If an accountant submits compiled financial statements to a client that are reasonably expected to be used by a third party, which of the following is correct?
  A. No compilation report is required, but an engagement letter must indicate that the financial statements are to be used by a third party.
  B. Compilations are not allowable under such a circumstance.
  C. A compilation report is required.
  D. Notes describing the compilation must be included with the financial statements.
  Answer:C
  C is corrent because when third party reliance on the compiled financial statements is expected, a compilation report must be included.
  A is incorrect because a compilation report is required, and an engagement letter, while desirable is not required.
  B is incorrect because compilations are allowable.
  D is incorrect because no such notes describing a compilation are ever included in the financial statements. Also, notes may be relating to the financial statements may be omitted if their omission is so indicated in the compilation report.