Accounting Multiple Choice Question – 2 December 2025

For each of the following statements, select whether they are true or false in respect of business risk:

A – Management is responsible for identifying and controlling business risks.
B – Business risk is of no relevance to the auditor. The auditor is only concerned with audit risk.

Select ONE answer:

1. Statement A – False, and Statement B – False
2. Statement A – True, and Statement B – False
3. Statement A – True, and Statement B – True
4. Statement A – False, and Statement B – True

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

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This multiple-choice question is suitable for Accounting KS5 classes.

The answer is 2

1. Not correct
2. Correct => Statement A is true – Management are responsible for identifying and controlling business risks although the auditor will assess business risk as part of the audit. Statement B is false – Business risk is of relevance to the auditor as business risks may impact on the financial statements.
3. Not correct
4. Not correct

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