Which of the Following Best Describes the Main Reason That

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main reason that independent auditors report on management's financial statements?

A) Management fraud may exist, and it is likely to be detected by independent auditors.
B) The management that prepares the statements and the persons who use the statements may have conflicting interests.
C) Misstated account balances may be corrected as the result of the independent audit work.
D) The management that prepares the statements may have a poorly designed system of internal control.