Which of the following is a limitation of a financial audit? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a limitation of a financial audit?
A. It detects all minor errors
B. It relies on test checking and sampling
C. It provides absolute assurance
D. It is completely objective with no use of judgment
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Audits provide reasonable (not absolute) assurance because they heavily rely on sampling and test checking, making it impossible to check every transaction.

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The 'International Accounting Standards Board' (IASB) issues:
A. IFRS
B. US GAAP
C. AS
D. Ind AS

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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A. Gross Profit / Sales
B. Operating Profit / Capital Employed
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D. Net Profit / Total Assets

Correct Answer: Option C


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B. SEBI
C. RBI
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Correct Answer: Option A


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