Financial information is presented in a printed form that prescribes the wording of the independent auditor's report. The form is not acceptable to the auditor because the form calls for statements that are inconsistent with the auditor's responsibility. Under these circumstances, the auditor most likely would:

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Choice "B" is correct. An auditor should not sign a preprinted report form that includes statements that are inconsistent with the auditor's responsibility. Instead, the form should be revised or a separate, more accurate report should be attached. Choice "A" is incorrect. Provided the form can be revised or a separate report can be attached, there is no need to withdraw from the engagement. Choice "C" is incorrect. Qualified opinions relate to departures from GAAP and/or scope limitations, neither of which is the case here. Choice "D" is incorrect. Even if the use of the report is restricted, an auditor should never sign a report including statements that are inconsistent with the auditor's responsibility.

Financial Information Is Presented in a Printed Form That Prescribes