Abstract:The primary objective of the auditor engaged in the audit of financial statements is to provide a professional and independent opinion on whether the financial statements have been prepared by international accounting standards and relevant legislation. In this way, auditors provide credibility to financial statements. Unreliable financial statements can harm all stakeholders. To this end, professional associations have developed a set of ethical rules that protect the audit profession and ensure that auditors… Show more
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