If an auditor is unable to gather enough information to express an opinion about the financial statements,the auditor would issue a(n):

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If the auditor is unable to gather enough information, they would issue a disclaimer of opinion, as they cannot express an opinion on the financial statements. Option A is incorrect because an unqualified opinion means that the auditor has gathered enough information and found the financial statements to be fairly presented. Option B is incorrect because a qualified opinion means that the financial statements are fairly presented except for a specific area, and option C is incorrect because an adverse opinion means that the financial statements are not fairly presented.

If an Auditor Is Unable to Gather Enough Information to Express