Which of the following would an auditor most likely use in determining the auditor's overall materiality?
A. The results of the internal control questionnaire.
B. The entity's annualized interim (i.e., quarterly) financial statements.
C. The contents of the management representation letter.
D. The anticipated sample size for planned substantive procedures.
Answer: B
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