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Question The need for assurance services arises because the interests of the users of information may be different from that of the interests of those responsible for providing information.
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Question An audit of financial statements is a form of attestation service.
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Question Independence is an attribute necessary to perform assurance services.
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Question A bank using Milton Company's financial statements to determine the creditworthiness of a potential loan to Milton is a good example of the need for unbiased reporting.
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Question A CPA automatically qualifies as an assurance provider in all areas of business.
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Question Attestation services are a subset of assurance services and always involve a report that goes to a third party.
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Question The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants has the primary authority to set auditing standards.
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Question The audit function is unique because it exists to perform services on a "client" on behalf of shareholders, directors and other parties. Answer True
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