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Which of the following would be issued if the auditor believes the financial statements are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)?

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A.Unqualified opinion
B.No opinion would be issued.
C.Adverse opinion
D.Qualified opinion
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To begin, consider the scenario described: the auditor believes the financial statements are presented in conformity with GAAP, and we need to evaluate the possible opinions. Option 1: 'Unqualified opinion' — This aligns with the auditor's belief that ......Login to view full explanation

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