opinion

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bad news, in auditor’s view, the company’s financial statements do not accurately reflect its financial position

7
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disclaimer of opinion

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not good news, issued when auditor does not have enough info to form an opinion

8
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PCAOB

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Public Company Accounting Oversight Board - established by Congress to ensure that investors receive accurate and complete financial information

9
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engagement letter

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a written contract between accountants and their clients, both expressed and implied terms

10
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An accountant is liable for negligence to a client who can prove both of the following elements:

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accountant breached duty to client by failing to exercise skill and competence, accountant’s violation of duty caused harm to the client