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    PracticeCPA®CPA AUD Practice ExamQuestion 08
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Area 1: EthicsAUDInternal ControlCommunication

    CPA · Question 08 · Area 1: Ethics

    In an audit of a non-issuer, the auditor discovers a material weakness in internal control. The auditor is not engaged to perform an audit of internal control over financial reporting. Which of the following is the auditor's responsibility regarding communication?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Communicate the material weakness orally to management immediately, but no written report is required.

    B.

    Communicate the material weakness in writing to management and those charged with governance within 60 days of the report release date.

    C.

    Issue an adverse opinion on the financial statements due to the material weakness.

    D.

    Resign from the engagement immediately.

    How to approach this question

    Recall AU-C 265 requirements. Written communication is mandatory for significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

    Full Answer

    B.Communicate the material weakness in writing to management and those charged with governance within 60 days of the report release date.✓ Correct
    The auditor must communicate in writing to those charged with governance and management significant deficiencies and material weaknesses identified during the audit. This communication is required by the report release date (for issuers) or within 60 days of the report release date (for non-issuers).

    Common mistakes

    Thinking an adverse opinion on FS is required, or that oral communication is sufficient.
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