Audit Engagements

Free CPA AUD (Auditing & Attestation) lesson in Ethics, Professional Responsibilities and General Principles. 13 min read, ~1,958 words.

An audit's objective is an opinion on whether financial statements are fairly presented in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework. Audits provide reasonable assurance (high, not absolute), inherent limitations make absolute assurance impossible. AU-C 200 sets the overall objectives: obtain reasonable assurance, report on the statements, communicate as required...

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