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What Is a Qualified Opinion?

By Catherine Brock – Updated Dec 18, 2024 at 12:27PM

Key Points

  • Qualified opinions arise from non-pervasive GAAP departures or scope limitations.
  • A qualified opinion indicates limited reliability in a company's financial reporting.
  • Investors must assess impact of qualified opinions on investment decisions.
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