Before using client data for audit data analytics the auditor needs to consider which of the following?
A)If the data obtained from the client is complete.
B)If the data is in a consistent format and whether it needs to be cleaned before it can be used.
C)Whether the data is relevant and reliable.
D)All these answer choices are correct.

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All three options are necessary considerations before using client data for audit data analytics. The data needs to be complete so that it is representative of the client's operations. The data needs to be in a consistent format and clean to enable efficient analysis. The data also needs to be relevant and reliable to support audit findings and conclusions. Therefore, all answer choices are correct.

Before Using Client Data for Audit Data Analytics the Auditor