As an auditor prepares to begin an audit of an attestation client, which of the following should the auditor consider doing to prepare for the audit? The auditor should consider obtaining a better understanding of the client, and the industry in which the client operates. The auditor should consider obtaining written assurances from senior management pertaining to all higher risk areas of the audit. The auditor should consider which areas of the client the auditor is willing to express an opinion on, and which the audit firm will disclaim an opinion on. The auditor should consider examining similar industries to that which the client operates in, and comparing key metrics and ratios