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The expectation gap can be reduced by auditors performing their duties properly. Group of answer choices True False

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The expectation gap can be reduced by auditors performing their duties properly.

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The expectation gap refers to the difference between what the public and financial statement users believe auditors are responsible for and what auditors themselves believe their responsibilities are. While this gap can't be completely eliminated, it can be reduced by auditors performing their duties properly and communicating effectively about what their role is and what can be expected from an audit. Therefore, the statement is true.

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