Which of the following statements should not be included in an accountant’s standard report based on the compilation of an entity’s financial statements?
A. A statement that a compilation is limited to presenting, in the form of financial statements, information that is the representation of management.
B. A statement that the accountant has not audited or reviewed the financial statements.
C. A statement that the compilation was performed in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of CPAs.
D. A statement that the accountant does not express an opinion but expresses only limited assurance on the financial statements.
Answer:D
D is correct because a compilation report provides no assurance on the financial statements.