Question

A qualified opinion can be issued for which of the following?

I. When a limitation on the scope of the audit has occurred
II. When the auditor lacks independence
III. When generally accepted accounting principles have not been used
A) I and II
B) I and III
C) II and III
D) I, II and III

Answer 1

A qualified opinion can be issued for limitations on the scope of the audit and when generally accepted accounting principles have not been used. The correct answer is A) I and III.

Step-by-step explanation:

A qualified opinion is issued by an auditor when there are certain limitations or deviations from the standard audit procedures. It indicates that there are concerns or uncertainties with the financial statements, but they are not severe enough to warrant a disclaimer of opinion or an adverse opinion.

In this case, a qualified opinion can be issued for options I (When a limitation on the scope of the audit has occurred) and III (When generally accepted accounting principles have not been used). Option II (When the auditor lacks independence) would result in a more severe type of opinion, such as a disclaimer of opinion or an adverse opinion, as lack of independence is a serious violation of the auditor's ethical obligations. Therefore, the correct answer is A) I and III.