What is "inherent risk"?

A The risk that controls will fail

B The susceptibility of an assertion to material misstatement before considering controls

C The risk that the auditor gives the wrong opinion

D The risk of losing a client

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Inherent risk is the natural susceptibility to misstatement before the effect of internal controls.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is "inherent risk"?" is Option B: The susceptibility of an assertion to material misstatement before considering controls.

The other options — A) The risk that controls will fail, C) The risk that the auditor gives the wrong opinion, D) The risk of losing a client — are incorrect for this CPA Exam Prep question. As explained above: Inherent risk is the natural susceptibility to misstatement before the effect of internal controls.

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What is "inherent risk"?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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