Which of the following factors is most likely to affect the extent of the documentation of the auditor's understanding of a client's system of internal controls?
A)The industry and the business and regulatory environments in which the client operates.
B)The degree to which information technology is used in the accounting function.
C)The relationship between management, the board of directors, and external stakeholders.
D)The degree to which the auditor intends to use internal audit personnel to perform substantive tests.

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The extent of documentation is likely to be influenced by the degree to which information technology is used in the accounting function, as it affects the complexity and nature of the internal controls that need to be understood and documented.

Which of the Following Factors Is Most Likely to Affect