How can the risk of incorrect rejection be best defined in the context of substantive testing?

Multiple choice question for Introduction to Auditing. Select an option, then review the explanation below.

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The auditor determines the account balance is free from material error when it actually contains a significant misstatement.The auditor concludes the account balance is materially misstated when, in reality, it is accurate.The auditor excludes a sample item that is considered material.None of the above.

Explanation

Incorrect rejection risk occurs when the auditor mistakenly believes that a material misstatement exists in the account balance, even though it is actually correct. This means option B accurately describes this risk, while the other options do not.

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