Which of the following services would be most likely to be structured as an attest engagement?

The four principles of the IIA Code of Ethics are:

a. confidentiality, competency, objectivity, and integrity
b. objectivity, independence, compliance, and due diligence
c. honesty, integrity, independence, and competency
d. integrity, confidentiality, independence, and compliance

Which of the following services would be considered an attest engagement?

An engagement to report on management's discussion and analysis (MD&A) would be considered an attest engagement, because the accountant is issuing an examination, review, or agreed-upon procedures report on another party's assertion.

Which of the following would best be described as an attest engagement?

Presentation and disclosure. Which of the following would best be described as an attest engagement? An engagement to implement an ERP system.

Which of the following is an example of an attestation engagement?

Examples of attestation engagements are: Reporting on financial projections made by a client. Reporting on pro forma financial information formulated by a client. Reporting on how well the internal controls in a client process function.

What is an attest service in audit?

In finance, an attestation service is a CPA's declaration that the numbers are accurate and reliable. As the service is completed by an independent party, it validates the financial information prepared by internal accountants.