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What this question is testing
Objective: Going Concern
Prompt focus: If substantial doubt exists about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern and management's disclosure is adequate, the auditor would most likely:
Why the correct answer works
Issue an unmodified opinion and include a separate going concern section
Correct. With adequate disclosure, the auditor issues an unmodified opinion plus a separate going concern section.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
When going concern doubt exists and the disclosure is adequate, the auditor may issue an unmodified opinion with a separate section addressing the substantial doubt about going concern.
Simple analogy
Think of going concern like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
- Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.