What reasons have been given by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for following a principles-based approach in setting accounting standards?

A. Lawmakers and standard setters cannot anticipate every situation.
B. Accountancy profession should be about exercising judgment and integrity.
C. The profession needs to attract people of high intellect.
D. All of the above

Ans: D. All of the above

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a. Dual-date the reissued report. b. Use the release date of the reissued report. c. Use the original report date on the reissued report. d. Use the current-period auditor's report date on the reissued report.

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