An audit is ________. ANSWER Unselected a verification of a company's books and records pursuant to federal securities laws, state laws, and stock exchange rules that must be performed by an independent CPA Unselected an auditor's opinion that the financial statements do not fairly represent the company's financial position, results of operations, or change in cash flows in conformity with GAAPs Unselected a formal entrance into a contract between a client and an accountant Unselected an opinion of an auditor about how fairly the financial statements of the client company represent the company's financial position, results of operations, and change in cash flows