If the control environment is assessed to be weak, _______.
A)auditors may respond by altering the audit plan to include more audit procedures and expanding the scope of the audit to include more of the client's locations
B)auditors may respond by altering the audit plan to include less audit procedures and expanding the scope of the audit to include more of the client's locations
C)the auditor will likely consider withdrawing from the engagement
D)the auditor will likely be able to perform the audit at a lower cost

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When the control environment is assessed to be weak, auditors typically respond by increasing the extent of audit procedures and possibly expanding the scope of the audit to include more locations. This is to compensate for the higher risk of material misstatement due to the weak control environment.

If the Control Environment Is Assessed to Be Weak, _______