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Question #: 69
Topic #: 1
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When management does not provide reasonable justification that a change in accounting principle is preferable and it presents comparative financial statements, the auditor should express a qualified opinion:

  • A. Only in the year of the accounting principle change.
  • B. Each year that the financial statements initially reflecting the change are presented.
  • C. Each year until management changes back to the accounting principle formerly used.
  • D. Only if the change is to an accounting principle that is not generally accepted.
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️
Choice "b" is correct. When management does not provide reasonable justification that a change in accounting principle is preferable and it presents comparative
FS, the auditor should express a qualified opinion each year that the FS initially reflecting the change are presented.
Choices "a", "c", and "d" are incorrect, per the rule stated above.

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