which of the following statements is correct regarding the auditor rsquo s considera 634226

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the auditor’s consideration of the possibility of illegal acts by clients?

  1. The auditor has a responsibility to plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance that no illegal acts have been committed by clients.
  2. The auditor’s training, experience, and understanding of the client should be used to provide a basis for the determination as to whether illegal acts have occurred.
  3. If specific information concerning an illegal act comes to the auditor’s attention, the auditor should apply audit procedures specifically directed to ascertaining whether an illegal act has occurred.
  4. If an illegal act has occurred, the auditor should express a qualified opinion or an adverse opinion on the financial statements taken as a whole.