Which of the following statements is True concerning the allocation of preliminary materiality?
A)It is necessary to allocate preliminary materiality to financial statements as a whole rather than by segments.
B)Preliminary materiality should be allocated to income statement accounts only.
C)Preliminary materiality is required by the SEC.
D)The PCAOB term used when preliminary materiality is allocated to segments is tolerable misstatement.

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The PCAOB uses the term "tolerable misstatement" when referring to the allocation of preliminary materiality to segments or individual accounts within the financial statements.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Allocation