Reasonable assurance
Definition
The high but not absolute level of assurance that a statutory auditor seeks to obtain before expressing an opinion. Reasonable assurance acknowledges the inherent limitations of audit procedures and the risk that some material misstatements may not be detected.
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- ISA 240
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- Statutory audit
- An audit required by law or regulation, conducted by an independent external auditor, with the objective of expressing an opinion on whether...
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