The auditor must consider the effect of the controls on the likely misstatement of financial account balances and on the substantive testing that needs to be performed.

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The auditor assesses the effectiveness of a company's internal controls to determine the extent of substantive testing required. Effective controls may reduce the risk of misstatement, potentially allowing for less extensive substantive testing.

The Auditor Must Consider the Effect of the Controls on the Likely