Which statement is correct concerning a disclaimer of opinion and an adverse opinion? Group of answer choices A disclaimer of opinion indicates that the auditor has not been able to gather enough evidence to render an opinion on the financial statements, while an adverse opinion indicates that the financial statements are materially misstated. A disclaimer of opinion indicates that the financial statements are materially misstated, while an adverse opinion indicates that the auditor has not been able to gather enough evidence to render an opinion on the financial statements

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Which statement is correct concerning a disclaimer of opinion and an adverse opinion?
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A disclaimer of opinion indicates that the auditor has not been able to gather enough evidence to render an opinion on the financial statements, while an adverse opinion indicates that the financial statements are materially misstated.
A disclaimer of opinion indicates that the financial statements are materially misstated, while an adverse opinion indicates that the auditor has not been able to gather enough evidence to render an opinion on the financial statements
The opinions are generally equivalent, except an adverse opinion includes a going concern paragraph
Adverse opinions indicate that the financial statements are materially misstated, while a disclaimer indicates that the financial statements are "so wrong" that no opinion can be given
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