Which statement is correct as to financial statement audit reports for public versus private companies?
A)There is a standard report for the audit of public company financial statements and a standard report for the audit of private company financial statements.
B)There is a standard report for the audit of public company financial statements but none for auditing private company financial statements.
C)There is a standard report for the audit of private company financial statements but none for auditing public company financial statements.
D)There is no distinction between standard reports for the audit of financial statements, regardless of whether the company is private or public.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) sets the standards for audit reports for public companies, which includes a standard report format. Private companies are not subject to the same regulations and do not have a standardized report format, although auditors may still use similar wording and formats. Therefore, statement A is correct.

Which Statement Is Correct as to Financial Statement Audit Reports