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Under SA 230 'Audit Documentation', what is the minimum statutory retention period for audit documentation (working papers) from the date of the auditor's report?

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✅ Option A — 7 years

All Options:

  • A7 years ✓
  • B8 years
  • C10 years
  • D5 years

Detailed Solution & Explanation

Correct Answer: Option **A** (7 years) **Auditing Standard / Ethical Provision (SA 230 - Audit Documentation):** SQC 1 and SA 230 require firms to retain audit documentation for a period of at least 7 years from the date of the auditor's report (or group auditor's report). Hence, Option A is the correct answer.

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