Examination or Review Engagements

Free CPA AUD (Auditing & Attestation) lesson in Forming Conclusions and Reporting. 13 min read, ~1,905 words.

SSAE 19 governs attestation engagements: examinations, reviews, and agreed-upon procedures (AUP) on subject matter other than historical financial statements. Examination = highest level of attestation assurance; opinion in positive form ("In our opinion, the [subject matter] is in accordance with the [criteria]"). Review = limited assurance; conclusion in negative form...

What this lesson covers

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• Example 1
• Common Mistakes
• Key Takeaways
• Exam Shortcuts

Learning objectives

• IV.B1

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