Auditors should never issue a going-concern modification as it would be a self-fulfilling prophecy that the company will, indeed, go bankrupt. O a. True O b. False
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A going-concern modification is an auditor's opinion that indicates substantial doubt about a company's ability to continue as a going concern (i.e., to remain in business). Show more…
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