An auditor is considered a 'watchdog and not a bloodhound'. This implies: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

An auditor is considered a 'watchdog and not a bloodhound'. This implies:
A. The auditor works only at night
B. The auditor must approach the work with reasonable care and skepticism, but not assuming everyone is dishonest
C. The auditor investigates only cash transactions
D. The auditor must be aggressive in finding fraud
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Coined in the Kingston Cotton Mill case, it means an auditor must exercise reasonable skill and care but isn't required to approach the audit with suspicion of fraud.

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