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An independent auditor's report contains an opinion as to whether the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, an entity’s financial position, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. An identification of the country of origin of those generally accepted accounting principles also is required (see section 508.08h).

The purpose of this section is to explain the meaning of "present fairly . . . in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles." [As amended, effective for reports issued or reissued on or after June 30, 2001 by Statement on Auditing Standards No. 93.]