The Function of Auditors as Gatekeepers Is To

The function of auditors as gatekeepers is to:

A) verify a company's financial statements so that investors' decisions are free from fraud and deception.
B) evaluate a company's financial prospects or creditworthiness, so that banks and investors can make informed decisions.
C) ensure that decisions and transactions conform to the law.
D) function as intermediaries between a company's stockholders and its executives.