Which of the following best describes auditors' responsibilities with respect to evaluating the going-concern status of the entity? Multiple Choice A. Auditors are required to consider evidence obtained during the audit that may provide information with respect to going-concern status and separately report on the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. B. Auditors are required to specifically gather evidence with respect to going-concern status and modify their report on the financial statements if substantial doubts exist. C. Auditors are required to consider evidence obtained during the audit that may provide information with respect to going-concern status and modify their report on the financial statements if substantial doubts exist. D. Auditors are required to specifically gather evidence with respect to going-concern status and separately report on the entity's ability to continue as a going concern.
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