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When the auditor, having obtained sufficient appropriate audit evidence, concludes that misstatements are BOTH material and pervasive to the financial statements, which opinion must be expressed?

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✅ Option B — Adverse Opinion

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  • AQualified Opinion
  • BAdverse Opinion ✓
  • CDisclaimer of Opinion
  • DUnmodified with Emphasis of Matter

Detailed Solution & Explanation

Correct Answer: Option **B** (Adverse Opinion) **Auditing Standard / Ethical Provision (SA 705 - Modifications to the Opinion):** Under SA 705, the auditor shall express an Adverse Opinion when the auditor concludes that misstatements, individually or in the aggregate, are both material and pervasive. Hence, Option B is the correct answer.

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