In determining the level of materiality for an audit, what should not be considered?

Correct answer: B. The auditor's remuneration

  • A. Prior year's errors
  • B. The auditor's remuneration
  • C. Adjusted interim financial statements
  • D. Prior year's financial statements

Explanation

Materiality is based on the likely effect of misstatements on users of the financial statements, using information such as prior errors and current financial statements. The auditor's remuneration is not a basis for setting materiality.

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