(A) When a company negotiates a ‘friendly’ takeover, it usually appoints a firm of accountants to carry out due diligence on the takeover target. ()
(B) In an attestation engagement, the accountant is required to report on the quality of work performed.. (X)
(C) In a review engagement, evidence is gathered mainly by means of computation and inspection.. (X)
(D) In an engagement to review financial statements, the amount of work required is the same as for an audit. (X)
Answers: When a company negotiates a ‘friendly’ takeover, it usually appoints a firm of accountants to carry out due diligence on the takeover target.