An audit report included an additional paragraph disclosing a difference of opinion between the auditor and the client.The auditor believed that an adjustment should be made to the financial statements.What should the opinion paragraph of the audit report express?
A)An unqualified opinion.
B)An "except for" opinion citing a departure from generally accepted accounting principles.
C)An "except for" opinion citing a scope limitation.
D)A disclaimer of opinion.

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The additional paragraph disclosing a difference of opinion between the auditor and the client indicates a scope limitation or departure from generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). As a result, the opinion paragraph of the audit report should express an "except for" opinion citing a departure from GAAP.

An Audit Report Included an Additional Paragraph Disclosing a Difference