Question

Which statement is false? a. Characteristics that would make a misstatement material include: The relative size of the misstatement. b. A misstatement is an error, only intentional, that exists in a transaction or financial statement account balance. c. Characteristics that would make a misstatement material include: The misstatement would have been viewed by a reasonable investor to have significantly altered the total mix of information available. d. Characteristics that would make a misstatement material include: The misstatement makes it probable that the judgment of a reasonable person relying on the information would have been changed or influenced by the omission or misstatement.

Answer 1

Answer:

The false statement here is option D) Characteristics that would make a misstatement material include: The misstatement makes it probable that the judgment of a reasonable person relying on the information would have been changed or influenced by the omission or misstatement.

Explanation:

In the context of a financial audit, a material misstatement is untrue information in a financial statement that could affect the financial decisions of one who relies on the statement.

For instance, when management uses accelerated depreciation method for an asset which generates benefits evenly over its useful life.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct option is  "d." Characteristics that would make a misstatement material include: The misstatement makes it probable that the judgment of a reasonable person relying on the information would have been changed or influenced by the omission or misstatement.

Explanation:

A misstatement is a false or incorrect statement. So a material misstatement is a significant statement that is false or incorrect. In the context of a financial audit, a material misstatement is untrue information in a financial statement that could affect the financial decisions of one who relies on the statement.