What would most appropriately describe the risk of incorrect rejection in terms of substantive testing?

Correct answer: B. The auditor concludes that the balance is materially misstated when in actual fact it not

  • A. The auditor concludes balance is materially correct when in actual fact it is not
  • B. The auditor concludes that the balance is materially misstated when in actual fact it not
  • C. The auditor has rejected an item for sample which was material
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Incorrect rejection occurs when the auditor rejects a population or balance as materially misstated even though it is actually materially correct. Incorrect acceptance is the opposite error described in option a.

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