Intermediate Accounting (16th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1118743202
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-320-1

Chapter 24 - Full Disclosure in Financial Reporting - Review and Practice - Questions - Page 1446: 20

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An unqualified opinion affirms that an entity's financial statements are fairly presented in all material issues. The unqualified opinion affirms that generally accepted accounting principles have been complied with in determining an entity's financial positions and cash flows, among other financial results of operations. A qualified opinion is an opinion that has what is called "an exception to the standard opinion." The exception does not justify the wholesome invalidation of financial statements. Ordinary circumstances could contribute to an auditor's deviation from the normal unqualified opinion: limited scope, insufficient disclosures in the financial statement and failure of an entity to follow GAAP.

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An unqualified opinion affirms that an entity's financial statements are fairly presented in all material issues. The unqualified opinion affirms that generally accepted accounting principles have been complied with in determining an entity's financial positions and cash flows, among other financial results of operations. A qualified opinion is an opinion that has what is called "an exception to the standard opinion." The exception does not justify the wholesome invalidation of financial statements. Ordinary circumstances could contribute to an auditor's deviation from the normal unqualified opinion: limited scope, insufficient disclosures in the financial statement and failure of an entity to follow GAAP.
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